Benefit

Franklin County Auditor - Homestead

Property tax reduction for qualifying senior and disabled homeowners in Ohio.

Amount: Reduces taxable value of a home by up to $25,000 (or $50,000 for disabled veterans) Deadline: Applications due to county auditor by December 31 for the current tax year Location: Ohio

Free & Low‑Cost Health Coverage in Washington State: Your Complete Guide to Apple Health Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

Needing medical, dental, or vision care and not knowing how you’ll pay for it is a miserable feeling. A toothache you ignore because you can’t afford the dentist. Glasses you haven’t updated in years.

Type: Benefit Amount: Comprehensive no-cost or low-cost health coverage for eligible Washington residents Location: United States - Washington

GST/HST credit - Overview - Canada.ca

Quarterly tax-free payments to help low- and modest-income Canadians offset the goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax they pay.

Type: Benefit Amount: Up to CAD $519 for singles, $680 for married/common-law couples, plus $179 per child (2024-25) Deadline: File annual tax return Location: Canada

Head Start and Early Head Start

Comprehensive early childhood programs that provide education, health, nutrition, and family support services for low-income pregnant people, infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Type: Benefit Amount: No-cost comprehensive early childhood education and wraparound family services Deadline: Rolling enrollment; selection prioritized based on need Location: United States

Heating Help in Massachusetts Grant: How to Get $400–$1,600 for Winter Energy Bills and Past-Due Balances

If you live in Massachusetts and dread opening your winter heating bill, this program is for you.

Amount: Benefit amounts vary $400–$1,600 plus arrearage forgiveness Deadline: November 1 through April 30 each season Location: United States - Massachusetts

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Illinois Rental Assistance Program

Statewide initiative that offers emergency rental assistance, eviction prevention services, and housing stability coaching for Illinois renters facing financial hardship.

Amount: Up to 18 months of rental arrears and future rent payments; housing stability services Deadline: Application windows open periodically; check portal for current round Location: United States - Illinois

IRS Small Business Health Care Tax Credit

Helps eligible small employers offset the cost of providing health insurance through the SHOP Marketplace.

Type: Tax Credit Amount: Up to 50% of employer-paid premiums (35% for tax-exempt employers) for two consecutive tax years Deadline: Claimed on annual tax filings; employers must purchase coverage through SHOP to qualify Location: United States

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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

Massachusetts Rental Assistance Grant 2025: How to Get Up to 10000 from RAFT to Stay Housed

If you are in Massachusetts, behind on rent, and losing sleep wondering how you are going to keep your home, the RAFT program is one of the few tools that can actually move the needle.

Amount: Up to $10,000 per household per 12-month period Deadline: Rolling; assistance provided until funding exhausted Location: United States - Massachusetts

Minnesota Energy Assistance Program

Grants that help income-eligible Minnesota households pay energy bills, prevent shutoffs, and improve home energy efficiency.

Type: Benefit Amount: Up to $3,200 per year plus emergency crisis benefits Deadline: May 31 annually; emergency requests accepted year-round Location: United States - Minnesota