Hardship Grant

Hardship Grant is sponsored by Dupaco Foundation. Offers one-time financial assistance to individuals facing unexpected hardships such as medical crises, disasters, or death of a family member.

Dupaco Foundation Hardship Fund The Dupaco Foundation Hardship Fund was created to help Charitable Class members (those eligible to apply for a grant) who are in need of immediate financial assistance following an unforeseen disaster or personal hardship.

The Fund relies on support from the sponsoring organization ( Dupaco RW Hoefer Foundation, dba Dupaco Foundation ) and individual donations made by Dupaco RW Hoefer Foundation, dba Dupaco Foundation ’s partners, members, and/or the general public. Every donation makes a difference, no matter the amount, and combined with the donations of others, helps to provide grants when they are needed most.

Emergency Assistance Foundation (EAF) is the administrator for the Fund. EAF independently administers all Fund activities, including accepting donations, objectively reviewing grant applications, and awarding and distributing grants. The sponsoring organization has no visibility into individual applications or grants unless an applicant opts in to share certain details under specific circumstances.

Please contact EAF for all questions related to the Fund utilizing the email address or phone number listed at the top of this page. Donations to the Fund can be made as one-time gifts or recurring periodic contributions. Various donation methods are outlined and available below.

All donations to the Fund at Emergency Assistance Foundation are tax deductible in the U.S. Emergency Assistance Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity with Tax ID 45-1813056. To make a donation using your credit card, debit card or other available options, click the appropriate button below. To make a donation via Text-to-Give, simply text the unique keyword “DFHF” to 71777.

CHECK, Electronic TRANSFER/WIRE OR SECURITIES To donate via check, electronic transfer/wire, or securities, please review the detailed instructions in our Donation Methods Guide. If you have been impacted by an unforeseen disaster or personal hardship, you may be eligible to apply for financial assistance. Please read the Application FAQs to determine if you and your event qualify.

Emergency Assistance Foundation is here to help during difficult times. Please click the “Community Resources” button for links to local resources, disaster preparedness education, financial learning tools, and more. Need help with your application?

Email: Dupaco@emergencyassistancefdn. org