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During challenging times, many individuals experience financial difficulties. Facing personal hardship is never easy. In addition, it can be difficult finding support. Thankfully, hardship programs are generally available for credit cards<\/a>, utility bills<\/a> and housing<\/a>. Another avenue individuals can explore is grant opportunities. While the government does not<\/strong> provide free money<\/a> to individuals, there are many foundations that offer personal hardship grants for individuals for specific assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GrantWatch.com<\/a> is an excellent resource, with an extensive list of currently available grant opportunities on its platform. Grants are available to individuals, although they come with conditions. Typically, these grants are restricted to certain income brackets, locations or professions. Below, discover a list of 16 personal hardship grants now available to individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Personal Hardship Grants Now Accepting Applications<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Grants of up to $1,500 are available to veterans<\/a> and military service members undergoing financial hardship.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Financial assistance is available to income-eligible households for technology and internet connectivity<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Single mothers<\/a>\u00a0can apply for grants of $500 for urgent financial assistance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Grants are available to domestic violence\u00a0shelter victims<\/a>\u00a0for pet housing and veterinary care.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Breast cancer<\/a> patients can apply for financial assistance for living expenses during cancer treatments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Individuals with Acute Myeloid\u00a0Leukemia<\/a> (AML)\u00a0can apply for $300 grants.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. First responders<\/a>\u00a0and their families can apply for up to $2,500 in financial assistance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Healthcare workers<\/a> can apply for financial assistance for mental health treatment.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Hospitality workers<\/a>\u00a0who are experiencing hardships can apply for emergency aid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Financial assistance is available to families of\u00a0children with cancer<\/a>\u00a0to help offset related costs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. Grants up to $5,000 are available to help children in low-income families to offset the cost of\u00a0medical treatments<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  12. Income-eligible parents and caregivers can apply for grants to cover the related costs of medical care<\/a> for children. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  13. Up to $5,000 in grants are available to\u00a0individuals with autism<\/a>\u00a0and their families for urgent treatment needs.\u00a0 <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  14. Grants are available to autistic<\/a> adults and youth of color to support individual needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  15. Individuals facing a disease or\u00a0serious illness<\/a>\u00a0can apply for grants to help with medical expenses.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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