Last updated June 12, 2026
There are currently 1,170 active hardship grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
Blugold Emergency Support Fund Overview: Provides immediate financial support to UW-Eau Claire students, faculty, and staff in crisis or with urgent financial needs. Geographic Scope: UW-Eau Claire…
Bob Ortblad Foundation Help$ Grants Purpose: Adult Patient Financial Assistance for sarcoma patients Overview Through the Northwest Sarcoma Foundation financial assistance programs, funds are…
Bob's Cares Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bob's Discount Furniture Charitable Foundation Last Updated: November 06, 2025 Summary Bob's Discount Furniture Charitable Foundation supports non-profit…
Bobby Edd Penson Fund Focus: Emergency financial assistance for youth aging out of foster care Geographic Scope: Arizona Purpose: Designed as a safety net for youth who have aged out of foster care…
Bollinger Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Bollinger Foundation Amount: Up to US $8,000 Last Updated: January 25, 2026 Summary The Bollinger Foundation Grant aims to empower children who…
Boston Dance Alliance Dance Relief Fund Funder: Boston Dance Alliance Status: One-time emergency fund (launched April 1, 2020) Background: Launched during the COVID-19 pandemic to support dancers,…
Bradshaw Benevolence Grant Funder: Suffolk Foundation Geographic Scope: Suffolk and Western Tidewater, Virginia Status: Active grant program Program Overview A benevolence-focused grant program…
Brammer Family Fund Overview: The Brammer Family Fund was established to provide financial assistance to Grand County residents and their families who are affected by cancer. Geographic Scope: Grand…
Breast Cancer Journey Assistance Fund Funder: The Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation (ASERF) in partnership with BRAVE Coalition Award Amount: $250 - $500 Geographic Scope: United…
Breast Health Fund Funder: Superior Health Foundation (in partnership with Marquette County Health Department; grant support from M.E. Davenport Foundation) Geographic Scope: Upper Peninsula of…
Bridge Fund Emergency Grant Programs Status: Announced (referenced as recent announcement as of early 2026) Funder: Public Media Company / Bridge Fund Purpose: Emergency funding for public media…
Bridge Grant Program Status: Active (established 2020) Geographic Scope: United States Focus Areas: Emergency financial assistance for individuals experiencing unexpected financial hardship Overview:…
Bridge Program Program Type: Financial assistance award initiative Purpose: Support individuals starting their careers in the wine industry who face financial challenges during the early stages of…
Bridge to the Future Scholarship Overview: The Bridge to the Future Scholarship empowers students who have benefited from Tanager's services to pursue their educational dreams. Whether attending…
Bringing Back Businesses Basalt Fund Overview: COVID-19 relief fund providing restaurant and small business support in the Town of Basalt. Funded by local donors to help businesses mitigate economic…
Brynne Smith Scholarship Fund Organization: Camp Tamarack Geographic Scope: Central Oregon Overview: Camp Tamarack offers need-based scholarships through the Brynne Smith Scholarship Fund to help…
Build HOPE Overview: Build HOPE is a program launched in January 2022 by Maine Equal Justice to provide financial assistance to low-income parents pursuing higher education or training. Purpose: The…
Bulk Fuel Assistance Grant Program Type: Heating Fuel Assistance Grant (Non-BGE) Funder: Fuel Fund of Maryland Inc Geographic Scope: Can assist households outside the BGE service territory Focus…
Butler County St. Vincent de Paul Council Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hamilton Community Foundation (Ohio) Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 01, 2026 Summary The Butler County St.…
C12 Scholarship Fund Funder: GiveSendGo Charities in partnership with C12 Geographic Scope: United States (C12 members) Focus Area: Membership scholarships for faith-driven business leaders Mission:…
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.
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.
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.