Federal

Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

Provides healthy foods, breastfeeding support, nutrition education, and referrals for low-income pregnant and postpartum individuals and young children.

Type: Benefit Amount: Varies by state and participant category Deadline: Rolling Location: United States

Stop Water Shutoffs and Get $200 to $2,500 in Water Bill Help: A Practical Guide to the LIHWAP Emergency Assistance Program

If you’ve ever opened a water bill and felt your stomach do that little drop—like you just missed a step on the stairs—you’re not alone. Water and wastewater service is one of those modern miracles you only notice when it’s threatened.

Amount: Varies by state; typically $200-$2,500 in arrearage or reconnection assistance Deadline: Ongoing Location: United States

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Monthly food benefits that help low-income households buy healthy groceries in authorized retail stores.

Amount: Varies by household size and income Deadline: Rolling Location: United States

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Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Provides monthly cash assistance to low-income seniors, blind individuals, and people with disabilities to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter.

Amount: Up to $943 per month for individuals in 2024 (higher in some states) Deadline: Rolling Location: United States

TEACH Grant

Up to $4,000 per year for education students who commit to teaching high-need subjects in low-income schools.

Type: Grant Amount: $4,000 per year (prorated after sequestration) Deadline: FAFSA priority deadlines Location: United States

Teacher Loan Forgiveness

Federal program that forgives up to $17,500 in Direct or FFEL loans for qualifying teachers serving in low-income schools.

Type: Benefit Amount: Up to $17,500 in loan principal forgiven after five consecutive academic years Deadline: Apply after completing five years; submit before loans are consolidated or paid off Location: National

USDA Section 502 Direct Home Loan

Zero-down payment mortgage for very low- and low-income rural homebuyers financed directly by USDA Rural Development.

Type: Loan Amount: Loan limit varies by county; payment assistance can reduce effective interest rate to 1% Deadline: Rolling Location: United States - Rural

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loans and Grants

Provides low-interest loans and grants to very low-income rural homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize dwellings.

Type: Benefit Amount: Loans up to $40,000 at 1% interest; grants up to $10,000 for seniors Deadline: Rolling Location: United States

VA Disability Compensation 2025: How to Secure Up to $4,000+ Monthly Tax-Free

Tax-free monthly payments for veterans with service-connected disabilities, plus added allowances for dependents.

Type: Benefit Amount: $171–$4,433+ per month in 2025, based on disability rating and dependents Deadline: Rolling application Location: United States

VA Health Care Benefits for Veterans: Complete Enrollment Guide for 2025

Comprehensive medical, mental health, and pharmacy services for eligible veterans through the VA health care system.

Type: Benefit Amount: Value varies; many services have no premiums with limited copays based on priority group Deadline: rolling application Location: United States