Financial Assistance Directory: Every Type of Help, Organized | NRP

Financial Assistance Directory

Every kind of help we cover, organized by what you need. Official and free routes are always listed first inside each guide.

Last updated: September 3, 2026

By immediate need

FoodSNAP, WIC, food banks RentEmergency rental assistance, eviction help UtilitiesLIHEAP, weatherization, shutoff prevention Everything at onceCrisis triage, in order Emergency cash & grantsTANF, charitable funds, real grants DisastersHelp after fires, floods, and storms

By financial goal

Get out of debtEvery option, honestly compared Compare debt programsDMPs, consolidation, settlement Fix your creditReports, scores, and disputes Housing & ownershipVouchers to first-time buying Find money you're owedFree official state searches Payments & creditsEITC, CTC, state rebates

By life situation

Low incomeThe full state-by-state program map Health coverageMedicaid, CHIP, and marketplace help Mental healthSupport and low-cost care Benefits overviewWhat exists and who it's for Financial literacyBudgets, saving, and the basics CalculatorsRun your numbers, free

Learn the process

How to apply for assistanceStep-by-step walkthrough Is debt relief right for me?An honest decision guide Scam warningsSpot fake help before it costs you