Low Income

Low Income funding pages collect matching grants, scholarships, benefits, fellowships, and other programs from the FindMyMoney.App directory. Use this page to compare current opportunities, then verify deadlines and eligibility on the official source before applying.

Seattle Utility Discount Program: 60% Off Electric and 50% Off Water, Sewer, and Solid Waste Bills

The City of Seattle Utility Discount Program provides an ongoing 60% discount on Seattle City Light electricity bills and a 50% discount on qualifying Seattle Public Utilities water, sewer, and solid waste services for income-qualified households.

Status: Rolling Type: Benefit Amount: Ongoing 60% discount on Seattle City Light electricity and 50% discount on Seattle Public … Deadline: Rolling or ongoing Location: Seattle and Washington

Section 8 Housing Vouchers: How the HUD Housing Choice Voucher Program Helps Pay Rent

A practical guide to eligibility, local waitlists, voucher amounts, and the steps required to rent with Housing Choice Voucher assistance.

Status: Rolling Type: Benefit Amount: Varies by local PHA, household income, family size, unit, and payment standard Deadline: Rolling or ongoing Location: United States

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

The U.S. Department of Labor program provides paid, part-time community service assignments and work-based training for unemployed adults age 55 and older with family income at or below 125% of the federal poverty level. Local grantees also connect participants with employment assistance and a path toward unsubsidized work.

Status: Rolling Type: Benefit Amount: An average of about 20 paid hours per week at the highest applicable federal, state, or local … Deadline: Rolling or ongoing Location: United States

Social Services Block Grant (SSBG / Title XX)

A federal block grant that lets states and territories fund social services for households with low incomes, including child care, protective services, disability services, case management, transportation, and community-based care.

Status: Historical Type: Benefit Amount: FY2026 federal funding level: $1,603,100,000 nationally; no direct individual award amount Deadline: Historical reference Location: United States and U.S. territories

South Carolina LIHEAP: Help With Heating and Cooling Bills

South Carolina's Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program helps eligible households pay heating or cooling costs, restore disconnected service, and address qualifying year-round energy crises through local LIHEAP offices.

Status: Rolling Type: Benefit Amount: Regular benefit $200-$775 for cooling and up to $850 for heating Deadline: Rolling or ongoing Location: South Carolina

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.

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

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Monthly food benefits that help eligible households buy food and supplement their grocery budget through an electronic benefit transfer account.

Status: Rolling Type: Benefit Amount: Varies by household size and income Deadline: Rolling or ongoing Location: United States

TANF Cash Assistance: How to Find Your State Program and Apply

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) provides time-limited cash assistance and related services through state, territory, and Tribal programs. Learn what varies by location, what to prepare, and where to apply.

Status: Rolling Type: Benefit Amount: Varies by state, territory, tribe, family size, and household circumstances Deadline: Rolling or ongoing Location: United States

Tennessee Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Tennessee LIHEAP is one-time help with heating and cooling costs for income-eligible households across all 95 counties, administered by THDA and local agencies while funding remains.

Status: Rolling Type: Benefit Amount: $174 to $750 for the 2025-2026 program, depending on household energy burden Deadline: Rolling or ongoing Location: Tennessee

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)

A federal food aid program where USDA supplies food commodities to state agencies, who then distribute free emergency food through food banks, pantries, and meal sites to low-income households and families.

Status: Rolling Type: Benefit Amount: Free food assistance Deadline: Rolling or ongoing Location: United States