Last updated June 13, 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.
C3F: Urgent Needs Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Charlevoix County Community Foundation Last Updated: December 05, 2025 Summary The C3F Urgent Needs Fund, established by the Charlevoix County…
California Peace Officers' Memorial Foundation Scholarship Program Purpose: Assist survivors of California peace officers killed in the line of duty by offering educational scholarships to help them…
Camas Parks & Recreation: Youth & Senior Scholarships + Free Summer Pop-Up Classes Overview: A program providing financial assistance and free recreational opportunities to low- and moderate-income…
Camp Fire National Friendship Fund Program Type: Financial and community resource assistance program Purpose Fills in funding gaps throughout the national Camp Fire network, extends existing…
Camp Midicha First Time Camper Grant Funder: Diabetes Solutions (MI, US) Purpose: Assist first-time campers who do not have the financial resources to attend Camp Midicha overnight camp. Geographic…
Camp Scholarships Funder: Baltimore Yearly Meeting Overview: Camp scholarships are available for campers from Baltimore Yearly Meeting. The aid is dispersed on the basis of declared need. Eligibility…
Camp Scholarships Organization: American Federation of Police & Concerned Citizens (AFP&CC), a program of the United States Law Enforcement Foundation, Inc. Geographic Scope: Nationwide (United…
Campership Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Colburn-Keenan Foundation Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: April 04, 2026 Summary The Campership Grant, offered by the Colburn-Keenan Foundation, aims to…
Cancer Care Fund Geographic Scope: UPMC Passavant Hospital and community (North Hills Pittsburgh, PA area) Overview: Launched in 2014, Passavant Hospital Foundation's Cancer Care Fund helps…
Cancer-Related Behavioral Health Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Healthwell Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: February 07, 2026 Summary The Cancer-Related Behavioral Health Fund,…
Cape Cod Resilience Fund Status: One-time emergency relief program (created during COVID-19 pandemic) Geographic Scope: Cape Cod, Massachusetts Focus Areas: Direct grants to small business owners to…
CAPTRUST Crisis Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: CAPTRUST Community Foundation Inc Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary The CAPTRUST Community Foundation provides Crisis Grants to support nonprofit…
Care & Relief Partnerships Grant Funder: GiveSendGo Charities Geographic Scope: United States (focuses on crises receiving national news coverage) Focus Areas: - Disaster relief - Crisis situations…
Care and Compassion Fund Purpose: Provide financial assistance to meet immediate and essential needs of residents (and others) in the event of an emergency/crisis situation. Geographic Scope:…
Care Packages Program Purpose: Support In a Box - Provide love and support to sarcoma patients and survivors Eligibility - Residency/Treatment: Must reside and/or be in treatment within the Pacific…
Caregiver Respite Grant Program Overview: Provides financial support for family caregivers for up to 5 days of respite care within 30 days of application approval. Geographic Scope: Wisconsin Key…
Caring for Students Fund Funder: Nebraska Methodist Hospital Foundation Geographic Scope: Nebraska (US), primarily serving Omaha area Focus Area: Education - emergency financial assistance for…
Carl Frazier Fund for Economic Relief Overview: The Carl Frazier Fund provides confidential financial assistance to individuals and families facing financial hardship or unforeseen crises. Geographic…
Carolyn Kemmeries Student Grants Overview: In recognition of the tremendous contributions from former UHS Principal, Carolyn Kemmeries, the UHS Foundation and Alumni Association seeks to support UHS…
Cash for Health Equity Geographic Scope: Bridgeport, New Haven, Connecticut Overview: 4-CT partners with healthcare providers to distribute cash assistance to promote positive health outcomes for…
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.