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These are challenging times. Many of us face personal hardships that may make us feel as though we are alone in an uphill battle for survival. Folks with chronic illnesses, domestic abuse survivors, children with devastating illnesses, and low-income families all face uncertain futures. It’s important to know we are not alone! The good new is that we are not alone. Thankfully, hardship programs are generally available for credit cards<\/strong><\/a>, utility bills<\/strong><\/a> and housing<\/a><\/strong>. Another avenue individuals can explore is grant opportunities. While the government does not<\/strong> provide free money<\/strong><\/a> to individuals, there are many foundations that offer personal hardship grants for individuals for specific assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GrantWatch<\/strong><\/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 12 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<\/strong><\/a> and military service members undergoing financial hardship.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Grants are available to domestic violence shelter victims<\/strong><\/a> for pet housing and veterinary care.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Financial assistance to theater writers to address financial challenges in times of crisis<\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Healthcare workers<\/strong><\/a> can apply for financial assistance for mental health treatment. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Hospitality workers<\/a> <\/strong>who are experiencing hardships can apply for emergency aid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Financial assistance is available to families of children with cancer<\/strong><\/a> to help offset related costs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Grants up to $5,000 are available to help children in low-income families to offset the cost of medical treatments<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Income-eligible parents and caregivers can apply for grants to cover the related costs of medical care<\/a> <\/strong>for children.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Up to $5,000 in grants are available to individuals with autism<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>and their families for urgent treatment needs. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Individuals facing a disease or serious illness<\/strong><\/a> can apply for grants to help with medical expenses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. Financial assistance to individuals working in performing arts and entertainment. Funding assists in hardship due to the California fires<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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    With over 9,000 grants<\/strong><\/a> currently available, GrantWatch.com<\/strong><\/a> is the leading grant listing directory. Upgrade to a MemberPlus+ subscription<\/strong><\/a> to view the full grant details, including eligibility criteria and application information. For more information, you can also visit the GrantWatch FAQ<\/strong><\/a> page. To see the great value of all 20 of the top GrantWatch features, click here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/em> Watch the latest episode of the weekly GrantTalk<\/a> <\/strong>podcast by subscribing to our YouTube<\/strong><\/a> channel. Get your copy of The Queen of Grants: From Teacher to Grant Writer to CEO<\/a><\/strong>, by Libby Hikind<\/em> to learn more about grant writing<\/em>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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