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231 grants + 85 benefits — 316 programs total. Use AI search to find what fits your situation.
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Internal Revenue Service / HealthCare.gov
ACA Premium Tax Credits
ACA Premium Tax Credits (also called Premium Tax Credits or PTCs) help low- and middle-income individuals and families afford health insurance purchased through the ACA Marketplace by reducing monthly premium costs. The credit amount is based on household income relative to the Federal Poverty Level — households earning between 100% and 400% of FPL are eligible, and under enhanced provisions through 2025, higher-income households may also qualify. Credits can be applied in advance to reduce monthly premiums or claimed as a lump sum when filing taxes.
U.S. Department of Education
Adult Education and Family Literacy Act Grants
The Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA), Title II of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, funds state grants to provide free or low-cost adult education services including basic literacy, high school equivalency (GED/HiSET), and English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction for adults who lack a high school diploma or basic English proficiency. Services are delivered through community colleges, community-based organizations, and public schools across every state and territory. Programs also include integrated education and training, workforce preparation, and transition support to postsecondary education or employment.
Bureau of Indian Education, U.S. Department of the Interior
Bureau of Indian Education Scholarships
The Bureau of Indian Education Higher Education Grant program provides financial assistance to eligible American Indian and Alaska Native students to pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees at accredited colleges and universities. Awards help cover tuition, fees, books, and living expenses, and are distributed through BIE directly or through federally recognized tribes participating in the program. Students must reapply annually and maintain satisfactory academic progress to retain funding.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
CHIP — Children's Health Insurance Program
CHIP provides low-cost or free health coverage to children in families that earn too much to qualify for Medicaid but cannot afford private insurance, with income eligibility typically ranging from 200% to 300% or higher of the Federal Poverty Level depending on the state. Coverage includes routine check-ups, immunizations, doctor and dental visits, hospital care, lab and X-ray services, and prescription drugs. In some states, CHIP also covers pregnant women and parents of eligible children.
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Commodity Supplemental Food Program
The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) improves the health of low-income seniors aged 60 and older by supplementing their diets with monthly packages of nutritious USDA-purchased foods such as canned fruits and vegetables, cheese, pasta, peanut butter, canned juice, and dry milk or cereal. The program operates through approximately 35 states and several Indian Tribal Organizations, distributing food through local agencies, food banks, and senior centers. Waiting lists exist in many areas due to high demand.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Community Mental Health Block Grant
The Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (MHBG) provides funding to states and territories to support comprehensive community mental health services for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. States use funds to support community mental health centers, crisis services, supported housing, assertive community treatment, and other evidence-based mental health interventions. Individuals access services through state-funded community mental health providers, often at reduced or no cost based on income.
U.S. Department of Energy
DOE Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) reduces energy costs for low-income households by increasing the energy efficiency of their homes, while ensuring their health and safety. Funded through the DOE, WAP provides services to approximately 35,000 homes per year. Services include insulation, air sealing, HVAC system upgrades, and health and safety improvements.
Fair Food Network (USDA-supported)
Double Up Food Bucks
Double Up Food Bucks is a nutrition incentive program that matches SNAP dollars spent on fruits and vegetables at participating farmers markets and, in some states, grocery stores and co-ops — effectively doubling the purchasing power of SNAP recipients for fresh, locally grown produce. Participants earn matching tokens or digital credits on a dollar-for-dollar basis, with daily or seasonal limits varying by location. The program is funded through USDA Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) grants and operates in over 25 states.
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Grant
Funds community-based organizations addressing environmental and public health issues in underserved communities. Supports collaborative approaches to environmental justice including technical assistance and community capacity building.
Social Security Administration / Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Extra Help — Medicare Part D Low Income Subsidy
Extra Help (also called the Low Income Subsidy or LIS) assists Medicare beneficiaries with limited income and resources in paying Medicare Part D prescription drug plan premiums, deductibles, and copays, potentially saving over $5,000 per year. Full Extra Help eliminates the Part D premium (up to the benchmark amount), the deductible, and the coverage gap, with copays of $0–$4.70 for generics and $0–$11.80 for brand-name drugs in 2024. Beneficiaries who receive Medicaid, SSI, or Medicare Savings Program benefits are automatically enrolled.
Department of Education
Federal Pell Grant
Need-based federal grant for low and moderate income undergraduate students. Does not need to be repaid. Award amount depends on financial need, cost of attendance, and enrollment status.
U.S. Department of Education
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
FSEOG provides supplemental grant funding to undergraduate students with exceptional financial need, prioritizing Federal Pell Grant recipients with the lowest Expected Family Contributions. Awards range from $100 to $4,000 per year and do not require repayment. Students must be enrolled at a participating institution and complete the FAFSA.
U.S. Department of Education
Federal Work-Study
Federal Work-Study (FWS) provides part-time employment to undergraduate and graduate students with financial need, enabling them to earn money to help pay education expenses while enrolled at least half-time. Jobs are available on-campus and off-campus, with many off-campus positions at nonprofits, public agencies, or employers providing community services related to the student's field of study. Work-Study wages do not count against the following year's financial aid calculation, preserving aid eligibility.
Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Federally Qualified Health Centers
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) are community-based health care providers that receive federal funding to provide primary care services in underserved areas to anyone, regardless of their ability to pay. FQHCs offer comprehensive services including primary care, dental, mental health and substance use disorder services, prenatal care, and pharmacy, on a sliding-fee scale based on income. There are over 1,400 FQHC grantees operating more than 14,000 service delivery sites across the United States, territories, and freely associated states.
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations
The Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) provides monthly packages of USDA-purchased nutritious foods to income-eligible Native American households living on or near federally recognized Indian reservations and in Oklahoma. The program offers an alternative to SNAP and is distributed by Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs) or state agencies, with packages tailored to reflect cultural food preferences. FDPIR serves approximately 90,000 people per month at over 100 distribution sites.