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U.S. grants & benefits,
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Plain-English profiles of 14 major assistance programs: food, housing, healthcare, energy bills, student aid, and more.

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Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

A refundable federal tax credit for low and moderate income workers, worth up to $8,231 for tax year 2026 (the return you file in early 2027) if you have three or more qualifying children.

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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

State-run monthly cash assistance for very low-income families with children, funded by a federal block grant with 60-month lifetime limit and work requirements.

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