What this fund covers
- Rent or mortgage payments
- Utilities
- Funeral costs
- Out-of-pocket medical bills
- Emergency travel and temporary lodging after a disaster
Our funds
Federal Employees Assistance Fund
Emergency, interest-free loans for full-time and part-time federal civilian and postal employees facing a genuine financial hardship — a lifeline for the people who serve the public.
Who should ask
Open to full-time and part-time federal civilian and postal employees who have completed at least one year of service and are facing a genuine financial hardship. Funds are not available for credit card balances or student loans.
Not sure this is the right fund? Send one request and we'll determine the best form of support with you — see all four funds.
Request help
One short form, about ten minutes. Tell us who you are and what's happening.
We review
A staff member reads every request. If something is unclear, we'll reach out to you.
We contact you
A member of our professional staff will contact you by phone or email with next steps.
Keep this fund ready
Every gift helps the Foundation respond quickly when someone asks — here or through any of our four funds.