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California LifeLine Telephone Service Program

Statewide discount on home and mobile phone service for eligible low-income households in California.

Type: Benefit Amount: $7.25 monthly federal Lifeline discount plus $14.85 state supplement; additional connection and service discounts Deadline: Apply within 30 days of receiving your California LifeLine application form Location: California

California Middle Class Scholarship

State-funded tuition relief for middle-income undergraduates at the University of California and California State University systems.

Type: Grant Amount: Covers up to 40% of systemwide tuition and mandatory fees after other aid Deadline: March 2 FAFSA/CADAA priority; rolling updates through summer Location: United States - California

Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) | Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services

State subsidy that lowers the cost of child care for eligible Louisiana families working, in school, or in job training.

Amount: Varies by parish, provider type, and child age; covers most or all tuition Deadline: Rolling; applications processed year-round Location: United States - Louisiana

Child Tax Credit (CTC) & Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Introduction | Department of Revenue - Taxation

Refundable state credits that mirror and enhance the federal EITC and Child Tax Credit for Colorado families.

Amount: CO EITC up to 50% of federal credit; CO Child Tax Credit up to $1,200 per child Deadline: Apr 15, 2025 Location: Colorado

College for All Texans | My Texas Future

Need-based Texas state grant that covers tuition and fees for eligible students pursuing a first bachelor’s degree at public universities.

Type: Grant Amount: Up to the full amount of tuition and mandatory fees at eligible institutions Deadline: Priority deadline: January 15 FAFSA/TASFA Location: United States - Texas

Colorado CHFA Down Payment Assistance

Forgivable second mortgage and grant options from the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority to help first-time and repeat buyers cover down payments and closing costs.

Type: Benefit Amount: Up to 3% grant or 4% second mortgage ($25,000 maximum) Deadline: Rolling; tied to first mortgage reservation Location: United States - Colorado

Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI)

Provides paid family and medical leave benefits with wage replacement for Colorado workers.

Type: Benefit Amount: Up to 90% of pay capped at $1,280 for 12 weeks Deadline: Rolling; apply 30 days before leave when foreseeable Location: Colorado

Colorado Home Energy Rebates

Colorado Energy Office rebates funded by the Inflation Reduction Act to support efficiency and electrification upgrades.

Type: Benefit Amount: Up to $14,000 per home with bonus incentives for high savings Deadline: Statewide launch expected in 2025 with reservations required before installation Location: Colorado

Colorado Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)

Seasonal program that helps qualifying Colorado households pay winter heating costs and access emergency furnace repairs.

Type: Benefit Amount: Average benefit $400–$1,000 per season plus emergency repair grants Deadline: November 1 through April 30 each heating season Location: United States - Colorado

Colorado Property Tax, Rent, and Heat Rebate (PTC)

Refund program that reimburses a portion of property tax, rent, and heating expenses for low-income Colorado residents.

Type: Benefit Amount: Up to $1,044 annually plus up to $344 for heat, with possible one-time boosts Deadline: Applications due June 10 each year (claims accepted retroactively for four years) Location: Colorado