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Kansas Homestead Refund Program

Refundable Kansas income tax credit that returns a portion of property taxes or rent equivalents to low- and moderate-income homeowners and renters.

Type: Benefit Amount: Refund up to $700 for standard Homestead, up to $1,000 for SAFESR senior freeze refunds Deadline: File claim Form K-40H (or K-40PT for SAFESR) by April 15 following the tax year Location: Kansas

Kansas Promise Scholarship

Last-dollar scholarship covering tuition, fees, and books for high-demand programs at Kansas community and technical colleges.

Type: Grant Amount: Covers remaining tuition, fees, and required books up to $20,000 lifetime Deadline: Priority deadline each semester varies by campus; applications accepted until funds are expended Location: United States - Kansas

Kentucky Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

Offers subsidy and crisis benefits to help Kentucky households afford heating and cooling, along with referrals to weatherization and community supports.

Type: Benefit Amount: Subsidy benefit $50-$250 per month during season; crisis aid up to $600 per event Deadline: Subsidy program runs Nov–Mar; crisis intake Nov–Mar and spring cooling; applications accepted until funds exhausted Location: Kentucky

Kentucky Work Ready Scholarship

Last-dollar tuition aid for high-demand technical programs, with strategies for pacing coursework and layering supports.

Type: Grant Amount: Covers tuition for up to 60 credit hours in eligible certificate and associate programs Location: United States - Kentucky

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Louisiana Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP): Subsidized Child Care for Working Families

State subsidy that lowers the cost of child care for eligible Louisiana families working, in school, or in job training. Covers most or all tuition at licensed child care centers and family homes.

Amount: Varies by parish, provider type, and child age; covers most or all tuition Deadline: Rolling; applications processed year-round Location: United States - Louisiana

Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC)

Provides regular and crisis bill payment help, weatherization referrals, and energy education for qualifying Louisiana households.

Amount: $100–$1,800 per year through regular and crisis awards based on income, energy burden, and parish policies Deadline: Parishes accept applications on rotating schedules; crisis assistance year-round while funds last Location: Louisiana

Louisiana Laws - Louisiana State Legislature

Freezes assessed value of a Louisiana homestead for qualifying seniors, disabled residents, and surviving spouses so property taxes do not rise with market value.

Amount: Freezes assessed value at the year of qualification, preventing tax increases from reassessment Deadline: Apply with parish assessor annually between January 1 and December 31 Location: Louisiana

Maine Property Tax Fairness Credit

Refundable Maine income tax credit that reimburses a portion of property tax or rent for eligible households.

Type: Benefit Amount: Up to $2,500 depending on age, disability status, property tax or rent paid, and income Deadline: Aligns with Maine income tax filing deadline (generally April 15) Location: Maine

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Maryland Child Care Scholarships 2025: How to Cut Your Daycare Bill with This State Benefit

Child care in Maryland can easily rival a mortgage payment. If you’ve ever done the math on what you earn versus what you hand over for daycare, you know the sinking feeling: *Is this even worth working for?*

Amount: Covers a portion of child care tuition based on income and provider type Deadline: Applications accepted year-round Location: United States - Maryland

Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP)

Helps low-income Maryland households pay home heating bills through direct grants, budget counseling, and crisis intervention.

Type: Benefit Amount: Annual heating grants $150–$2,400 depending on fuel type and income Deadline: Applications accepted year-round; funding prioritized October–May Location: Maryland