Hardship Grants

Last updated August 25, 2026

There are currently 1,164 active hardship grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Hodge Senior Citizens Assistance Fund	Community Foundation of the Virgin	Rolling	Varies
State	Electric Universal Service Program ("EUSP")	Maryland Public Service Commission	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Home Stabilization Program	Columbus Urban League	Rolling	Varies
State	Senior Assisted Living Subsidy Program (SALS)	Maryland Department of Aging	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Dupuytren’s Disease Fund Grant	Healthwell Foundation	Rolling	Up to $4K
Foundation	The Good Samaritan Fund	Morningstar Senior Living Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Together in Teal Patient Need Fund	St Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Removing Barriers Program	San Leandro Education Foundation	Rolling	Varies
State	Crime Victim Compensation Program	Ohio AG Crime Victims	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	BELN Scholarship	Bitterroot Early Learning Network	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Emergency Grants	The Merchants Fund of Philadelphia	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Emergency/Contingency Grants	The Junior League of Houston Inc	Rolling	Varies
State	Temporary Cash Assistance	Maryland Department of Human Services	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis Fund Grant	Healthwell Foundation	Rolling	Up to $8K
Foundation	Caring for Students Fund	Nebraska Methodist Hospital Foundation	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Progress, Accomplishment, Thriving, Hope (PATH) Scholarship Grant	Ellucian Foundation	Rolling	$2K – $25K
Foundation	Scare Away Cancer Financial Assistance Program	Scawca Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Brynne Smith Scholarship Fund	Camp Tamarack	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CCH Mutual Aid Fund	Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	SIOP Caregiver Support Grant	Society for Industrial And	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Special Angels Foundation Grant	Special Angels Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Nyah's Angels Fund (Funeral Assistance for Stillborn Loss)	Whitley County Community	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Cushing's Disease or Cushing's Syndrome Fund Grant	Healthwell Foundation	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Staff Support - Employee Appreciation Fund and Emergency Assistance	Columbia Vantage Point Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies

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About hardship grants

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly can I get emergency grant funding?

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.

What types of emergencies qualify for hardship grants?

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.

Where should I start looking for emergency assistance?

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.

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