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	Woodard Fix-It Fund	The Lyme Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Sunstate Equipment Foundation Grants	Sunstate Equipment Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SVCREATES Arts Relief & Recovery Fund	Silicon Valley Creates	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Stella's Fund - Training Grants	One Tail at a Time Nfp	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Other Grants- Sgt. David J. Smith Veterans Relief Fund	The Community Foundation of Frederick	Rolling	$500 – $2K
Foundation	COVID-19 Emergency Grants	United Way of South Mississippi	Rolling	$65K
Foundation	Children's Outreach	Masonic Home of Missouri	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Sudden & Urgent Need (SUN) Grant	Nextfifty Initiative	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Student Emergency Fund	Educational Foundation Of	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Making Cents Fund	Northwest Ct Community Foundation Trust	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	EWVCF Human Welfare Grant	Eastern West Virginia Community	Rolling	$1K – $2K
Foundation	Assistance 1st Program	Employee Assistance Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Sophia Support Assistance	Sophia's Fund Inc	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Kathi Joy Wiley Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation for SW Washington	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	FCH: Responsive Grant Program: Rapid Response Grant	Foundation for Community Health Inc	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	MERF (Montrose Emergency Relief Fund)	Montrose Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	UW Credit Union Fund for Racial Equity	University of Wisconsin Credit Union	Rolling	From $250K
Foundation	S.O.S. - Emergency Funds (Support Our Students)	Children's Well-being League	Rolling	$30K
Foundation	Clayton Dabney for Kids with Cancer - Family Assistance Program	Clayton Dabney for Kids with Cancer	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Rapid Response Grant Program	Foundation for Community Health Inc	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	Dean Farmer Student Emergency Fund	New Mexico Highlands University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ECF Resilience Grant	Evanston Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Elmo M. Royce Camperships	Community Foundation of Elmira-corning	Rolling	Varies
State	Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) - Block Grant	Department of Health and Human Services	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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