Last updated June 12, 2026
There are currently 1,170 active hardship grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
Hardship and emergency grants provide immediate financial relief during crises — job loss, medical emergencies, natural disasters, and other unexpected setbacks. Government programs, community foundations, and organizations like the Salvation Army and Modest Needs offer grants to help individuals and families stabilize during difficult times.
Begin Again Foundation Amputee Fund Overview: For individuals whose lives have been forever changed by sepsis, recovery can include life-altering challenges—including the loss of a limb. Through the…
Begin Again Foundation Case Management Program Overview: The Begin Again Foundation Case Management program works with survivors of Sepsis, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) and Toxic Shock…
Begin Again Foundation Financial Aid Fund Overview: In partnership with Patient Advocate Foundation, the Begin Again Foundation Financial Aid Fund works to support eligible patients who have an Acute…
Begin Again Foundation Fund Overview: Formerly known as Butterfly Blessings, this program helps families of children admitted to the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters (CHKD) who demonstrate…
Begin Again Foundation Pediatric Fund Overview: The Begin Again Pediatric Fund provides financial support to children and families facing the overwhelming challenges of sepsis, acute respiratory…
Belmont Cragin Equity Fund Status: Program ran from July 2021 - July 2022 (appears to be completed) Overview: Modeled after national and global Universal Basic Income programs, the Belmont Cragin…
BELN Scholarship Overview: The BELN Scholarship was created to fill gaps that state funding does not fully cover, helping families already enrolled in BELN programs access wraparound support and stay…
Belvedere Animal Welfare Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary The Belvedere Animal Welfare Fund Grant,…
Ben & Adith Miller Patient Care Fund Financial Assistance Program Overview: Free or discounted care for those who cannot afford to pay for their Winona Health medical bills. Background - Established:…
BENI Business Covid Relief Grant Status: Closed (was available early January 2021) Geographic Scope: Belair-Edison Main Street corridor, Baltimore, MD Funder: Belair-Edison Neighborhoods, Inc. (BENI)…
Berrada Tenants Program - Short-Term Rent Assistance Funder: Berrada Properties Settlement Program, administered by Community Advocates Geographic Scope: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Berrada Properties…
Better Together: Crisis Assistance for DCMH Employees Overview: A financial assistance program designed to support Delta County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) employees experiencing unexpected financial…
BFOA Emergency Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Broadcasters Foundation of America Last Updated: March 01, 2026 Summary The Broadcasters Foundation of America Emergency Grant provides vital financial…
BFOA Monthly Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Broadcasters Foundation of America Last Updated: October 22, 2025 Summary The Broadcasters Foundation of America Monthly Grant provides essential financial…
Birdies4Brains Grant Program Organization: Birdies4Brains MN, Inc. (501(c)(3) Non-Profit) Geographic Scope: Minnesota Focus Areas: Financial assistance for brain injury survivors experiencing…
BK Emergency Fund Overview: The Foundation's internal emergency grant program providing immediate financial assistance to Burger King employees experiencing unexpected hardship. Status: Active and…
Blandin Employees for Life Fund Availability: Applications accepted year-round Purpose The Blandin Employees for Life Team has established a local cancer fund at the Grand Rapids Area Community…
Blepharitis Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Healthwell Foundation Amount: Up to US $3,500 Last Updated: February 07, 2026 Summary The Blepharitis Fund, managed by the HealthWell Foundation, aims to…
Blue Horizon Health Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $750 Last Updated: July 28, 2025 Summary The Blue Horizon Health Fund, managed by the…
Bluegrass Bartenders Fund Overview: A hardship relief initiative designed to provide immediate, tangible assistance to spirit industry professionals employed at locally owned independent businesses…
Emergency assistance timelines vary. Government programs like TANF and LIHEAP may take 1-4 weeks. Organizations like the Salvation Army and Catholic Charities can sometimes provide same-week help. Modest Needs processes applications within 2-4 weeks. Employer emergency funds and GoFundMe-style platforms can be faster. Always apply to multiple sources simultaneously.
Common qualifying situations include job loss, medical emergencies, domestic violence, natural disasters, house fires, sudden disability, and death of a family breadwinner. Each program defines eligibility differently. FEMA covers declared disasters, while organizations like Modest Needs help with temporary financial crises that could become permanent without intervention.
Contact 211 (call or text) for your local area's emergency assistance programs. Your state's Department of Social Services handles TANF and emergency aid. Local community action agencies coordinate multiple assistance programs. Churches, Salvation Army, Catholic Charities, and St. Vincent de Paul societies offer direct emergency help.