URIDA lists 39 programs for people in Georgia: 29 from government agencies, 10 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.
CSFP: low-income seniors in Georgia sixty years of age or older, in the counties listed for the two food banks. TEFAP: available in all 159 counties; households at or below 200% of the current federal poverty level who live in Georgia.
Run by Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS)
Who it is for
SNAP 'provides monthly benefits to low-income households to help pay for the cost of food'; a household may be one person living alone, a family, or several unrelated individuals who routinely purchase and prepare meals together. DFCS decides eligibility.
First-time homebuyers, OR homebuyers who have not owned a home in the past three years, OR those who purchase a home in certain areas, who also have household income up to the maximum, limited liquid assets, and meet mortgage credit requirements; limits vary by Georgia county/area.
Services and programs are provided to all 159 counties. The applicant needs to be a U.S. citizen or legally admitted immigrant; assistance is provided for individuals at one hundred and twenty-five percent (125%) of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Who it is for
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or legally admitted immigrant, have total gross annual household income at or below 60% of the State's Median Income, and have full responsibility for paying energy bills for the primary home heating source.
Qualifying patients receiving medically necessary care from Tanner; family income must be less than two times (200%) current FPG for family size; separate policies for Georgia and Alabama facilities. Excludes routine co-pays/deductibles unless hardship documented, cosmetic and fertility services.
Individuals who meet the requirements for income, resources and citizenship; coverage categories include low-income families with children under age 19 and adults who are age 65 or over, blind or disabled.
Youth in foster care, between the ages of 14-21 years old. The 2026 Summer Program is for youth 15-17 years old by June 1, 2026, currently in foster care in Georgia, who are a U.S. Citizen, permanent resident, or have an employment authorization card.
When to apply
GA CREW 2026 Summer Program registration: the last period ran March 2, 2026 to April 17, 2026. Look on the official page for the next one.
Youth or young adults under the age of 28 who are currently in foster care, have experienced foster care, or were placed for adoption by the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services; U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen under federal Title IV.
Georgia SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program)
Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers; 'Georgia SHIP helps people with Medicare understand their benefits and make informed decisions about health care options.'
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program - Intake and Counseling Information
Who it is for
People who have disabilities that present a substantial impediment to employment; the virtual Intake Unit is accessible to everyone throughout the state of Georgia. You should apply if you have a disability that causes substantial employment problems and you are seeking employment.
Veterans Benefits Assistance (GDVS Veterans Field Service Offices)
Who it is for
Veterans and their families, caregivers, and survivors, for help filing a claim for state or federal veterans benefits; offices are assigned to north or south Georgia regions.
People aged 60 years or older who live in Georgia, with a civil (not criminal) legal problem of a type ELAP handles, whose circumstances put their life or well-being at risk; ELAP does not check income.
Georgia homeowners who owned and occupied the home as their legal residence as of January 1 of the taxable year; additional exemptions for qualifying seniors, disabled veterans and certain surviving spouses as described.
Eligible Medicaid members who have no other means of transportation available, transported only to medical services covered under the Medicaid program (medical treatment, evaluations, obtaining prescription drugs, obtaining medical equipment).