Hardship Grants

Last updated October 26, 2026

Grantable tracks 1,192 active hardship grants in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 41 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 467 list an award amount, with a median of $2,500.

Grants tracked: 1,192; from 900 funders
Median award: $2,500; middle half $1,000–$10K
Total listed funding: $27.8M; across 467 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 286; 24 with a published date

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Jazz & Heritage Music Relief Fund New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Support Louisiana's music community who have lost income amid the COVID-19 pandemic, including musicians, music industry workers, and culture bearers affected by canceled music events.	Not published	Varies
Autism Care Today Grant Autism Care Today · Foundation Not published · Varies The Autism Care Today Grant provides vital funding assistance to families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders across the United States.	Not published	Varies
Hyperoxaluria Fund Grant Healthwell Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Hyperoxaluria Fund, managed by the HealthWell Foundation, aims to alleviate financial burdens for underinsured patients suffering from hyperoxaluria, a condition characterized by excessive oxalate in urine.	Not published	Up to $8K
RI Hospitality Employee Relief Fund RI Hospitality Association · Foundation Not published · Varies This one-time emergency grant provides critical assistance to hospitality workers during short-term crises. Support hospitality professionals facing unexpected financial hardship and emergencies.	Not published	Varies
Dallas Foundation: Summer Grant Cycle The Dallas Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $75K The Dallas Foundation's Summer 2025 Grant Cycle aims to enhance community well-being by supporting programs for vulnerable children and families in Dallas County.	Not published	$5K – $75K
Seattle Relief Fund Communities in Schools of Seattle · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K Partnership between Communities In Schools of Greater King County, the City of Seattle, and the Seattle Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs to provide emergency financial assistance to eligible low-income Seattle residents impacted by…	Not published	$1K – $3K
Vet Bill Program Bella's Voice · Foundation Rolling · Varies Bella's Voice offers financial assistance to individuals and families whose pets are in urgent or sudden need of serious medical help, covering or offsetting the costs of surgery and emergency veterinary bills.	Rolling	Varies
EADDW Travel Assistance (Epilepsy Awareness Day at Disney World) Danny Did Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K	Not published	Up to $2K
Cancer-Related Behavioral Health Fund Grant Healthwell Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Cancer-Related Behavioral Health Fund, established by the HealthWell Foundation, provides financial assistance to individuals diagnosed with cancer for behavioral health treatments.	Not published	Up to $2K
Team Member Assistance Fund (TMAF) Pacific Bells Employee Hardship · Foundation Rolling · Up to $5K The TMAF is an employee hardship assistance program that provides emergency grants to eligible team members facing financial crises.	Rolling	Up to $5K
Begin Again Foundation Case Management Program Begin Again Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Begin Again Foundation Case Management program works with survivors of Sepsis, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) and Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) to identify, advocate and coordinate care plans to meet their specific health and…	Not published	Varies
U.S. Writers Aid Initiative Grant Pen American Center Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Easily learn more about the U.S. The next deadline for this grant is Mon, 15 Jun 2026.	Not published	Varies
City of Chicago Survivor Cash Assistance The Network Advocating Against Domestic Violence · Foundation Rolling · $1K Cash assistance program for survivors of gender-based violence and human trafficking residing in Chicago.	Rolling	$1K
Flex Fund Fight Against Domestic Violence · Foundation Rolling · Up to $1K FADV's Flex Fund Program provides survivors with flexible, survivor-centered financial help based on their individual needs to help stabilize their finances.	Rolling	Up to $1K
Maui Fire Relief Fund Aloha United Way Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Established in August 2023 to support individuals and families devastated by Maui's catastrophic wildfires. Aloha United Way created this fund in coordination with Maui United Way to provide immediate relief to affected residents.	Not published	Varies
Golden Leaf Scholarships Blue Ridge Community College Educational Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $500	Not published	Up to $500
Tri Kappa Memorial Fund Kappa Kappa Kappa Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides emergency financial assistance to college students for various needs including:	Not published	Varies
Breast Cancer Journey Assistance Fund Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · $250 – $500	Not published	$250 – $500
Professional Development Programs & Emergency Assistance (General) Another Round Another Rally · Foundation Ongoing · Varies Another Round Another Rally provides comprehensive financial and educational resources for hospitality industry workers, including scholarships, professional development, and emergency assistance programs.	Ongoing	Varies
McKernon Scholarship Grant St Croix Valley Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K The McKernon Scholarship, offered by the St. Croix Valley Foundation, supports financial need-based students from Pierce County, particularly targeting graduates of Elmwood High School and non-traditional learners pursuing their first…	Not published	$3K
Illinois Home Assistance Fund (ILHAF) - Mortgage Assistance Program Northwest Side Housing Center · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K Illinois state program providing emergency mortgage assistance to homeowners facing financial hardship and foreclosure risk.	Not published	Up to $30K
Danny Did Foundation Seizure Detection Device Funding Danny Did Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Danny Did Foundation helps individuals and families living with seizures gain access to a seizure detection device or monitoring app.	Rolling	Varies
Monica Thompson Memorial Benevolent Fund California Certified Public Accountants Edu Fdn · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Fund was created in 2021 to honor Monica Gurrola Thompson's 21 years of outstanding service and contributions to CalCPA and the profession.	Rolling	Varies
CAPTRUST Crisis Grants Captrust Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The CAPTRUST Community Foundation provides Crisis Grants to support nonprofit organizations aiding families impacted by natural disasters or emergencies.	Not published	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 much money do hardship grants award?

Of the 1,192 hardship grants Grantable lists as of October 26, 2026, 467 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $2,500, and the middle half fall between $1,000 and $10K. The largest is $4.5M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most hardship grants?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Healthwell Foundation (17), Entertainment Community Fund (13), Community in Action (8), Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc (7), and Begin Again Foundation (6). In all, 900 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are hardship grants due?

Of 1,192 grants listed, 286 accept applications on a rolling basis, 24 have a published upcoming deadline, 323 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 559 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 63% fall in October–December.

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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