URIDA lists 40 programs for people in Connecticut: 31 from government agencies, 9 from nonprofits, foundations, utilities and other private groups. Each one was checked against its official page. Some serve only part of the state, and dates and rules change, so look on the official page before you apply.
URIDA is not a government agency. Each program's operator takes applications and decides eligibility.
Low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and infants and children up to age five at nutritional risk; must live in Connecticut (U.S. citizenship not required) and meet income guidelines at or below 185% of the federal poverty income limit.
If working: pay stubs for the last 4 weeks or an employer letter with gross income and hours for the last 3 months
Other income (workers' compensation, veterans' benefits, pension, child support, alimony): a benefit or award letter, or a check or record of payment
Non-citizens: a Permanent Resident Card, Employment Authorization Card or other immigration documents
College students: proof of enrollment (course schedule, enrollment letter, financial aid papers) and of a student exemption
Optional (may raise benefits): housing costs, utility costs, dependent care costs, medical costs (age 60 and over, or disabled), child support payments
Connecticut homeowners (borrower and owner-occupant of the home) behind or expecting to fall behind on mortgage payments or non-mortgage expenses (non-escrowed property taxes, condo/HOA fees, water and sewer liens) due to a financial hardship beyond their control.
The completed Energy Assistance Application (form W-1104)
Utility documents: the most recent heating bill or electric bill, or a lease showing that utilities are included in the rent
Income documents for each household member: pay stubs for the previous 30 days, or 4 consecutive weeks within the last 3 months (or an employer letter); the self-employment worksheet and the latest Internal Revenue Service (IRS) 1040 with schedules; award letters, bank statements showing alimony, child support or adoption deposits, or signed statements from the people who contribute
Households that receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI): proof that you receive SSI
If they apply: a zero-income form, an affidavit certifying that no child support is received, a certification of disability
When to apply
CEAP 2026-2027 season: September 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027.
Workers who lost their job or whose hours were reduced through no fault of their own, earned sufficient wages in the 12 to 18 months before filing, and are able and available to work, actively looking for work and legally authorized to work in the United States.
Refugee Assistance Program (Refugee Cash Assistance and Refugee Medical Assistance)
Who it is for
Individuals who qualify as refugees under international law resettling in Connecticut; RCA and RMA are given for up to four months from the date they are eligible for Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) benefits and services.
SBA low-interest disaster loans for the September 13, 2026 flash flooding (Fairfield, New Haven, Litchfield counties)
Who it is for
Homeowners, renters, businesses, and nonprofits in Fairfield County and the contiguous counties of New Haven County and Litchfield County impacted by the September 13, 2026 flash flooding. Homeowners: up to $500,000 to repair primary residence.