Hardship Grants

Last updated August 25, 2026

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

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	COVID-19 Financial Relief Grant for Veterans	International Brotherhood of Electrical	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	The Jenna’s Rainbow Moving Forward Grant	Children's Brain Tumor	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ADA Foundation Charitable Assistance Grants - Emergency Grants	American Dental Association (ADA) Foundation	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	BCF Safety Net Grant Program	Brookline Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	LIFE Center Fund Grant	The Oregon Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Young Artists Relief Fund	American Friends of the Paris Opera	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	Marshfield Area COVID-19 Relief Fund	Marshfield Area Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Deanna Zeitlow Crohn's Disease Assistance Fund	McPherson County Community Foundation	Rolling	$500 – $1K
Foundation	National Emergency Grants for Dancers (Rauschenberg Dancer Emergency Grant)	The Arts Council Inc	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	THRIVE Fund	Palmetto Goodwill	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ECHO Emergency Assistance Grant	Emergency Childrens Help Organization	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Compassion Grant Program (Families/Individuals)	Variety - the Childrens Charity Of	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	San Marcos COVID-19 Community Grants Program	Rancho Santa Fe Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	COVID-19 Recovery Fund	African American Chamber of Commerce	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Bobby Edd Penson Fund	Hope and a Future Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Student Emergency Assistance Fund	Santa Fe Community College Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Assistance Fund Grant	Will Rogers Motion Picture	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	KCMT Extreme Hardship Grant	Colorado Robotics Excelling At	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ADA Foundation Charitable Assistance Grants	American Dental Association (ADA) Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	PKD-Free Babies Funding Grant	Pkd Free Babies Alliance Ltd	Rolling	$3K – $9K
Foundation	Employee Crisis Assistance Program	Sanford Health Foundation West	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Craft Artists Emergency Relief Grant	Craft Emergency Relief Fund Inc	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	Annual Zdeno Chara Paralysis Grant	The Thomas E Smith Fight to Cure	Rolling	$25K
Foundation	Penny Jar Fund Grant	Berks County Community 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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