Low Income

340B Drug Pricing Program

Significantly discounted prescription medications available at eligible hospitals, community health centers, and clinics that participate in the federal 340B program. Patients served by these covered entities can access outpatient drugs at prices 25%–50% below retail.

Type: Benefit Amount: Prescription drug discounts of 25%–50% below retail prices Deadline: Rolling Location: United States

Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP): Program Ended — What to Do Now

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) was a major U.S. broadband discount benefit, but it ended on June 1, 2024. This guide explains what ACP offered, key end dates, how to avoid enrollment scams, and the best current alternatives (like Lifeline).

Amount: Former benefit: up to $30/month internet discount ($75 on Tribal lands) plus a one-time device … Deadline: Jun 1, 2024 Location: United States

Alabama LIHEAP Energy Assistance: How Low Income Households Can Get 200 to 1,000 Dollars for Power Bills

Keeping the lights on should not be a luxury, and choosing between groceries and air conditioning is not a “budgeting problem” — it is a crisis.

Amount: Benefit amounts $200-$1,000 based on income, fuel type, and emergency status Deadline: Winter intake opens Dec 1; summer cooling opens June 1; applications accepted while funds last Location: Alabama

Arkansas Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Helps low-income Arkansas households pay heating and cooling bills through seasonal grants, crisis aid, and weatherization support.

Type: Benefit Amount: $150–$1,500 per season depending on fuel type, household size, income, and crisis status Deadline: Regular assistance: typically January–April and July–September; crisis assistance available year-round while funds last Location: Arkansas

Austin Energy Customer Assistance Program (CAP)

Provides monthly utility bill discounts, fee waivers, and energy efficiency upgrades for income-eligible Austin residents.

Type: Benefit Amount: $25-$120 monthly electric discount plus water, wastewater, drainage, and solid waste fee … Deadline: Apply anytime; annual recertification Location: Texas and Austin

Brazil Bolsa Família

Brazil's flagship conditional cash transfer program providing monthly financial assistance to low-income families, reaching over 21 million households. Beneficiaries receive a minimum of R$600 per month, with additional supplements based on family composition, in exchange for meeting education and health conditionalities.

Type: Benefit Amount: R$600 minimum monthly benefit per family, plus additional per-child and per-member supplements Deadline: Rolling Location: Brazil

California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) Discount

Reduces electric and natural gas bills for eligible households served by investor-owned utilities in California.

Type: Benefit Amount: At least 30% off electricity and 20% off natural gas usage charges Deadline: Apply anytime; recertify every 2 years (4 years for seniors and permanently disabled customers) Location: California

California CalWORKs

California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) provides cash aid and services to eligible families with children.

Type: Benefit Amount: Up to $1,000+ monthly depending on family size Deadline: Rolling Location: United States - California

California LifeLine Telephone Service Program

Statewide discount on home and mobile phone service for eligible low-income households in California.

Type: Benefit Amount: $7.25 monthly federal Lifeline discount plus $14.85 state supplement Deadline: Apply within 30 days of receiving your California LifeLine application form Location: California

Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) | IRS (Tax Year 2025)

Updated IRS EITC guidance for tax year 2025 returns filed in 2026, including current income limits and maximum credit amounts.

Amount: Up to $8,046 for tax year 2025 (three or more qualifying children) Deadline: Apr 15, 2026 Location: United States