50 states · DC · Updated monthly
Assistance programs,
organized by state.
Every federal, state, and county program — sorted by where you live. Housing vouchers in California. LIHEAP in Ohio. Emergency rental in Texas. All verified against primary government sources.
◢ Most programs available
Top 8 states by
program coverage.
California
Sacramento
Texas
Austin
New York
Albany
Florida
Tallahassee
Illinois
Springfield
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Massachusetts
Boston
Ohio
Columbus
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All 50 states,
every program.
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Six core programs.
State-specific rules.
Each state page cross-references federal programs with state-administered variants — SNAP in New Mexico looks different from SNAP in Connecticut.
Housing & rental aid
Section 8, emergency rental, homebuyer down-payment programs
Food & nutrition
SNAP, WIC, commodity supplement, school meals
Utility assistance
LIHEAP, weatherization, shutoff protection
Healthcare
Medicaid, CHIP, prescription aid, ACA enrollment
Emergency cash
TANF, crisis funds, disaster relief
Education
State grants, scholarships, tuition assistance
Do I have to live in a state to qualify for its programs?
- Almost always yes — state programs are funded by that state's taxpayers and typically require residency. Most states require 30 to 90 days of continuous residence before benefits begin. Federal programs like SNAP and Medicaid are administered by states but available to residents of any state.
Can I apply to programs in multiple states at once?
- Only if you actually qualify as a resident in each — dual applications for the same benefit are considered fraud. If you recently moved, apply in your new state of residence and close out benefits in your previous state.
Are state programs always better funded than federal ones?
- It varies. Federal programs have larger budgets and standardized rules. State programs often fill gaps (emergency housing, utility shutoff protection) and can move faster but have smaller budgets and waiting lists.
How current is the information for each state?
- Every state page is re-verified against its primary source (state agency website, official bulletins) on a 30-day cycle. Closing dates, dollar amounts, and eligibility rules are updated the same day we find changes.
What if my state isn't listed here?
- All 50 US states and DC are covered. Territories (Puerto Rico, Guam, US Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands) have federal-program access through USDA, HHS, and SBA — we'll add territory pages in a future release.
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