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.
Water Assistance and Plumbing Repair Program Purpose: Provide water repairs to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 by ensuring low-income households have access to water for washing and disinfecting…
Wayne County Cares Fund Overview: The Wayne County Cares Fund was established by the Foundation in April 2020 as a means for human service providers to request targeted assistance for the most…
Wayne County Cares Fund Overview: The Wayne County Cares Fund was established by the Foundation in April 2020 as a means for human service providers to request targeted assistance for the most…
WCCF: Wayne County Emergency Response Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wayne County Community Foundation Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary The Wayne County Emergency Response Fund, established in…
WCFA COVID Emergency Relief Fund Administrator: We Care for America Foundation (WCFA), nonprofit aid division of EANGUS Funder: USAA Foundation Purpose: Provide monetary grants to National Guard…
We Are Friends 2.0 Basic Essentials Emergency Relief Program Overview: Emergency relief program providing monthly grocery cards to music industry professionals facing financial hardship. Status:…
Weatherization Assistance Program Overview: Weatherization is a service to assist individuals in providing energy-efficient measures in their homes. Program Details - Services Provided: - Energy…
Weaving the Safety Net Application Status: No longer accepting applications for 2022-2024 funding process Geographic Scope: Heart of Indiana region Focus Areas: Helping families and individuals in…
Well-Being Fund Funder: Providence Student Union Geographic Scope: Providence, RI (public high school students) Purpose: The Well-Being Fund is designed to help connect students with emergency funds…
Wellbeing Fund Overview: A direct financial support fund providing cash stipends to Los Angeles homeless response sector workers to alleviate immediate financial needs and move toward living wage…
Wellfleet Shellfish Harvester Relief Fund Purpose: Assist Wellfleet shellfishermen and women and their families who are experiencing financial emergencies which deprive them of basic human needs.…
Wexford-Missaukee Counties Veterans’ Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cadillac Area Community Foundation Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary The Wexford-Missaukee Counties Veterans’ Grants,…
WF Emergency Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wichita Community Foundation Last Updated: September 26, 2025 Summary The WF Emergency Fund provides crucial immediate relief to nonprofit…
WFH Relief, Recovery, and Reimagining Grant Geographic Scope: Hawaii Funder: Women's Fund of Hawai'i Purpose: While mentioned in navigation menus, limited specific details are provided in the…
What’s Your Gap Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: BreatheStrong CF Last Updated: July 16, 2025 Summary The What’s Your Gap Grant, provided by BreatheStrong CF in partnership with the Closing the Gap…
Widows and Orphans Fund Funder: Santa Ana Police Officers Association (SAPOA) Overview: Support and relief fund for officers and their families of those killed or injured on duty, and to support…
Wildfire Disaster Relief Funder: CAR Foundation in conjunction with the Colorado Association of REALTORS® Background: The CAR Foundation was awarded a $100,000 grant by the National Association of…
Wildhorse Foundation: Rapid Response Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wildhorse Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary The Wildhorse Foundation offers a Rapid Response…
Wilhelmina Holder Student Assistance Emergency Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of New Jersey Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary Overview Note:…
Will County COVID-19 Response Fund Administrators: United Way of Will County and Community Foundation of Will County (partnership) Geographic Scope: Will County, Illinois and surrounding suburbs…