Government Benefits in Illinois

Monthly grocery benefits for low-income households.

Nutrition support for pregnant women, new mothers, and young children.

Free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch for eligible students.

Federal rental assistance vouchers for low-income families.

Emergency funds to help cover rent and utility arrears.

Free or low-cost health coverage for low-income individuals and families.

Low-cost health coverage for children in families above Medicaid limits.

Subsidized health insurance through the federal marketplace.

Monthly benefits for people with disabilities who have work history.

Monthly payments for low-income disabled adults and seniors.

Weekly payments if you recently lost your job through no fault of your own.

Free job training, education, and placement services.

Subsidized childcare for working low-income families.

Up to $2,000 per child under 17 in tax credits.

Free food distributed through local food banks and pantries.

Free meals for children during the summer when school is out.

Federal grant for low-income undergraduates that does not need to be repaid.

Free early childhood education and family support for low-income children.

Free adult education classes including GED prep and basic literacy.

Part-time jobs for college students with financial need.

Job training, education support, and employment services for people with disabilities.

Federal health insurance for adults 65+ and some younger disabled individuals.

Monthly retirement income based on your work history.

Home-delivered and congregate meals for seniors 60+.

Help paying Medicare prescription drug costs for low-income beneficiaries.

Monthly tax-free payments for veterans with service-connected disabilities.

Comprehensive healthcare for eligible veterans.

Education and training benefits for veterans and some dependents.

No down payment home loans for eligible veterans and service members.

Help paying heating and cooling bills.

Free home energy upgrades to lower heating and cooling costs.

Free or subsidized solar installation and discounted electricity for low-income households.

Refundable tax credit for low- and moderate-income workers.

Affordable rental units owned and managed by local housing authorities.

Federal grants that fund affordable rental and homeownership opportunities.

Affordable rental housing with supportive services for low-income seniors.

Healthcare, medications, and support services for people living with HIV/AIDS.

Sliding-scale primary care clinics serving all patients regardless of ability to pay.

Free civil legal help for low-income individuals.

Free legal help for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

Free criminal defense attorneys for people who cannot afford a lawyer.

Low-interest loans and grants to repair or improve rural homes for very low-income homeowners.

Government-backed mortgages with low down payments for first-time homebuyers.

Federal funding for local homeless shelters, transitional housing, and re-housing services.

Health coverage for active-duty service members, retirees, and their families.

Federal healthcare services for American Indians and Alaska Natives.

State programs that help pay prescription drug costs for low-income residents.

Local mental health services on a sliding-fee scale for uninsured and low-income individuals.

Nutritious meals and snacks served to children in daycare and adults in care settings.

Free coupons for low-income seniors to buy fresh produce at farmers markets.

Benefits and retraining for workers who lost jobs due to foreign trade and imports.

Free fidelity bonds for job seekers with barriers to employment.

Free employment services for Social Security disability recipients who want to work.

Monthly cash assistance and supportive services for low-income families with children.

Comprehensive early development services for infants, toddlers, and pregnant women.

Federal outreach and support programs to help low-income students reach college.

Federally funded adult literacy, ESL, and workforce readiness education.

Additional grant aid for undergraduates with exceptional financial need.

Part-time, subsidized community service jobs and job training for low-income seniors.

Support services for family caregivers of older adults, including respite care and counseling.

Local coordination of in-home and community services for seniors 60+.

Needs-based monthly payments for low-income wartime veterans.

Tax-free monthly payments for surviving spouses and dependents of veterans who died in service.

Free or low-cost immigration legal help from accredited nonprofit representatives.

Tax credit for low- and moderate-income workers who contribute to a retirement account.

Refundable tax credit that helps cover ACA marketplace health insurance premiums.