Financial Aid

For workers with low to moderate income; the amount can depend on children or dependents and other factors. The IRS notes refunds for EITC claims are held until mid-February. See the official site for current rules.

For low-income families with children under 18, or 19 if the child is a full-time secondary or equivalent vocational/technical student. DHR decides eligibility; the page links the full eligibility requirements and application (English and Spanish).

Income limits apply; see the official page. The program prioritizes households with the lowest incomes and highest energy costs, and those with elderly members, people with disabilities, or young children. ADECA doesn't take applications; contact your county's community action agency, which decides eligibility.

Check current limits and amounts on the official page for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

For Alaska families who need child care to work, attend school, or take part in job training and who meet income rules. See the official site for current rules.

Households must have at least $200 a year in out-of-pocket heating costs and be under the season's monthly income limits; see the official page. One benefit per season. Regular heating assistance applications are taken October 1 to April 30; Crisis Assistance applications are taken September 1 to June 30. See the official site for current rules.

Check current limits and amounts on the official page for Alaska Heating Assistance Program (HAP)

For low-income Alaskans in the eligible groups the page lists. The page links to Medicaid income and eligibility standards. See the official site for current rules.

For low-income Alaska families with children. Income and resource limits apply; see the official page. Adults must look for paid work or take part in work activities. Help is limited to 60 months, and benefits are reduced for two-parent families in July, August, and September. See the official site for current rules.

Check current limits and amounts on the official page for Alaska Temporary Assistance Program (ATAP)

For Alaska children from birth through age 18 and pregnant women whose household income is within the limits. See the official site for current rules.

Fatherhood is Sacred and the other family cohorts are free to all community members. Financial programs are mostly for income-eligible Tribal citizens or Alaska Native/American Indian households in Sitka; some need six months' Sitka residency. See the official site for current rules.

For Arizona residents who meet income and other requirements. People waiting on an application or not eligible may still get mental health and substance use treatment through the Regional Behavioral Health Authority. See the official site for current rules.

For needy families with dependent children, based on citizenship or qualified noncitizen status, Arizona residency, resource limits, and monthly income guidelines. Adults can get Cash Assistance for up to 12 months in Arizona (60 months lifetime federally), with possible hardship or time extensions; the limits don't apply to children or to Tribal TANF. See the official site for current rules.

For Arizona families who meet income limits, with children from birth through age 12 who are working or in another eligible activity, plus teen parents in school, families in homeless or domestic violence shelters, and some grandparents and guardians. Cash Assistance and Jobs Program participants and DCS or tribal child welfare referrals don't have an income test and aren't put on the waiting list. Income limits apply; see the official page. See the official site for current rules.

Check current limits and amounts on the official page for Arizona Child Care Assistance

Households must need help with energy bills, meet citizenship or immigration rules, and be under the income limit. Households on DES Nutrition Assistance or Cash Assistance automatically meet the income test. Help is first-come, first-served, once per 12 months for each benefit type. Apply through the A-to-Z Arizona Portal or on paper. Income limits apply; see the official page. See the official site for current rules.

Check current limits and amounts on the official page for Arizona LIHEAP (Home Energy Assistance)

CLS provides direct services to people who meet its income limits, with financial and other eligibility screening, first come, first served. Apply by phone, online through AZLawHelp, or at satellite offices. Income limits apply; see the official page. See the official site for current rules.

Check current limits and amounts on the official page for Community Legal Services (CLS)

DNA generally helps people with low incomes. Because resources are limited, it turns away about one of every two people who seek help. Start with the online pre-application or call central intake. Income limits apply; see the official page. See the official site for current rules.

Check current limits and amounts on the official page for DNA-People's Legal Services

For Arizona children under 19 who are U.S. citizens or qualified immigrants, have or apply for a Social Security number, are under the income limit, have no other health insurance, aren't eligible for AHCCCS Medicaid, and don't qualify for state-employee coverage. See the official site for current rules.

For Arizona residents with a child under 18 who is a U.S. citizen or qualified legal resident, with household income under the program's limits (which are higher for households with a senior or a person with a disability). Proof of the emergency is required. Help isn't guaranteed and is limited to once in 12 months. Apply through your local Community Action Agency. Income limits apply; see the official page. See the official site for current rules.

Check current limits and amounts on the official page for Short-Term Crisis Services (STCS)

For families whose adults work at least 30 hours a week, attend school full time, spend at least 30 hours a week in job training, or a combination that adds up to 30 hours. Income is checked against the Sliding Fee Chart, counting all earned income (including SSA, SSI, and VA). Apply at https://sra.ade.arkansas.gov/. See the official site for current rules.

For residential households that meet the income chart (businesses aren't eligible). Applications are first-come, first-served, typically January to April 30 and July to September 30. Bring photo ID, Social Security cards (18+) or numbers (minors), recent utility bills, proof of income, and proof of residency. On October 26, 2026 the page said LIHEAP is closed and pointed people to their local Community Action Agency. See the official site for current rules.

Eligibility depends on income, resources, Arkansas residency, and other requirements, and covered services vary by category. ARHOME is for people 19-64 who meet income and other requirements. Apply online at Access Arkansas, by mail or phone, or at a local county office. See the official site for current rules.

For families with limited income who have a child under 18 living in the home and meet other requirements. Apply online at Access Arkansas or with the paper application (English, Spanish, or Marshallese). Help is available for TANF applicants who are survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or sexual harassment. See the official site for current rules.

For Arkansas children under 19. Income limits apply; see the official page. ARKids B is for otherwise uninsured children in families with incomes above the ARKids A limit. The page posts monthly income limits by family size, effective April 1, 2026. Apply at Access Arkansas. See the official site for current rules.

Check current limits and amounts on the official page for ARKids First

For fathers and father figures 18 and older with children 24 or younger who live in the Hot Springs and Garland County area, including men returning from incarceration. Apply online. See the official site for current rules.

For any father or father figure 18 or older with at least one child 24 or younger, including custodial and noncustodial dads, stepfathers, and other male caregivers. You don't need a job or a certain income, and taking part is voluntary. See the official site for current rules.

For noncustodial parents who live in Pulaski or Lonoke County (the child support case can be in any Arkansas county), are unemployed, and are at least 30-90 days behind on child support. Call the information line or fill out the online inquiry form. See the official site for current rules.

Help paying for child care is based on income and needs. Families in subsidized care may owe monthly family fees (part-time or full-time), per the page. The agency decides eligibility. See the official site for current rules.

Credit amounts and income limits apply; see the official page. You must file a state return to claim it, and may be able to claim it for up to four prior years. Amounts change each year. See the official site for current rules.

Check current limits and amounts on the official page for California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC)

For families with children who meet income and other rules, for example when a child lacks parental support because a parent is absent, disabled, or deceased, or when the principal earner is unemployed. Apply online at BenefitsCal.com or through your county. Only the county decides eligibility. See the official site for current rules.

Financial assistance is for eligible Sacramento County families. The agency decides eligibility. See the official site for current rules.

The state may help pay for child care for families who meet income and eligibility criteria. CalWORKs families with age-eligible children are entitled to Stage One child care through the county welfare department; Stage Two is for families who received cash aid within the past 24 months who meet income limits; Stage Three depends on available funding. The agency decides eligibility. Income limits apply; see the official page. See the official site for current rules.

Check current limits and amounts on the official page for Child Care Parent Resources (Help Paying for Child Care)

NextGen is for parents paying child support and, per the page, is currently offered only in Sacramento, Stanislaus, and Los Angeles counties. Local organizations listed set their own rules. See the official site for current rules.

Families are reached through Good+'s partner nonprofits in Los Angeles and New York City, not directly. Contact Good+ or a partner program to find out how to take part. See the official site for current rules.

The page says you may get Medi-Cal if you live in California and meet the rules. The state and county decide eligibility. See the official site for current rules.

Per EDD, you generally must have lost wages because of the leave, be employed or looking for work when leave starts, and have earned wages with State Disability Insurance (CASDI) deductions in the last 18 months (a minimum earnings amount applies; see the official page). Benefits last up to 8 weeks in a 12-month period. PFL does not provide job protection. EDD decides eligibility. See the official site for current rules.

Check current limits and amounts on the official page for Paid Family Leave (PFL)

For Colorado children 18 and under and pregnant people who meet income limits, aren't eligible for Health First Colorado, and have no other health insurance. The page posts monthly income limits effective April 1, 2026. Apply online on Colorado PEAK, in person, or by phone. Presumptive Eligibility sites can enroll children and pregnant people right away for up to 60 days. Income limits apply; see the official page. See the official site for current rules.

Check current limits and amounts on the official page for Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+)

Each county sets its own eligibility rules within state income limits. Income limits apply; see the official page. Cooperating with Child Support Services hasn't been required since July 1, 2023. Apply online on Colorado PEAK, by mail, or through your county office. Some counties have a waitlist or an enrollment freeze, so families should make other care plans in the meantime. See the official site for current rules.

Check current limits and amounts on the official page for Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP)

For Colorado residents; contact the office for the county where you live. See the official site for current rules.

For renters at risk of eviction who meet the eligibility rules and have active or recent eviction paperwork for nonpayment of rent, such as a court summons, writ, or sheriff's notice. The Monthly Selection also accepts a demand for rent, mediation papers, or an HB25-1168 payment plan. Demand is higher than funding. See the official site for current rules.

Check current limits and amounts on the official page for Colorado Emergency Rental Assistance (CERA)

For fathers and father figures in Colorado; contact the grantee nearest you. See the official site for current rules.

You may qualify if you pay heating costs directly to the utility or as part of your rent, meet the season's income limits, and can show lawful presence for household members born outside the U.S. Households with heat included in rent can qualify if they don't live in subsidized housing. Apply November 1 through April 30 online through Colorado PEAK, by phone, or with a paper application at your county LEAP office. See the official site for current rules.

For families with children in the home (in some cases children not living with their parents can take part). You can apply if you are pregnant or caring for a child under 18, live in Colorado, are a U.S. citizen, legal alien, refugee, or permanent resident, and meet income limits. Apply on Colorado PEAK, in the MyCOBenefits app, or on paper through your county office. Income limits apply; see the official page. See the official site for current rules.

Check current limits and amounts on the official page for Colorado Works (TANF Cash Assistance)

For Coloradans who meet income and other program rules. The home page warns that a new federal law changes which immigrant groups can get Medicaid starting October 2026, and that new federal rules will affect some adults ages 19 to 64. See the official site for current rules.

You need to live in Connecticut, meet the income guidelines, and be working or in a Jobs First training or education activity. Children must be under 13 (under 19 with special needs). Use the pre-screener, then apply through the C4K Parent Portal; you and your provider fill out a Parent-Provider Agreement. Since March 1, 2023 some new applicants (such as working families or those in higher education) are placed on an enrollment list. See the official site for current rules.

For Connecticut residents whose household gets SNAP, TFA, SSI, or certain other benefits, or who meet the income limits. Almost every applicant must give a Social Security Number for each household member, with some exceptions. Apply online, by phone, email, mail, or in person through your local Community Action Agency. CEAP is yearly, so you must apply each season; the 2026-2027 deadline is May 31, 2027. Income limits apply; see the official page. See the official site for current rules.

Check current limits and amounts on the official page for Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)

Each program is income-based, and adults over 21 in the household must show proof of income. You can apply if you haven't received GPCT energy assistance in the past 12 months. For gas or electric help you must have made 4 payments on your utility account in the past 12 months and have a past-due balance. Energy applications are only taken December 1-15, 2026 and March 1-15, 2027. See the official site for current rules.

Based on household income and size. Income limits apply; see the official page. HUSKY B covers children in families above the HUSKY A limit, and some families pay a monthly premium. State-funded HUSKY A and B cover some children 0-15 who lack a qualifying immigration status. Apply online through Access Health CT or ConneCT, by phone, by mail, or in person. See the official site for current rules.

Check current limits and amounts on the official page for HUSKY Health (Connecticut Medicaid and CHIP)

For low-income residents of the towns in NHLAA's service area. In Meriden, only elderly clients are served. See the official site for current rules.

You must have very low household income and a case in Connecticut. SLS can't help with criminal or immigration problems, and funding is limited, so it can't help everyone. For emergencies, call instead of applying online. Bankruptcy, debtor's rights, and consumer applications are online only. See the official site for current rules.

For Connecticut families with dependent children under 18 (or 18 and a full-time high school or vocational student) and for pregnant women. Income and asset limits apply; see the official page. Families with an employable adult have a 36-month time limit, with possible six-month extensions, and a 60-month lifetime limit. Custodial parents may need to help collect child support. See the official site for current rules.

Check current limits and amounts on the official page for Temporary Family Assistance (TFA)

Eligibility depends on income or other criteria and on the type of case. CLASI doesn't handle criminal or personal injury cases. Domestic violence family law help is for survivors in Kent and Sussex Counties only; New Castle County survivors are referred to DVLS. See the official site for current rules.

Income limits apply; see the official page. See the official site for current rules.

Check current limits and amounts on the official page for Delaware Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP/DEAP)

For parents who are unemployed or underemployed, were recently released from incarceration, struggle to make child support payments, or have a suspended driver's license. See the official site for current rules.

For uninsured children from birth to 19 who meet income limits. Dental care is free at dentists enrolled with the Delaware Medical Assistance Program. Income limits apply; see the official page. See the official site for current rules.

Check current limits and amounts on the official page for Delaware Healthy Children Program (DHCP)

Medicaid has no resource test. It covers pregnant women, children under 19, and low-income uninsured adults ages 19-65, among others. Under federal changes, new noncitizen rules start Oct 1, 2026, and work/community engagement rules (Medicaid ENGAGE) start Jan 1, 2027 for the expansion adult group. See the official site for current rules.

For low-income Delaware households. Hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. See the official site for current rules.

For children under 13, or older with a medical certification of special needs. Income limits apply (with a higher limit at redetermination); see the official page. There's a 12-month graduated phase-out. For help choosing care, contact Children & Families First (cffde.org/accesscare) or visit mychildde.org. See the official site for current rules.

Check current limits and amounts on the official page for Purchase of Care (Child Care Assistance)

Income limits apply; see the official page. Households where everyone gets TANF, General Assistance, or SSI have no income test. Since April 1, 2026, only certain noncitizen groups qualify. Adults must meet an 80 hours/month work requirement, and ABAWD time limits apply to ages 18-64 with no children under 14. The exemptions for people who are homeless, veterans, and youth aging out of foster care have ended. Check your EBT balance at 1-800-526-9099. Stolen benefits can no longer be replaced. See the official site for current rules.

Check current limits and amounts on the official page for SNAP Food Benefits (Delaware)

You must be responsible for a related minor child, be in the 9th month of pregnancy, or be an 18-year-old high school student expected to graduate before 19. Income limits apply, with some deductions for work expenses, child care and child support; see the official page. See the official site for current rules.

Check current limits and amounts on the official page for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) (Delaware)

Services are free if you qualify. Call Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., or apply online anytime for non-emergency matters. Interpreters are free. See the official site for current rules.

For families in the coalition's county or counties. See fl-school-readiness and fl-vpk for program rules. See the official site for current rules.

For families in the coalition's county or counties. See fl-school-readiness and fl-vpk for program rules. See the official site for current rules.

For families in the coalition's county or counties. See fl-school-readiness and fl-vpk for program rules. See the official site for current rules.

For families in the coalition's county or counties. See fl-school-readiness and fl-vpk for program rules. See the official site for current rules.

For families in the coalition's county or counties. See fl-school-readiness and fl-vpk for program rules. See the official site for current rules.

For families in the coalition's county or counties. See fl-school-readiness and fl-vpk for program rules. See the official site for current rules.

Costs depend on a child's age, household size, and adjusted gross annual income. Many families pay $15 or $20 a month for all qualifying children; with CHIP the government pays part of the premium, and options are available at all income levels. See the official site for current rules.

For low-income and vulnerable Floridians statewide; eligibility depends on the program. See the official site for current rules.

Income limits depend on the group. People who receive TCA are eligible. Parents can apply for children under 21 living with them. Families who lose Medicaid because of earnings may get up to 12 more months. Women over the income limit may qualify for the Medically Needy (share of cost) program. Former foster youth under 26 who aged out on Florida Medicaid qualify with no income limit. See the official site for current rules.

Generally for clients who meet income limits (see the official page); assets may be considered. The fair housing, Ryan White (HIV/AIDS), immigration, and Title III (age 60+) units aren't income-based. For emergencies (for example an eviction notice), call and say it's a legal emergency. Over-income people can call the Lawyer Referral Service at (904) 399-5780 ($50 for a 30-minute consultation). Criminal cases go to the Public Defender. See the official site for current rules.

Check current limits and amounts on the official page for Jacksonville Area Legal Aid (JALA)

For low-income and eligible residents of Broward County. See the official site for current rules.

For low-income and vulnerable Palm Beach County residents. Toll-free: 800-403-9353. See the official site for current rules.

For low-income residents of Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. See the official site for current rules.

Income limits apply; see the official page. You must be responsible for paying heating or cooling bills, live in Florida, and be a U.S. citizen, qualified alien, or permanent resident. Gas or propane bills are covered only in winter, and only if used as primary heat. Water, sewer, and phone bills aren't covered. See the official site for current rules.

Check current limits and amounts on the official page for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) (Florida)

Available to anyone, not just people with an open child support case. See the official site for current rules.

Parents must work or attend school or training at least 20 hours a week, and income limits apply; see the official page. Children with special needs or at risk of abuse or neglect, and children of homeless, domestic violence survivor, or low-income migrant or farmworker families, may also be eligible. Families pay an income-based copayment. See the official site for current rules.

Check current limits and amounts on the official page for School Readiness Child Care Assistance

Income limits apply; see the official page. Certain people ages 16-64 must meet work requirements. Most households may have assets and still qualify; households with a disqualified member face an asset limit. You must be a Florida resident, a U.S. citizen or qualified noncitizen, and provide an SSN. Some people must cooperate with child support. Some changes in income or work hours must be reported within 10 days; see the official page. See the official site for current rules.

Check current limits and amounts on the official page for SNAP Food Assistance (Florida)

Income and asset limits apply; see the official page. Adults have a 48-month lifetime limit (child-only cases have none), and some must do work activities through Regional Workforce Boards. Parents must cooperate with child support, keep children under 5 up to date on shots, and keep children 6-18 in school (Learnfare). See the official site for current rules.

Check current limits and amounts on the official page for Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) and Relative Caregiver Program

Must meet low-income guidelines; exceptions may apply to seniors and certain others. Atlanta Legal Aid primarily serves Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, and Gwinnett counties. See the official site for current rules.

Must meet low-income guidelines; exceptions may apply to seniors and certain others. Atlanta Legal Aid primarily serves Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, and Gwinnett counties. See the official site for current rules.

Must meet low-income guidelines; exceptions may apply to seniors and certain others. Atlanta Legal Aid primarily serves Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, and Gwinnett counties. See the official site for current rules.

Must meet low-income guidelines; exceptions may apply to seniors and certain others. Atlanta Legal Aid primarily serves Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, and Gwinnett counties. See the official site for current rules.

Must meet low-income guidelines; exceptions may apply to seniors and certain others. Atlanta Legal Aid primarily serves Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, and Gwinnett counties. See the official site for current rules.

New families must be in a CAPS priority group. Must be Georgia residents. Children must be 12 or younger, or 17 or younger with qualifying special needs, and be U.S. citizens or qualified aliens. Most parents must be in a state-approved activity (work, school, or both) an average of at least 24 hours a week; this is waived for foster parents and DFCS Grandparents Raising Grandchildren participants. Gross income can't exceed CAPS limits (Appendix A). See the official site for current rules.

For noncustodial parents with an active IV-D child support case and paternity established. While enrolled you must pay support, get a job within 90 days, attend accountability sessions, register with the Department of Labor, and report new employment within two days. To complete it, you must work and pay support for 90 consecutive days. If you don't complete it, enforcement resumes and you can't re-enroll for nine months. See the official site for current rules.

Income limits generally apply (or you're 60 or older, in most Georgia counties); see the official page. Doesn't serve residents of Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, or Gwinnett counties (see the ga-atlanta-legal-aid-* entries). Other requirements apply. See the official site for current rules.

Check current limits and amounts on the official page for Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP)

Must meet Medicaid income, resource, and citizenship requirements for your coverage group. Children who are over the Medicaid limits may qualify for PeachCare for Kids (see ga-peachcare-for-kids). See the official site for current rules.

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or legally admitted immigrant, meet the income limits (see the official page), and be fully responsible for the primary home heating bill. Served first-come, first-served while funds last. Households whose energy bill has a credit of $1,000 or more aren't eligible. See the official site for current rules.

Check current limits and amounts on the official page for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) (Georgia)

For Georgia children age 18 and under (eligible until their 19th birthday) who are U.S. citizens or in an eligible legal immigrant category, have no current coverage, and aren't eligible for Medicaid. Income limits apply and are updated annually; see the official page. Income is verified at application and each annual renewal. Processing can take up to 45 days. See the official site for current rules.

Check current limits and amounts on the official page for PeachCare for Kids

Eligibility depends on household income and other rules set by DFCS; income limits aren't listed on the page fetched. See the official site for current rules.

For low-income families with children under 18, children age 18 who are in school full-time, and pregnant women. Families must cooperate with the Division of Child Support Services unless there is good cause. See the official site for current rules.

Children under 13, or 13 to 18 if they can't care for themselves. Parents or caretakers must be working, in school, or in job training (both parents in two-parent families), unless care is needed for protective purposes. Income limits apply; see the official page. Eligibility is redetermined every 12 months. See the official site for current rules.

Check current limits and amounts on the official page for Child Care Subsidy (formerly Child Care Connection Hawaii)

Full-time Hawaiʻi County residents with a permanent residence who have an active utility bill in their responsibility and meet income rules. All eligible household members must be U.S. citizens or qualified aliens with documents. Adults need picture ID, and members over age one need a Social Security card. SSI, SNAP, or TANF households may still qualify. See the official site for current rules.

Oʻahu households that meet H-HEAP rules (see hi-hheap). See the official site for current rules.

One type of H-HEAP payment per program year (October 1-September 30). Income and other rules are set by DHS and checked by your island's agency. See the official site for current rules.

For qualifying low-income individuals. Doesn't help with criminal or personal injury matters. Phone intake runs Mon-Fri 9:00-11:30 a.m. and 1:00-3:30 p.m. See the official site for current rules.

Covers eligible children, adults, pregnant women, and people who are aged, blind, or disabled. Long-term care and disability applicants need extra forms (listed on the page). People not eligible for Medicaid or CHIP may use the federal marketplace at Healthcare.gov. See the official site for current rules.

Child must be eligible for kindergarten at the end of the POD program year, or turn 3 or 2 by July 31 of the program year, and live with the applicant. Household income limits apply. The application period runs from April 1 before the program year through May 31 (or the last workday of May); late-day applications after 4:30 p.m. HST on the last day count as next working day. See the official site for current rules.

Households must meet eligibility rules and prove their circumstances. U.S. citizens and some lawfully admitted permanent residents may qualify. Income limits apply; see the official page. An intake worker makes the final decision. See the official site for current rules.

Check current limits and amounts on the official page for SNAP Food Assistance (Hawaiʻi)

Families must include at least one specified relative adult and a minor dependent child living together. Income limits apply; see the official page. Assets aren't counted. Lifetime limit is 60 months. Families must give Social Security numbers, cooperate with the Child Support Enforcement Agency when a parent is absent, and seek treatment for adult members who are disabled, recovering from substance or alcohol use, or in a domestic violence situation. See the official site for current rules.

Check current limits and amounts on the official page for TANF and TAONF Cash Assistance (Hawaiʻi)

Households in the listed counties that meet LIHEAP rules (see id-liheap). See the official site for current rules.

Households in the listed counties that meet LIHEAP rules (see id-liheap). See the official site for current rules.

Households in the listed counties that meet LIHEAP rules (see id-liheap). See the official site for current rules.

Households in the listed counties that meet LIHEAP rules (see id-liheap). See the official site for current rules.

Households in the listed counties that meet LIHEAP rules (see id-liheap). See the official site for current rules.

Households in the listed counties that meet LIHEAP rules (see id-liheap). See the official site for current rules.

Live in Idaho; at least one household member must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident; show proof of identity and heating expense; and meet income guidelines. One seasonal payment per program year (October-September). For crisis help, you must not have had a crisis payment in the last 12 months and must face disconnection, have a past-due bill or arrearage, or have less than 48 hours of bulk fuel. See the official site for current rules.

Idahoans in a housing crisis or at risk of homelessness; check eligibility online through IHFA. See the official site for current rules.

Families must live in Idaho, show proof of identity, and have children under 13 (or older with special needs or a disability) who are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. The provider must be registered with ICCP. Parents must be working, in a qualified training or education program (online school isn't accepted), or in TAFI, and meet income guidelines. See the official site for current rules.

Low-income people with civil legal problems; ILAS doesn't help with criminal matters. Case acceptance depends on program priorities, staff availability, and funding. Phone intake runs Monday-Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Mountain Time (none on Thursdays or Fridays). See the official site for current rules.

Children under 19 who are U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens and meet income guidelines. CHIP is for children who live in Idaho, are within income guidelines, and don't have private health insurance. See the official site for current rules.

Must be a U.S. citizen or legal immigrant and an Idaho resident, with household income under the program limits for your household size. With some exceptions, you must work or take part in an employment and training program. You can get SNAP from only one state at a time. See the official site for current rules.

Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, show proof of identity, and meet resource and income limits for your family size. For a caretaker relative grant, the relative child's income and resources count, but the adult relative's may not. See the official site for current rules.

Check current limits and amounts on the official page for Temporary Assistance for Families in Idaho (TAFI) cash assistance

Children in Illinois who meet program rules. See the official site for current rules.

Eligibility depends on the program. You must sign the application and include your name and address. See the official site for current rules.

Income-eligible households in Cook County. See the official site for current rules.

Chicago residents and families. See the official site for current rules.

Families who are working or attending school, with children up to age 13; depends on family size and gross income. See the official site for current rules.

Households under the CSBG 30-day income limits; see the official page. Residents without an SSN or ITIN can still apply, and all households are encouraged to apply regardless of immigration status. See the official site for current rules.

Check current limits and amounts on the official page for Help Illinois Families: Community Services Block Grant help (rent, food, shelter)

Tenants renting in Illinois who are in an eviction case for nonpayment, who meet income limits. Proof of citizenship is not required. See the official site for current rules.

Check current limits and amounts on the official page for Illinois Court-Based Rental Assistance Program (CBRAP)

Households under the program's 30-day income limits (see the official page) that are customers of Ameren Illinois, ComEd, Nicor Gas, North Shore Gas or Peoples Gas. Renters whose heat is included in rent may qualify. From October 1, 2026, older adults, people with disabilities, families with a child 5 or under, and households that are disconnected or about to be can apply; all other eligible households from November 1, 2026. Residents without an SSN or ITIN can still apply. See the official site for current rules.

Check current limits and amounts on the official page for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Most households with low income can get SNAP. Eligibility and benefit amount depend mainly on income and expenses and the number of people who live and eat together. See the official site for current rules.

Must be pregnant or have a child under 19 living with you (an 18-year-old must be a full-time high school student), live in Illinois (you can be homeless and still qualify), be a U.S. citizen or meet certain immigration requirements, and develop and follow a plan for becoming self-sufficient. See the official site for current rules.

Eligibility depends on the program, income and household. See the official site for current rules.

Households in the listed counties that meet the state EAP income limits. Benefits can't be paid while the utility account has a large credit balance; see the official page. See the official site for current rules.

Check current limits and amounts on the official page for Brightpoint Utility Assistance (EAP) for northeast Indiana

Low-income households in Vanderburgh, Posey and Gibson counties. Households with utilities included in rent qualify with a landlord affidavit. See the official site for current rules.

Income limits, county residency, a child under 13 (or under 19 with special needs) who is a U.S. citizen or qualified alien, and a CCDF-eligible provider. See the official site for current rules.

Check current limits and amounts on the official page for CCDF child care assistance (child care vouchers)

Eligibility depends on the program. See the official site for current rules.

Income limits apply, based on the most recent three months of income; see the official page. See the official site for current rules.

Check current limits and amounts on the official page for Energy Assistance Program (EAP): help with heating bills

Low-income adults 19 to 64 who are not eligible for Medicare or other Medicaid. Parents and caretakers must make sure their children have minimum essential coverage. See the official site for current rules.

Children up to age 19 and pregnant individuals who meet income rules. Apply with the Indiana Application for Health Coverage. See the official site for current rules.

Households must meet income and asset tests. Income and asset limits apply; see the official page. See the official site for current rules.

Check current limits and amounts on the official page for SNAP food assistance (Indiana)

For children under 18 living with a parent or a relative (such as a grandparent, aunt or uncle) who meet nonfinancial rules and whose countable monthly family income is within the TANF limits. Income limits apply; see the official page. See the official site for current rules.

Check current limits and amounts on the official page for TANF cash assistance (Indiana)

A child under 13 (or under 19 with special needs) who needs care, and income under the program limits plus work (an average of 32 hours a week, or 28 with a special-needs child), full-time school or training, a combination of both, looking for work, or an approved medical reason. Postsecondary education has a 24-month lifetime limit. See the official site for current rules.

LIHEAP is for qualifying Woodbury County households. For rent assistance, bring the Landlord Verification Form to your appointment. See the official site for current rules.

Residents of Cedar, Clinton, Muscatine and Scott counties who meet each program's income limits. See the official site for current rules.

Participation is voluntary; HHS contracts with local agencies to provide it. See the official site for current rules.

Families with children who meet income and other rules. Federal law limits FIP to 60 months in total; hardship exemptions are possible, for example for health problems, substance use problems or domestic violence. See the official site for current rules.

Households that meet LIHEAP rules in HACAP's counties. If you have a disconnect notice, gas shut-off, low deliverable fuel or a furnace that doesn't heat, contact your local office. See the official site for current rules.

Children under 19 who are not enrolled in other health or dental insurance, in families that meet the Hawki income guidelines. Coverage ends the first of the month after the child's 19th birthday. See the official site for current rules.

Households in Boone, Jasper, Marion, Polk or Warren County that meet LIHEAP rules. Early applications open October 1 for households with elderly or disabled members or at risk of disconnection; others can apply from November 1 through April 30. See the official site for current rules.

Adults 19 to 64 who live in Iowa, are U.S. citizens, meet the income limit and are not otherwise eligible for Medicaid or Medicare. See the official site for current rules.

Eligibility depends on the program. See the official site for current rules.

Groups include pregnant women, children up to 21, families with dependent children, adults 19 to 64, people 65 and older, and people who are blind or have a disability. Eligibility depends on income, assets, citizenship or immigration status and Iowa residency. See the official site for current rules.

Households that meet the income guidelines, have an energy burden and can verify citizenship status for all members. Applications are first come, first served. See the official site for current rules.

You must live in Iowa, be a U.S. citizen, U.S. non-citizen national or eligible non-citizen, meet income guidelines and give HHS the information it asks for. See the official site for current rules.

The family and child must live in Kansas and the child must usually be under 13 (exceptions apply up to 18 for an allowable need or a child who can't care for themselves). You must provide proof of income, identity for all adults, and citizenship and birth date for each child; if a parent is absent, the parent or guardian in the home must work with Child Support Services. Income and resource limits apply. See the official site for current rules.

You must live in Kansas, be a U.S. citizen or have a qualifying immigration status, and fall into a covered group such as children, pregnant women, low-income families with children, or people who are blind, disabled or elderly. Most programs have income or asset limits. See the official site for current rules.

For children under 19 who live in Kansas, are uninsured and don't qualify for Medicaid. Income limits apply. See the official site for current rules.

Eligibility depends on the program. See the official site for current rules.

Any individual or household that lives and eats together and has low income and resources may qualify. Income and resource limits apply and go up with household size; special rules apply for older adults, people with disabilities, veterans and farm households. See the official site for current rules.

The family must have at least one child under 18 in the home (including an unborn baby) living with a parent, relative or court-named caregiver, and must meet income and resource limits. Cash assistance has a 24-month lifetime limit. See the official site for current rules.

Low income, limited assets and a type of problem AppalReD handles; seniors regardless of income. See the official site for current rules.

For a child under 13, or older with a verified special need, who is a U.S. citizen or qualified immigrant living in Kentucky. Income must be under the state limit and parents must meet work or activity rules. See the official site for current rules.

Eligibility depends on the program. See the official site for current rules.

Fayette County residents facing eviction or utility disconnection who meet the residency and prior-assistance rules. See the official site for current rules.

For children under 19 without health insurance whose household income is under the KCHIP limit, based on Modified Adjusted Gross Income and tax household size. See the official site for current rules.

Mostly low-income households, based on income, assets and the type of problem. Some grants cover clients outside these limits, such as emergency domestic violence hearings and some services for people 60 and older. See the official site for current rules.

Eligibility depends on income, household and group (for example children, pregnant people, adults and people with disabilities). See the official site for current rules.

Applicants must have low income, live in Kentucky, be a U.S. citizen or qualified immigrant, and be a parent or caretaker relative of a child under 18 (or 19 if the school-attendance rule is met). A lifetime limit applies. See the official site for current rules.

Each program has its own rules. See the official site for current rules.

Kentucky residents. Tax credits and program eligibility depend on income and household. See the official site for current rules.

Anyone in Kentucky. See the official site for current rules.

People at or near poverty in the 33 counties served. Through a partnership, it also serves some groups in Boyle, Garrard, Lincoln and Mercer, and older adults in Clark, Estill, Lawrence, Madison and Powell. See the official site for current rules.

Low-income households under the program income limit. Enrollment happens in set periods. See the official site for current rules.

Jefferson County residents under the LIHEAP income limit who pay home energy costs directly or as an undesignated part of rent. See the official site for current rules.

Income limits and other rules apply. Housing Stabilization requires case management and has work-history rules. HOPE is for seniors and people with disabilities on fixed incomes. See the official site for current rules.

Households must meet income, resource, citizenship or qualified-immigrant and work-registration rules. Able-bodied adults without dependents have extra work rules. See the official site for current rules.

For a child under 13, or under 18 with a disability, who is a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen living in Louisiana. Parents or guardians must work, attend school or training, combine work and school, be actively seeking work, be in a transitional living program, or be experiencing homelessness, and household income must be within CCAP limits. See the official site for current rules.

The family must live in Louisiana, be financially needy, and include a child under 18 (or 18 and in full-time secondary school) living with a parent or another qualified relative. Household members must be U.S. citizens or qualified aliens with Social Security numbers. The family must cooperate with Child Support Enforcement. See the official site for current rules.

Counseling and classes are open to the public. I$AVE is for low-income Lafayette Parish residents whose household includes at least one minor child and has earned income, and who agree to save each month; income limits apply. See the official site for current rules.

The child must be under 18, live in Louisiana, and live with a qualified relative, and neither parent may live in the home. The relative must have legal custody or provisional custody, or get it within one year. Child and relative income limits apply. See the official site for current rules.

Anyone applying for or receiving the benefits handled in CAFÉ. See the official site for current rules.

Children under 19 who live in Louisiana and have no health insurance, in families within the program's income limits. Lawfully residing children may qualify. See the official site for current rules.

Eligibility depends on the program and on the interview and proof you provide. See the official site for current rules.

You must be responsible for your household energy bill and have an active heating or cooling utility account. Household income must be within program limits, and you can get only one LIHEAP benefit each season. Benefits depend on funding. See the official site for current rules.

You must live in Louisiana and be a U.S. citizen or lawfully present non-citizen. Non-citizens, whether residing legally or not, can qualify for emergency and labor and delivery coverage if they meet income rules. Income rules apply to all applicants. See the official site for current rules.

Residents served by the City-Parish Office of Social Services who meet LIHEAP or assistance program rules. See the official site for current rules.

The parent must live in Maine and the child must be a U.S. citizen or qualified alien. Income limits apply. See the official site for current rules.

People who do not have the income or resources to meet their own basic needs. Apply in the municipality where you live. See the official site for current rules.

Maine households that meet income and household-size limits. See the official site for current rules.

Children and young adults under 21 who meet income guidelines or disability criteria; Katie Beckett and the full-cost purchase option are for children under 19. See the official site for current rules.

Maine residents who meet income or disability rules; limits differ for children, adults and pregnant people. See the official site for current rules.

Income-eligible tenants; each program has its own rules. See the official site for current rules.

Families with dependent children living in the home, and pregnant individuals, who meet income and other rules. See the official site for current rules.

Low-income Maryland households that meet household income guidelines. See the official site for current rules.

Income-eligible households; apply through the public housing agency for your area. See the official site for current rules.

Children under 19 who are U.S. citizens or qualified non-citizens, meet the household income limit, and provide or apply for a Social Security number. See the official site for current rules.

Low-income Maryland residents, including children, parents, pregnant women, older adults and people with disabilities, who meet program rules. See the official site for current rules.

Families with dependent children who meet financial and other eligibility rules; families must cooperate with child support and comply with substance abuse provisions. See the official site for current rules.

Low-income Massachusetts families who need child care for work, school or other approved reasons. See the official site for current rules.

People who live in, or have a legal problem arising in, Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire or Worcester County and who fit CLA's client groups. See the official site for current rules.

Applicants and clients of DTA programs in Massachusetts.

Low-income residents of the listed cities and towns only; in some towns GBLS serves only people under sixty. Not every eligible person can be helped. See the official site for current rules.

Massachusetts homeowners and renters who meet household size and income rules. See the official site for current rules.

Families found eligible for EA Family Shelter, and some families in non-EA domestic violence shelters or residential treatment programs. See the official site for current rules.

Massachusetts residents who qualify; apply to find out. See the official site for current rules.

Residents of the listed towns who meet income guidelines and program priorities. See the official site for current rules.

Low-income residents of the listed towns only. See the official site for current rules.

Pregnant people, families with children, and relative caregivers in Massachusetts with a U.S. citizen or eligible immigrant in the family and income below the TAFDC limits. If you are not sure, apply. See the official site for current rules.