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.
Cash for Violence Reduction Geographic Scope: New Haven, Hartford, Connecticut Overview: 4-CT partners with hospital-based violence intervention programs and community-based organizations to provide…
Casting Society Cares Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Entertainment Community Fund Last Updated: September 04, 2025 Summary Casting Society Cares offers Emergency Financial Assistance to performing arts…
Catch Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: USA Football Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary The CATCH Grant, offered by USA Football, provides essential support to organizations facing critical challenges…
Catholic Services Appeal (CSA) / Aim Higher Scholarship Award Amount: $1,000 student-based scholarship Program Description: The CSA/Aim Higher Scholarship is a $1,000 student-based scholarship…
CCAC Scholarship Program Overview: CCAC's scholarship program was designed to give everyone the opportunity to take classes at CCAC. Scholarships are offered each session, with funding based on…
CCH Mutual Aid Fund Funder: Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness Status: Launched May 2020 (emergency/pandemic response fund) Geographic Scope: Illinois Award Amount: Up to $500 per grant Purpose:…
CCKA Child Care Scholarship Program Organization: Crawford County Kids Association (IL, US) Purpose: Designed to help families struggling with child care costs who don't qualify for Illinois' CCAP…
CCMA Scholarships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cooperative Development Foundation Last Updated: March 05, 2026 Summary The CCMA Scholarships, offered by the Cooperative Development Foundation,…
CDBG Mobile Home Repair Overview: Provides zero interest, forgivable loans to eligible mobile home owners for essential repairs. Geographic Scope: Bowling Green, OH (property must be within city…
CEC Hardship Grant Funder: Central Electric Cooperative Inc (PA, US) Geographic Scope: CEC service territory in Western Pennsylvania (Allegheny, Armstrong, Butler, Clarion, Forest, Mercer, and…
Cell Phones For Soldiers Mobile Overview: Free smartphone and one year of unlimited talk, text, and data service for eligible veterans. Status: Active program Geographic Scope: United States (AT&T…
Central Kentucky Cares Fund Overview: Disaster relief fund activated by Central Kentucky Community Foundation in response to community crises (COVID-19 pandemic). The fund provides opportunity for…
CFDRR: Agency Emergency Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation Of The Dan River Region Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The CFDRR Agency Emergency…
CFGFW: Emergency Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of Greater Fort Wayne Inc Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The CFGFW Emergency Grant Program…
CFMC: Save-the-Day Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Mendocino County Inc. Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The CFMC Save-the-Day Grant…
Overview _NOTE: There are no deadlines for emergency grants, and requests can be made at any time. All effort will be made to provide a funding decision within two weeks of application submission._…
CFSI: Emergency Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Southern Indiana Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary The CFSI Emergency Grants program, managed by the Community Foundation…
Overview Social Services Funding Priorities At CFT, we believe that a thriving community is one in which all people feel cared for, invested in, nourished and valued, and have an equitable…
CFTV: Community Emergency Response Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Jackson Hole Last Updated: August 14, 2025 Summary The Community Emergency Response Fund, managed by…
Charitable Grants Overview: Charitable grants are awarded quarterly to individuals suffering from spinal cord injuries or spinal cord-related disorders to help them live more independent and…