Purpose:
The Hardship Grant Program provides financial assistance to individuals and families facing significant, verifiable hardship that impedes basic needs, safety, or stability. Grants address emergency needs, medical costs, housing stability, food security, disaster relief, and related urgent concerns. Grants are not intended for ongoing expenses or debt repayment beyond the immediate hardship.
Eligibility Overview:
- Applicant must reside in Massachusetts or the target service area of Safeharbor’s Grant Initiative, managed by Fishing for the Mission 22. Grant applicant must be a veteran, active duty, first responder, or family member.
- Demonstrated hardship that is non-recurring or episodic and creates an immediate threat to health, safety, or stability.
- Demonstrate financial need and inability to meet the emergency without assistance.
- Not currently receiving the same type of financial assistance for the same hardship from another program (or provide an explanation if an exception applies).
- Willingness to participate in relevant supportive services (budgeting, financial education, case management) if available.
• All information provided will be kept confidential and used solely for grant consideration.
• Applications may require supporting documentation (see Required Documentation section).
• Grant amounts, availability, and approval timelines are determined by the Board of Directors and may vary by case.
• Applications may require supporting documentation (see Required Documentation section).
• Grant amounts, availability, and approval timelines are determined by the Board of Directors and may vary by case.