Federal
Senior Nutrition Program (Older Americans Act Congregate and Home-Delivered Meals)
Free nutritious meals for adults aged 60 and older, served at community sites (senior centers, faith-based facilities, restaurants) or delivered directly to the homes of those who are homebound. The program also provides nutrition counseling, social connection, and referrals to other aging services.
Social Services Block Grant (SSBG / Title XX)
Flexible federal funding that supports a broad array of social services in every state, including child care, adult protective services, foster care, home-delivered meals, transportation, substance abuse treatment, and more. States use SSBG to fill gaps not covered by other programs.
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Provides healthy foods, breastfeeding support, nutrition education, and referrals for low-income pregnant and postpartum individuals and young children.
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) – Free Medicare Counseling
Free, unbiased health insurance counseling for Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers through a nationwide network of trained volunteer counselors. SHIP helps seniors and people with disabilities understand Medicare options, compare plans, enroll in coverage, resolve billing problems, and access cost-saving programs—saving beneficiaries an average of $1,000+ per year in healthcare costs.
State Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services
Free career services for people with physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory disabilities through a nationwide network of state vocational rehabilitation agencies. Services include career counseling, job training, education assistance, assistive technology, job placement, and ongoing support—all at no cost to eligible individuals.
Stop Water Shutoffs and Get $200 to $2,500 in Water Bill Help: A Practical Guide to the LIHWAP Emergency Assistance Program
If you’ve ever opened a water bill and felt your stomach do that little drop—like you just missed a step on the stairs—you’re not alone. Water and wastewater service is one of those modern miracles you only notice when it’s threatened.
Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant (SABG)
Free or low-cost substance abuse prevention, treatment, and recovery support services funded by SAMHSA and administered through every state and territory. Services include outpatient counseling, residential treatment, medication-assisted treatment, detoxification, recovery housing, and peer support—with priority for pregnant women, IV drug users, and individuals with children.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Monthly food benefits that help low-income households buy healthy groceries in authorized retail stores.
TEACH Grant
Up to $4,000 per year for education students who commit to teaching high-need subjects in low-income schools.
Teacher Loan Forgiveness
Federal program that forgives up to $17,500 in Direct or FFEL loans for qualifying teachers serving in low-income schools.