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.
Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Assistance Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Will Rogers Motion Picture Last Updated: November 29, 2025 Summary The Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Assistance…
William and Elizabeth Robinson Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Washington Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The William and Elizabeth Robinson…
William C. Becker Lawyers' Fund Overview: The William C. Becker Lawyers Fund of the Akron Bar Foundation provides financial assistance to lawyers and members of their immediate families who, because…
William F. Thiel Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Summary The William F. Thiel Grants, established by the Community Foundation…
Wilmington Strong Fund Funder: Partnership between West Side Grows Together, Wilmington Alliance, with support from Comenity Bank, Barclays US Consumer Bank, Mayor's Office of Economic Development,…
WindWalkers Scholarships Overview: Financial assistance program designed to remove cost barriers for participants who need equine-assisted therapy and learning services. Geographic Scope: Carbondale,…
Winneconne Area Community Foundation Competitive Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oshkosh Area Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: March 07, 2026 Summary The Winneconne Area…
Winter Crisis Program Status: Active annual program Geographic Scope: Darke, Greene, Montgomery, and Preble counties, Ohio Program Period: Runs through March 31 each year Focus Areas: - Emergency…
Winter Family Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Douglas County Community Foundation (Kansas) Last Updated: January 27, 2026 Summary The Winter Family Fund Grants aim to support at-risk and…
Winter Storm Recovery Fund in Davidson County Status: Activated in response to severe weather Geographic Scope: Davidson County, Tennessee (response to winter storm) Focus Areas: - Current needs:…
Winter Utilities Fund Funder: The Okra Project Geographic Scope: Not specified Focus Areas: Utility relief and assistance with winter heating costs Overview: During winter, The Okra Project offers…
Wisconsin Burn Survivor Scholarship Overview: Scholarships available exclusively for Wisconsin burn survivors who have participated in PFFWCF programming. Award Amount: $500.00 per semester…
WKCF: Urgent Needs Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Western Kansas Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $3,500 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The WKCF Urgent Needs Fund provides immediate…
WMU College of Education and Human Development: CEHD Student Resilience Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Western Michigan University Amount: Up to US $3,500 Last Updated: March 27, 2026 Summary The…
WMU Department of Sociology: Georgia E. Doles Walker Emergency Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Western Michigan University Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: July 23, 2025 Summary The Georgia E. Doles…
WNC Greatest Needs Fund Status: Active emergency assistance fund Geographic Scope: Western North Carolina Overview: A philanthropic fund providing emergency equipment, support to individuals, and…
WNDB: Emergency Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: We Need Diverse Books Amount: US $250 - US $1,000 Last Updated: March 26, 2026 Summary Overview Who We Are We Need Diverse Books is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit…
WNY Arts Emergency Relief Fund Program Status: Currently all funding has been distributed. Applications accepted on rolling basis if additional funding becomes available. Geographic Scope: Erie,…
Women and Children Combating Cancer Grant Geographic Scope: McPherson County, KS Eligibility: Any McPherson County woman or child Focus Areas: Medical assistance for cancer patients Funding Purpose:…
Women Helping Women Award Overview: Unique to Soroptimist International of Anacortes. Recognizes women working to overcome extreme social and economic problems. Eligibility: - Woman overcoming…