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Find similar grantsSelf-Sufficiency Grants is sponsored by Modest Needs. Provides financial assistance to individuals and families who are working but living just above the poverty level, to help with unexpected or emergency expenses.
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Income Support, Physical Health, Emergency/One-time Financial Assistance, Medical Expense Assistance Veterans and military families Has eligibility requirements: Eligible Populations: Veterans and military families.
**General Program Requirements:** * At least one adult member of the applicant's household must be documentably employed at the time of the application; AND * The primary (largest) source of income for each applicant's household must be either income earned from employment; or child support payments; or Veteran's Benefits; or retirement income (including Social Security retirement benefits) **Citizenship/Immigration Status Requirements:** Must be a legal resident of the United States or Canada Provides one time grants for lower income workers.
Offers two main grant programs for either self-sufficient applicants who can typically afford their monthly expenses but need one time help due to an unforeseen or unexpected emergency situation and also the homecoming heroes grants.
Generally, Modest Needs offers Self-Sufficiency Grants to qualified individuals / households who need help to afford two specific types of expenses: * Unexpected or emergency expenses that an individual or family living paycheck-to-paycheck could not possibly afford without a short-term hand-up.
* Monthly bills that an individual or family living paycheck-to-paycheck cannot afford to pay at the time of their application because of a documentable extenuating circumstance that occurred within the past year**. ** **Application Process:**For more information regarding application process, please contact Modest Needs Foundation. **Application Link:** https://www.
modestneeds. org/for-applicants/apply-for-help. asp ## About This Organization Provides short-term financial assistance to individuals and families who live slightly above the poverty line (and are therefore ineligible for many below-poverty services) but are only a paycheck or two away from a financial crisis.
Special consideration is given to persons living alone (single persons with no dependent children), public school teachers, first responders, veterans returning from service abroad, and active duty military members; but anyone can apply.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Individuals and families who are working and live just above the poverty level. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $1,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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The Non-Profit Grant is an award from the Modest Needs Foundation that funds small nonprofit organizations working to prevent financially self-sufficient individuals and families from entering the cycle of poverty. Modest Needs supports nonprofits that provide well-timed financial assistance to individuals facing unexpected expenses they cannot afford, such as medical bills, emergency repairs, work-related costs, or other short-term financial setbacks. The program aims to strengthen small nonprofits by providing a forum for peer recognition and support while helping them serve their communities. Eligible applicants are registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Grants are available up to $2,500.
Modest Needs Foundation Grants is a program from The Modest Needs Foundation that funds individuals and families experiencing financial crisis who fall just above the poverty level and do not qualify for traditional social assistance programs. The foundation offers two primary grant types: the Self Sufficiency Grant and the Homecoming Heroes Grant, providing short-term financial help to those living paycheck-to-paycheck. Eligible applicants are employed individuals and families in need of emergency financial assistance. Short-Term Assistance Grants provide up to $1,000 to $1,250.
VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.). Funding Opportunity Number: AC-05-25-21. Assistance Listing: 94.021. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $6.1M total program funding.
National Infrastructure Project Assistance (Mega) Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). This program provides funding for large, complex projects that are difficult to fund by other means and likely to generate national or regional economic, mobility, or safety benefits. Major infrastructure projects, such as new transportation hubs or improved access to remote areas, can have a significant positive impact on tourism.
The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.