Browse Programs (41 programs)
Explore government benefits and assistance programs available to you.
Food Assistance
SNAP (Food Stamps)
Monthly grocery benefits for low-income households.
Food Assistance
WIC
Nutrition support for pregnant women, new mothers, and young children.
Food Assistance
Free and Reduced School Meals
Free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch for eligible students.
Housing
Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher
Federal rental assistance vouchers for low-income families.
Housing
Emergency Rental Assistance
Emergency funds to help cover rent and utility arrears.
Healthcare
Medicaid
Free or low-cost health coverage for low-income individuals and families.
Healthcare
Children's Health Insurance (CHIP)
Low-cost health coverage for children in families above Medicaid limits.
Healthcare
ACA Marketplace Plans
Subsidized health insurance through the federal marketplace.
Disability
SSDI (Social Security Disability)
Monthly benefits for people with disabilities who have work history.
Disability
SSI (Supplemental Security Income)
Monthly payments for low-income disabled adults and seniors.
Employment
Unemployment Insurance
Weekly payments if you recently lost your job through no fault of your own.
Employment
WIOA Job Training
Free job training, education, and placement services.
Child & Family
Child Care Assistance (CCAP)
Subsidized childcare for working low-income families.
Tax Credits
Child Tax Credit
Up to $2,000 per child under 17 in tax credits.
Food Assistance
TEFAP (Emergency Food Assistance)
Free food distributed through local food banks and pantries.
Food Assistance
Summer Food Service Program
Free meals for children during the summer when school is out.
Education
Pell Grant
Federal grant for low-income undergraduates that does not need to be repaid.
Education
Head Start / Early Head Start
Free early childhood education and family support for low-income children.
Education
Adult Basic Education / GED Preparation
Free adult education classes including GED prep and basic literacy.
Education
Federal Work-Study
Part-time jobs for college students with financial need.
Education
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)
Job training, education support, and employment services for people with disabilities.
Seniors
Medicare
Federal health insurance for adults 65+ and some younger disabled individuals.
Seniors
Social Security Retirement
Monthly retirement income based on your work history.
Seniors
Meals on Wheels (NSIP)
Home-delivered and congregate meals for seniors 60+.
Seniors
Extra Help (Medicare Part D Low Income Subsidy)
Help paying Medicare prescription drug costs for low-income beneficiaries.
Veterans
VA Disability Compensation
Monthly tax-free payments for veterans with service-connected disabilities.
Veterans
VA Health Care
Comprehensive healthcare for eligible veterans.
Veterans
GI Bill Education Benefits
Education and training benefits for veterans and some dependents.
Veterans
VA Home Loan Guarantee
No down payment home loans for eligible veterans and service members.
Energy & Bills
LIHEAP
Help paying heating and cooling bills.
Energy & Bills
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
Free home energy upgrades to lower heating and cooling costs.
Energy & Bills
Low-Income Solar Programs
Free or subsidized solar installation and discounted electricity for low-income households.
Tax Credits
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Refundable tax credit for low- and moderate-income workers.
Housing
Public Housing
Affordable rental units owned and managed by local housing authorities.
Housing
HOME Investment Partnerships Program
Federal grants that fund affordable rental and homeownership opportunities.
Housing
Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly
Affordable rental housing with supportive services for low-income seniors.
Healthcare
Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program
Healthcare, medications, and support services for people living with HIV/AIDS.
Healthcare
Community Health Centers (FQHC)
Sliding-scale primary care clinics serving all patients regardless of ability to pay.
Legal Aid
Legal Aid Services
Free civil legal help for low-income individuals.
Legal Aid
Civil Legal Aid for Domestic Violence (VAWA)
Free legal help for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
Legal Aid
Public Defender Services
Free criminal defense attorneys for people who cannot afford a lawyer.