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Annual cycle: opens National Widows Day May 3, closes May 17, 2026 (12 AM Midnight CT). Page now reads Applications are closed for this cycle.
"Restoring Hope & Peace Grant" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Restoring Hope & Peace Grant is a grant from Hope for Widows Foundation that funds individual widowed women facing financial hardship as they navigate their grief and healing journey. Established in 2019 and named in honor of co-founder Ginger Rearden, the program awards $2,000 grants annually to eligible recipients in the United States or Canada.
Applicants must be widowed, not remarried, demonstrate financial hardship, and be active members of the Hope for Widows Foundation community. Only individuals may apply — organizations are ineligible. The 2026 application window ran from May 3 to May 17, 2026.
Awardees receive payment by check, Zelle, or PayPal and must provide a written or video testimony within 14 days of notification.
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Restoring Hope & Peace Grant - Hope For Widows Foundation Community Suggested Resources Join Our Supportive Community Restoring Hope & Peace Grant Restoring Hope & Peace Grant ****Grant is now CLOSED. See timeline below for selection/awardee information.
*** RESTORING HOPE & PEACE GRANT The annual Restoring Hope & Peace Grant program was established by Hope for Widows Foundation in 2019 to help widowed women offset financial challenges as they navigate their healing journey. We strive to provide annual grants to widows with the goal of increasing the number of grants and dollar amounts each year going forward.
Please read below for the criteria and timeline to submit your application for review. Ginger Rearden is not a widow, she watched a dear friend struggle through her husband’s illness and death and realized there was little support readily available to widows—this prompted her to co-found the organization Restoring Hope and Peace.
After dissolving her organization, Ginger decided to partner with Hope for Widows Foundation to provide a significant donation from their fundraising efforts over the years. The Restoring Hope & Peace Grant was then established in honor of Ginger Rearden and her past work of providing support—and most importantly, hope—for widows across the country.
May 17, 2026 (12 AM Midnight CT) – no exceptions, application process will be closed to review all applicants.
Fill out the application in its entirety and complete all action steps (example: request to write 5-7 sentences- must do) Must be a widow (not remarried) Must reside in the United States or Canada Must have a financial hardship Organizations may not apply—only individuals who meet all criteria One (1) grant awarded per person Grant will be disbursed by only check OR- Zelle or PayPal * we do not have other options* The awardee (s) must provide a written testimony and confirm their mailing address within 14 days of receiving notification of being awarded the grant.
(video 1 minute or less/paragraph minimum of 5 sentences.) If there is no communication or response from the widow within the 14 days, the organization will proceed with awarding another widow the grant.
Opens on National Widows Day: May 3- May 17, 2026 Applications accepted (no exceptions)- once closed we cannot accept any more applications Grant application period ends (12 midnight CST) Review of applications by Hope for Widows Leadership Team Leadership team to notify awardee (s) via email and phone
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Must be a widow (not remarried), reside in the United States or Canada, have a financial hardship, and be active in the Hope For Widows Foundation Community. Only individuals may apply. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $2000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The most recent published deadline was May 17, 2026, which has passed. This is an annual program, so a new cycle should follow. Check the funder's website for the next application window.
Restoring Hope & Peace Grant is funded by Hope for Widows Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.