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.
The BGP Remembers Fund Funder: Bill Graham Memorial Foundation in partnership with Sweet Relief Musicians Fund Status: Currently active and accepting applications Purpose: To provide assistance to…
The Care Fund Organization: Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Status: Established January 2019; one-time emergency relief fund Purpose: Support individuals facing financial hardship due…
The Compassion Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Womens Foundation of New Jersey Last Updated: March 02, 2026 Summary The Compassion Fund Grants, provided by the Womens Foundation of New Jersey,…
The Creative Economy Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Entertainment Community Fund Last Updated: December 06, 2025 Summary The Creative Economy Fund offers vital support to digital creators and…
The Deanna Zeitlow Crohn's Disease Assistance Fund Geographic Scope: McPherson County, KS Eligibility: Individuals diagnosed with Crohn's Disease Award Amount: Between $500-$1,000 annually per…
The Emergency Fund Mission: To provide financial support to employees of affiliated senior healthcare organizations who face emergency financial hardship. Geographic Scope - Employees of affiliated…
The General Fund Funder: The Principle Foundation (Overland Park, KS) Mission: Supports individuals in their practice and demonstration of Christian Science, offering one-time grants to those with…
The Ginny Fund Overview: The Ginny Fund provides one-time emergency grants to survivors of sex trafficking, addressing urgent financial needs that threaten their immediate safety and stability. By…
The Good Samaritan Fund Status: Active Overview: A benevolent fund that provides financial support to community residents who have exhausted the means to pay in full for their care. Geographic Scope:…
The Good Samaritan Fund Overview: A benevolent fund that provides financial support to community residents who have exhausted the means to pay in full for their care. Focus: This is a priority and…
The Heart of Jtown Resiliency Fund Status: Past funding cycle (final deadline was August 2nd, year not specified but context suggests 2020 COVID relief program) Geographic Scope: San Francisco…
The Higher Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Higher Foundation, Inc Amount: US $500 Last Updated: October 20, 2025 Summary The Higher Foundation Grant provides essential, need-based…
The Jane Lloyd Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: November 11, 2025 Summary The Jane Lloyd Fund, established by the Berkshire…
The Jenna's Rainbow Moving Forward Grant Overview: Jenna's Rainbow offers grants to help adult brain or spinal cord tumor survivors who are moving into a new chapter of their life. The goal is to…
The Jenna’s Rainbow Moving Forward Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Childrens Brain Tumor Foundation Inc. Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary The Jenna’s Rainbow Moving Forward Grant, offered by the…
The Kessler Emergency Assistance Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: NEBRASKA PRESBYTERIAN FOUNDATION OF THE SYNOD OF LAKES AND PRAIRIES Last Updated: March 20, 2026 Summary The Kessler Emergency…
The Liberation Award Award Amount: $1,000 Purpose: Supporting youth who are excelling while experiencing life as an emancipated minor or living independently without traditional engagement or family…
The Meaghan Michelle Hicks Fund for Unmet Needs Organization: Team PHenomenal Hope Focus: Financial assistance for pulmonary hypertension (PH) patients with unmet needs Geographic Scope: United…
The Mission Fund Funder: Elmhurst District 205 Foundation for Educational Excellence Geographic Scope: Elmhurst Public Schools, District 205 (IL, US) Launch Date: Created at the beginning of 2022…
The Montague Myers Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kalamazoo Community Foundation Amount: More than US $1,000 Last Updated: February 23, 2026 Summary The Montague Myers Scholarship,…