Behind on rent, bills, or utilities? We help you find federal, state, and local grant and hardship assistance programs you may be eligible for — money you never repay.




Answer a few quick questions and see which grant and hardship assistance programs you may be eligible for. No credit check.
When life hits hard, waiting isn't an option. We make it simple to find the grant and hardship assistance programs available to you.
Grant and hardship assistance programs for rent, utilities, food, medical costs, and more.
See which programs you may be eligible for in as little as 24 hours.
Eligibility is based on household need — not your credit score.
Answer a few questions and get matched to programs in under a minute.
Answer a few quick questions. Takes about 60 seconds.
We match you to grant and hardship assistance programs for your situation.
Follow the steps for each program and see results in as little as 24 hours.
"I was two months behind on rent and about to lose everything. They showed me assistance programs I didn't even know existed. This saved my family."
"I filled out the questions at breakfast and had a list of programs to apply to the same day. No credit check, no runaround."
"Emergency car repair plus medical bills piling up. The team walked me through every program step by step. Fast and respectful."
Depending on your household, state, and the programs available to you, assistance can range from $500 up to $10,000 across federal, state, local, and nonprofit programs.
Most people get their program matches within 24 hours. Each program sets its own timeline for reviewing applications.
No. There is no credit check — checking your eligibility does not affect your credit score in any way.
No. Hardship Funded is a private, independent service that helps you find government and nonprofit assistance programs. We are not affiliated with any government agency.
It depends on the program — common categories include rent, utilities, groceries, medical bills, childcare, transportation, and emergency household needs.
Check your eligibility in 60 seconds and see which grant and hardship assistance programs you may qualify for. No obligation, no credit check.