Hardship Grants in Maryland

Last updated July 2, 2026

There are 15 active hardship grants tagged to Maryland, part of 1,159 active hardship grants listed nationwide. Updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
State	Emergency Assistance to Families with Children	Maryland Department of Human Services	Rolling	Varies
State	Public Assistance to Adults	Maryland Department of Human Services	Rolling	Varies
State	Child Care Subsidy	State Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
State	Temporary Cash Assistance	Maryland Department of Human Services	Rolling	Varies
State	Temporary Disabilities Assistance Program	Maryland Department of Human Services	Rolling	Varies
State	Maryland Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Relief Grant Fund	MD Dept of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
State	Foreclosure Prevention & Outreach	Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing, & Regulation	Rolling	Varies
State	Utility Service Protection	Maryland Public Service Commission	Rolling	Varies
State	Welfare Avoidance Grant	Maryland Department of Human Services	Rolling	Varies
State	Individuals & Households Program (Other Needs Assistance)	Maryland Department of Emergency Management	Rolling	Varies
State	Maryland Energy Assistant Program (MEAP)	Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development	Rolling	Varies
State	MD Cancer Fund	Maryland Department of Health	Rolling	Varies
State	Maryland Veterans Trust Fund	Department of Veterans & Military Families	Rolling	Varies
State	Criminal Injuries Compensation Board	Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services	Rolling	Varies
State	Electric Universal Service Program ("EUSP")	Maryland Public Service Commission	Rolling	Varies

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About hardship grants in Maryland

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.

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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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