Benefit

Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend

Annual dividend from Alaska's oil wealth fund for residents who meet the physical presence and eligibility rules.

Type: Benefit Amount: Varies annually; $1,312 in 2023 with future payouts tied to fund performance Deadline: March 31 application window with mid-October payment Location: United States - Alaska

Arizona LIHEAP Energy Assistance: How to Get Up to 3000 Dollars a Year for Power and Cooling

If you live in Arizona, you do not need a scientist to tell you that heat can be dangerous. A few days of triple-digit temperatures with a past due power bill is not an inconvenience; it is a medical risk.

Amount: Up to $3,000 per year including crisis benefits Deadline: Year-round; subject to funding availability Location: United States - Arizona

CalFresh (California SNAP)

Monthly food assistance for low-income Californians, providing an average of $291 per person to help cover grocery costs, with emphasis on work supports and nutrition education.

Type: Benefit Amount: Average $291 per person/month (up to $1,751 for 8-person household) Deadline: Rolling (apply anytime) Location: United States - California

Canada Child Benefit

Tax-free monthly payment from the Government of Canada to help eligible families cover the cost of raising children under age 18.

Type: Benefit Amount: Up to CAD $7,437 per child under 6 and $6,275 per child aged 6–17 (2024-25 rates) Deadline: Apply anytime Location: Canada

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 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

Connecticut HUSKY Health

Comprehensive Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance coverage for Connecticut residents across HUSKY A, B, C, and D programs.

Type: Benefit Amount: Covers full medical, behavioral health, dental, and pharmacy benefits with minimal or no premiums Deadline: Year-round enrollment; renewals tied to annual eligibility reviews Location: United States - Connecticut

Cut Your Georgia Property Tax Bill with a Homestead Exemption Benefit: How to File by April 1 and Keep More Money at Home

Property taxes have a special talent: they show up with clockwork reliability, then quietly inflate your monthly budget like a slow leak in a tire.

Amount: Varies by exemption; state homestead exempts $2,000 of assessed value, while local senior exemptions can eliminate school taxes Deadline: File initial application with county tax assessor by April 1 of the tax year Location: Georgia

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Cut Your Ohio Property Taxes by Up to 25000: Franklin County Homestead Exemption Benefit Guide (Plus 50000 for Disabled Veterans)

If you own a home in Ohio, you already know the not-so-fun truth: property taxes have a way of showing up like an uninvited houseguest—regularly, loudly, and with zero interest in your budget.

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

Florida Homestead Exemption

Property tax and assessment limits for Florida homeowners, including Save Our Homes protection and additional relief for seniors, veterans, and first responders.

Type: Benefit Amount: Base exemption up to $50,000; additional exemptions vary by county Deadline: File initial application (Form DR-501) with county property appraiser by March 1 Location: Florida