Hardship Grants

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.

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FREEPORT COMMUNITY SERVICES · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Summer Camp Scholarships Organization: Freeport Community Services Geographic Scope: Freeport and Pownal, Maine Focus Areas: Youth summer camp and program opportunities Eligibility: - Children from…

Up to $500 (regulated utilities); Up to $800 (unregulated utilities); Up to $1,500 (AC repairs)
MIAMI VALLEY COMMUNITY ACTION · September 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Summer Crisis Program Status: Active annual program Geographic Scope: Darke, Greene, Montgomery, and Preble counties, Ohio Program Period: July 1 - September 30 each year Focus Areas: - Emergency…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SERVING WESTERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Summer Grant Cycle- Earl D. and Carrie Leigh Doran Fund Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia Last Updated: April 18, 2025 Summary The Earl D. and Carrie Leigh Doran…

SUNSTATE EQUIPMENT FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Sunstate Equipment Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sunstate Equipment Foundation Last Updated: September 22, 2025 Summary The Sunstate Equipment Foundation Grants support local charities…

RESPITE CARE ASSOCIATION OF WISCONSIN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Supplemental Respite Grant Program (SRGP) Overview: Supports family caregivers by funding supplemental respite services. Geographic Scope: Wisconsin Allowable Expenses: - Qualified home modifications…

$20,000 - $60,000
LUBBOCK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Support Lubbock Fund Program Status: Announced April 22, 2020; funding deployed by mid-May 2020. APPEARS CLOSED/EXPIRED Partners: Lubbock Economic Development Alliance (LEDA), Market Lubbock, Inc.,…

Up to $300,000+ per line of duty death
THE 100 CLUB INC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Survivors Fund Overview: The 100 Club's Survivors Fund provides immediate and ongoing financial assistance to families of local heroes killed in the line of duty. Geographic Scope: Local (Houston, TX…

BERKS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Susan E. Kraus/Robert W. Gill Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Berks County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: November 14, 2025 Summary The Susan E. Kraus/Robert W. Gill…

SILICON VALLEY CREATES · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

SVCREATES Arts Relief & Recovery Fund Status: Completed Geographic Scope: Silicon Valley (Santa Clara County and surrounding areas) Background: The COVID-19 pandemic devastated the nonprofit arts…

Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Disabled Veterans National Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Tailored for Troops Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Disabled Veterans National Foundation Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary The Tailored for…

TAURUS WORLD STUNT AWARDS (USA) FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Taurus™ World Stunt Awards Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Taurus World Stunt Awards (USA) Foundation Last Updated: March 10, 2026 Summary Overview Taurus World Stunt Awards Foundation The Taurus World…

MONMOUTH COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Teaching Artist Relief Grants Overview: Relief grants funded by the New Jersey Arts & Culture Renewal Fund (NJACRF) of the Princeton Area Community Foundation, administered by Monmouth Arts as…

Pacific Bells Employee Hardship · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Team Member Assistance Fund (TMAF) Funder: Pacific Bells and World Wide Wings Employee Assistance Fund (501(c)(3)) Geographic Scope: Washington State, US (employees of Anchor Point and affiliated…

WINGSTOP CHARITIES · Rolling / Open Foundation

Team Member Assistance Program Overview: A charitable program offered by Wingstop Charities to provide assistance to team members. Status: Active program Note: Limited information available on…

The American Legion · Rolling / Open Foundation

Temporary Financial Assistance (TFA) Geographic Scope: United States Overview: Since 1925, The American Legion's Temporary Financial Assistance program has provided cash grants to support minor…

THE FOUNDATION FOR ENHANCING COMMUNITIES · Rolling / Open Foundation

TFEC Student Emergency Assistance Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Foundation for Enhancing Communities Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: November 19, 2025 Summary The TFEC Student Emergency…

ADOLPH AND ESTHER GOTTLIEB FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Emergency Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Foundation Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: November 11, 2025 Summary The Adolph and Esther…

Replenished to $1,000 beginning balance each school year per school
THE LION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

The Besch Fund - Student Life Funds Funder: The Lion Foundation (Camp Hill, PA) Geographic Scope: Camp Hill School District Purpose: Provides funds to help meet needs of deserving students by…

Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly can I get emergency grant funding?
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.
What types of emergencies qualify for hardship grants?
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.
Where should I start looking for emergency assistance?
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.

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