Federal

Veterans Directed Care Program

A self-directed home care program that gives veterans of all ages a flexible budget to hire their own caregivers—including family members and neighbors—and purchase services that help them live independently at home and in their communities.

Type: Benefit Amount: Individualized monthly budget based on assessed care needs Deadline: Rolling Location: United States

Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance – Free Services for Crime Victims

Free crisis intervention, counseling, legal advocacy, emergency financial assistance, and supportive services for victims of all types of crime—including assault, robbery, domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, homicide survivors, DUI crashes, fraud, and identity theft—through over 4,400 community organizations funded by the federal Crime Victims Fund.

Type: Benefit Amount: Free victim support services; compensation may reach $10,000-$75,000 Deadline: Rolling Location: United States

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) – Free Tax Preparation

Free tax return preparation and filing assistance for low-to-moderate-income individuals, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited-English speakers through IRS-certified volunteers at thousands of community sites nationwide. VITA helps eligible filers claim valuable tax credits including the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Child Tax Credit, and education credits.

Type: Benefit Amount: Free tax prep; filers often claim refunds and credits worth thousands Deadline: Rolling Location: United States

WIOA Job Training Grants: Get $2,000 to $8,000 Plus Free Career Coaching to Learn New Skills

Tuition, supportive services, and career coaching for jobseekers through WIOA Individual Training Accounts and programs.

Type: Grant Amount: Typically $2,000–$8,000 per participant plus supportive services Deadline: rolling intake Location: United States