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.
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…
Charitable Organization Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mayer Foundation Amount: Approximately US $2,000 Last Updated: August 27, 2025 Summary The Mayer Foundation, a New York nonprofit established in…
Charity Fund Assistance - Individual Grants Funder: Used Car Dealers of Colorado Charity Fund (UCDDF) Geographic Scope: Colorado Overview: The CIADA Charity Fund provides direct assistance to…
Charity or Community Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Novo Nordisk USA Last Updated: December 11, 2025 Summary Novo Nordisk USA offers financial support for initiatives that benefit patients and…
Charlie's Fund for Children Purpose: To invest in a child's success by providing assistance to children in need who reside in South Madison County. Background: Created from the estate of Charlie…
Child Passenger Safety Education and Assistance Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Massachusetts Office of Grants and Research (OGR) Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: July 16, 2025 Summary The…
Childcare Grant Status: Short-term emergency childcare grant program (Effective 8/17/2020 – 12/19/2020) Award Amount: $200 per week Geographic Scope: Kaiser Permanente Colorado facilities Focus Area:…
Children's Outreach Overview: Provides financial assistance to the legal dependents of Missouri Master Masons or Missouri female members of the Order of the Eastern Star. This program alleviates the…
Christopher Emmet Hallowell Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Adirondack Foundation Amount: US $2,000 - US $3,500 Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary The Christopher Emmet Hallowell Fund Grant…
Christopher Gargiulo Employee Emergency Fund Overview: Established in honor of Christopher Gargiulo, a former cancer patient, this fund provides emergency financial assistance to Salem Health staff…
CHRISTUS Health Associate Relief Fund Purpose: Provides financial assistance to CHRISTUS Health Associates who are experiencing personal short-term financial hardship due to a tragedy, disaster, or…
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Healthwell Foundation Amount: Up to US $8,000 Last Updated: February 07, 2026 Summary The Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Fund, managed by…
City of Chicago Survivor Cash Assistance Funder: The Network: Advocating Against Domestic Violence (funded by City of Chicago Department of Family & Support Services) Overview: Cash assistance…
Clara Abbott Disaster Assistance Funder: The Clara Abbott Foundation Geographic Scope: United States, Puerto Rico, and international locations where Abbott operates Focus Areas: Emergency financial…
Clara Abbott Financial Assistance Grants Funder: The Clara Abbott Foundation Geographic Scope: United States, Puerto Rico, and internationally where Abbott operates Focus Areas: Need-based financial…
Clark Memorial Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Clark Memorial Fund Last Updated: May 22, 2025 Summary The Clark Memorial Fund Grant provides essential healthcare assistance to needy and indigent…
Clayton Dabney for Kids with Cancer - Family Assistance Program Geographic Scope: Texas, US (primary focus on Dallas/Houston area, but serves families statewide) Mission: Provides gifts, last wishes,…
Clinical Trials Assistance Program Funder: Sarcoma Foundation of America (SFA) / Jordan's Dream Fund Geographic Scope: Global Program Purpose: Provides financial reimbursement for direct expenses…
Coastal CARES Student Emergency Fund Purpose: Provide emergency grants to assist qualifying students who have experienced hardships as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. Geographic Scope: College of…
Collective Abundance Fund Overview: A grant opportunity to support the rebuilding of Indigenous and generational wealth by providing significant resources for wealth building activities. Awarded…
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.