Hardship Grants in Maryland
Last updated July 23, 2026
There are 20 active hardship grants tagged to Maryland, part of 1,167 active hardship grants listed nationwide. Updated daily.
Find the hardship grants matched to your org
Free, no account to start — Grantable's AI ranks all 20 on mission, geography, and award size in a few minutes.
| ★ | Grant | Deadline ▲ | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Care Subsidy | Rolling | Varies | |
| Office of People's Counsel Consumer Assistance Unit | Rolling | Varies | |
| Criminal Injuries Compensation Board | Rolling | Varies | |
| Temporary Disabilities Assistance Program | Rolling | Varies | |
| MD Cancer Fund | Rolling | Varies | |
| Senior Assisted Living Subsidy Program (SALS) | Rolling | Varies | |
| Utility Service Protection | Rolling | Varies | |
| Emergency Assistance to Families with Children | Rolling | Varies | |
| Foreclosure Prevention & Outreach | Rolling | Varies | |
| Welfare Avoidance Grant | Rolling | Varies | |
| Limited Income Energy Efficiency Program | Rolling | Varies | |
| Individuals & Households Program (Other Needs Assistance) | Rolling | Varies | |
| Maryland Energy Assistant Program (MEAP) | Rolling | Varies | |
| Maryland Veterans Trust Fund | Rolling | Varies | |
| Attendant Care Program | Rolling | Varies | |
| Public Assistance to Adults | Rolling | Varies | |
| Renters' Tax Credit Program | Rolling | Varies | |
| Temporary Cash Assistance | Rolling | Varies | |
| Electric Universal Service Program ("EUSP") | Rolling | Varies | |
| Maryland Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Relief Grant Fund | Rolling | Varies |
Showing 1–20 of 20
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.
Hardship Grants in other states
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.
Get a shortlist of Hardship Grants in Maryland built for your organization
Tell Grantable's AI about your nonprofit and it ranks these grants on mission, geography, and award fit — then emails you a personalized shortlist with the reasoning for each. Free, no account to start.
Find my grants — emailed to meHere's the math on clicking through this list.
You, clicking into all 20 grants
~2.3 hrs
at ~7 min per grant profile
Your agents, the same 20
~1 min
every profile evaluated and scored, with reasoning