Do not know which benefit to look for? Start from your situation instead — answer a few questions and see all 14 programmes at once.
Use this free Benefits Finder to see which programs — SNAP, Medicaid, WIC, LIHEAP, housing help, cash assistance, and more — you may be able to apply for, and get the official government link to start. Answer a few quick questions; nothing is submitted to any agency and no account is required.
Benefits Finder
Not sure where to start? Use the Benefits Finder to see which U.S. assistance programs may be worth checking for your household — then go straight to the official application site.
Benefits Finder
Answer 5 quick questions to see which programs may be worth checking. This is not an eligibility decision.
Programs worth checking
About this information. GlobalBenefits.org is an independent resource and is not a government agency or affiliated with any benefits program. Always apply through the official government links — applying for benefits is free. Beware of sites that charge you to apply.
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Reviewed by the GlobalBenefits editorial team · Last reviewed July 14, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Benefits Finder free?
Yes. It is completely free and no account is required.
Does it submit my application?
No. It does not submit anything to any agency — it shows you which programs may fit and gives you the official government link to apply.
Is GlobalBenefits a government website?
No. GlobalBenefits.org is an independent resource and is not a government agency. Applying through the official sites is always free.
Which programs does it cover?
SNAP (food stamps), Medicaid, CHIP, WIC, LIHEAP energy help, housing/Section 8, cash assistance (TANF), and more.