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.
Urgent Needs Grants Program Overview: Emergency funding for agencies facing urgent/emergency situations. Geographic Scope: Knox and Waldo counties, Maine Eligibility: - 501(c)(3) nonprofits and…
Urgent Response Grants Award Amount: Up to $5,000 Geographic Scope: New England region (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Vermont) Focus Areas: Help grassroots,…
UW Credit Union Fund for Racial Equity Funder: UW Credit Union Launch Date: February 17, 2020 Partnership: United Way of Dane County and United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Geographic…
UWMB United Response Fund Grant Funder: United Way of Massachusetts Bay Inc Purpose: Provides funding to community-based organizations for Family Emergency Financial Assistance (FEFA) and flexible…
Overview Emergency Funding to Support Rhode Island Nonprofits Responding to Critical Community Needs As federal uncertainty grows and puts vital services at risk, United Way of Rhode Island is…
VC Puma Emergency Relief Fund Overview: Emergency relief fund for Valencia College students facing financial hardship. Geographic Scope: Valencia College students Contact Information: - Phone:…
Overview About the VT COVID-19 Response Fund The Community Foundation established its VT COVID-19 Response Fund in March 2020 to encourage collective, coordinated grantmaking efforts that can quickly…
VCF: Special and Urgent Needs Grant (SUN) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Vermont Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Summary The VCF Special and Urgent Needs Grant…
Ventura County Storm Fund Overview: Emergency relief fund established to provide immediate financial assistance to low-income families and seniors affected by devastating flooding in Ventura County.…
Vet Bill Program Overview: Bella's Voice offers financial assistance to individuals and families whose pets are in urgent or sudden need of serious medical help, covering or offsetting the costs of…
Veteran's Support Fund Availability: Ongoing support for veterans Purpose Provide resources and support for people who have served in the Armed Forces. Eligibility - Veterans - Anyone who has served…
Veterans Assistance Program Overview: A 'last chance' assistance program for veterans experiencing hardship, founded in the spirit of Veterans Helping Veterans. Geographic Scope Eligible States:…
Veterinary Student Emergency Grants Purpose: Provides emergency financial assistance to veterinary students facing significant unforeseen financial hardship due to medical crises, illness, or other…
Virginia 30 Day Fund Overview: A nonprofit organization providing forgivable loans to small businesses in Virginia affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Background: Founded in April 2020 by Pete Snyder…
Virginia Natural Gas Charitable Giving: Bill Payment Assistance Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Virginia Natural Gas Last Updated: July 17, 2025 Summary Virginia Natural Gas offers a Charitable Giving…
Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Healthwell Foundation Amount: Up to US $8,000 Last Updated: August 13, 2025 Summary The Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia Fund provides…
Walton County Christmas Assistance Program Funder: Faith in Serving Humanity (FISH) Geographic Scope: Walton County, Georgia Focus Areas: Holiday assistance for families in challenging circumstances;…
Warm Homes, Warm Hearts Funder: Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation (BEMC) Program Status: Active ongoing utility assistance program Geographic Scope: Brunswick and Columbus counties, North…
Warren Lupel Lawyers Care Fund Overview: Provides financial aid and subsistence grants to attorneys and their families facing personal or professional difficulties. Eligibility: - Licensed attorneys…
Washington COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund Funder: Legal Foundation of Washington (in partnership with state and community organizations) Status: Closed (applications no longer accepted) Geographic…