URIDA lists 69 programs for people in Oregon: 53 from government agencies, 16 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.
Rules and ways to apply show what the official pages name, and there can be others. Words in quotation marks are copied from the official page. FPL means the federal poverty level.
Oregon WIC Program (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children)
Run by Oregon Health Authority, Public Health Division (Oregon WIC Program)
Who it is for
Statewide: people living in Oregon; are a pregnant, postpartum or breastfeeding woman, an infant or a child under 5; have household income under 185% of the federal poverty limit (proof of full Medicaid/OHP, TANF, SNAP or FDPIR counts as income eligible); and have a nutritional need or risk.
Oregon statewide: individuals and families who live in Oregon, meet income guidelines (e.g. $2,660 monthly for 1 person, effective March 2026 through February 2027), and are U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens.
Oregon statewide through awarded organizations by county: first-time and/or first-generation homebuyers at or below 100% of area median income (AMI); 25 percent of funds are reserved for Oregon veterans.
Emergency Rent Assistance (Multnomah County / City of Portland)
Run by Multnomah County, with funding from the City of Portland and the State of Oregon
Who it is for
Multnomah County, Oregon only: residents of Multnomah County (regardless of citizenship status) with household income at or below 65% of the Area Median Income (AMI) who have an eviction notice.
Home Repair Loan Program (Portland Housing Bureau)
Run by Portland Housing Bureau (PHB), City of Portland
Who it is for
City of Portland, Oregon, Interstate Corridor TIF District only: eligible homeowners with low and moderate incomes who own and reside in a single-family residence located in the Interstate Corridor TIF District.
Home Weatherization Services (Weatherization Assistance Program)
Run by Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS)
Who it is for
Oregon statewide through local agencies: households with income at or below 200% of Federal Poverty Level; priority to seniors (60 and older), people with disabilities, households with children under nineteen, high residential energy users and households with a high energy burden.
In-Home Energy Services (IES) - Energy Trust of Oregon
Run by Energy Trust of Oregon
Who it is for
Clackamas, Crook, Deschutes, Jackson and Jefferson counties, Oregon only: income-qualified Oregon homeowners, with eligibility determined based on area median income.
Income-Qualified Bill Discount (Portland General Electric)
Run by Portland General Electric (PGE)
Who it is for
Qualifying residential PGE customers, for the PGE account at their primary residence; eligibility is based on household size and the average annual gross income for all household members 18 years and older combined.
Oregon Energy Assistance Programs (LIHEAP and Oregon Energy Assistance Program)
Run by Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) funds the programs
Who it is for
Oregon statewide through local CAAs: households with income at or below 60% of Oregon's median income that have documented energy costs (renters or owners); OEAP is for customers of Pacific Power and Portland General Electric.
Oregon Reproductive Health Program (free or low-cost reproductive health services and birth control)
Who it is for
Statewide, Oregon. People may qualify for free birth control and services with income up to $3,325 monthly / $767 weekly for a household of 1 (add $1,184 monthly per additional person), income before taxes as of March 2, 2026.
ScreenWise (Oregon breast and cervical cancer screening program)
Who it is for
People who live or intend to live in Oregon, age 18-39 needing breast or cervical cancer diagnostic services or 40 or older needing screening or diagnostic services, with household income at or below 250% of Federal Poverty Level and no or not enough health insurance (e.g. 1 person: $3,325 monthly).
Oregon Tobacco Quit LineOregon Health Authority, Public Health Division (Tobacco Prevention); checked November 11, 2026
Cash assistance (3)
Oregon Unclaimed Property Program (Oregon State Treasury)
Run by Oregon State Treasury, Unclaimed Property Program
Who it is for
Owners of unclaimed funds whose last known address was in Oregon (and closest relatives or court-listed heirs of deceased owners; businesses and government agencies).
TANF Cash Benefits (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)
Run by Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS)
Who it is for
Oregon statewide: families that live in Oregon and have little or no income and very few resources; the applicant must be the parent or caregiver for a child who is 18 or younger, or be pregnant, or be 18 or younger and head of their household.
Temporary Assistance for Domestic Violence Survivors (TA-DVS)
Run by Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS)
Who it is for
Oregon statewide: people who live in Oregon, meet income limits for the TANF program, are a parent or relative taking care of a minor child or are pregnant, and are at risk of domestic violence, either now or in the future.
Adoption Assistance Program and Guardianship Assistance Program
Run by Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), Adoption and Guardianship Assistance Programs
Who it is for
Families adopting children with special needs from Oregon foster care who meet all listed conditions (e.g. the court decided the child cannot or should not be returned to his or her parents), and relative guardians of children in Department or tribe care or custody who meet the listed requirements.
Run by Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC)
Who it is for
Multnomah, Crook, Jefferson, Deschutes, Coos, Curry, and Reedsport only: families living there who meet the ERDC income limits; families seeking care must be eligible for Employment Related Day Care (ERDC).
Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE) - Oregon
Who it is for
Statewide, Oregon (nine service areas covering every listed county): children ages birth to five with developmental delays and disabilities, and their families.
Run by Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC)
Who it is for
Oregon statewide: families living in Oregon who are working, in school, on medical leave, receiving TANF, or in certain Child Welfare programs; with a child under 13 (or 13 to 17 with special circumstances); within income limits; and meeting immunization requirements or an exemption.
Oregon Prenatal to Kindergarten (OPK) - Oregon's Head Start-aligned program
Run by Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC)
Who it is for
Statewide, every county in Oregon: a pregnant parent or a child up to kindergarten entry, if family income is equal to or below 100% of the Federal Poverty Level or categorically eligible (e.g. SNAP, TANF, foster families, families experiencing homelessness).
Relief Nursery (Eugene/Springfield) - Outreach: Home Visiting and Respite Childcare
Run by Relief Nursery Inc
Who it is for
Lane County, Oregon (Eugene and Springfield sites): families who are raising young children and experiencing high levels of stress. Services are provided in English and Spanish.
Preschool Promise (PSP)Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC); checked November 11, 2026
Jobs and training (4)
Become an apprentice - Oregon registered apprenticeship (BOLI)
Run by Bureau of Labor and Industries (Oregon BOLI)
Who it is for
Most programs require at least 18 years old and a high school diploma or GED (not every program; under 18 can use pre-apprenticeship programs); veterans and members of the Oregon National Guard and Reserve get career counseling and advocacy.
Workers in Oregon who lost a job or had hours reduced; people who live in Oregon or near Oregon but regularly commute to work in Oregon must register in iMatchSkills. Claimants must be able to work, available to work and actively seeking work.
People who work for an employer in Oregon and earned at least $1,000 in the base year or alternate base year, with a qualifying life event; self-employed people, independent contractors and Tribal governments can choose coverage. Federal employees and others listed are not automatically covered.
Statewide, Oregon: job seekers (laid off, changing careers, or looking for a first job); priority of service for veterans and eligible spouses. 39 locations.
Oregon residents of all ages (at least 12 months before college) pursuing a first associate or bachelor's degree at a participating Oregon institution, with financial need; undocumented and DACA students who meet all requirements can file the ORSAA. 2026-27 SAI limit: 8,000.
Recent Oregon high school graduates or GED test graduates; Oregon resident at least 12 months before college (dependent students' parents must also live in Oregon); 2.0 cumulative GPA or 145 on all GED tests; no more than 90 college credits; SAI limit of 27,000 for the Class of 2026.
OSAC Scholarship Application (one application for 600+ Oregon scholarships)
Run by Oregon Student Aid (OSAC), Higher Education Coordinating Commission
Who it is for
Unless a scholarship says otherwise: Oregon residents who are U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens, and are graduating high school students, GED or home-schooled graduates, or first-time college freshman, undergraduate, or graduate students, not owing a grant refund or in loan default.
Statewide, Oregon: residents in nursing facilities, residential care facilities, assisted living facilities, continuing care facilities, and adult foster care homes; services are available to residents, families, facility staff, and the general public.
Run by Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Community Services and Supports
Who it is for
Live in Oregon; 60 years or older, or any age with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder; or 19 through 59 with physical disabilities in listed counties (e.g. Benton, Lane, Marion, Multnomah, Washington); not receiving Medicaid except Food Stamps or Medicare premium help.
Anyone living in Oregon who developed a qualifying disability before the age of 46; an Authorized Legal Representative (ALR) can open an account for someone who can't. Non-residents are pointed to the national ABLE for ALL Savings Plan.
Run by Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Vocational Rehabilitation
Who it is for
Oregon statewide: people who have a physical, developmental or mental disability that makes it hard to get or keep a job, need help looking for a job or with training or tools, and are able to legally work in the United States; also young people with disabilities age 14 to 24.
Oregon Veterans' Emergency Financial Assistance Program (OVEFAP)
Who it is for
Veterans and their immediate family (spouse, unremarried surviving spouse, child, or stepchild) who are in need of emergency financial assistance (ODVA, State of Oregon).
Oregon Veterans' Home - The Dalles (OVHTD): Admissions & Cost
Who it is for
Oregon veterans discharged under general or honorable conditions, spouses or surviving spouses, and Gold Star Parents, who need skilled or intermediate nursing home care as determined by physician and USDVA and can pay the resident's portion of the cost of care, if any.
Catholic Charities of Oregon - Immigration Legal Services (ILS)
Run by Catholic Charities of Oregon
Who it is for
Immigrants and refugees throughout Oregon and southwest Washington, including separated families, survivors of domestic violence and other violent crimes, refugees, DACA recipients, and low-income individuals and families seeking documentation.
IRCO Workforce & Employment Services - Career Pathways & Job Coaching (Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization)
Run by Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO)
Who it is for
Clackamas, Multnomah, Washington, & Malheur Counties, Oregon (Portland Metro area and some programs in Ontario, OR); Career Coaches serve youth ages 14-24 and adults 18+.
Refugee Services (Refugee Cash and Refugee Medical programs)
Run by Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS)
Who it is for
Oregon statewide: people with an eligible immigration status who live in Oregon, meet income standards, are not full-time college students, have been in the U.S. as a refugee under 12 months (or got qualifying status in the past 12 months), and are not receiving/eligible for TANF (cash) or Medicaid.
Renters' Rights Hotline (Community Alliance of Tenants)
Run by Community Alliance of Tenants (CAT)
Who it is for
Renters anywhere in Oregon; renters outside CAT's funded counties (Multnomah, Washington, Jackson, Marion, Deschutes and Coos) may need to join CAT as a member.
Oregon Earned Income Credit (EIC), including Oregon EIC for ITIN filers
Run by Oregon Department of Revenue
Who it is for
Oregon income tax filers who qualify for the federal EITC (part-year residents and nonresidents multiply the EIC by their Oregon percentage); people who can't claim the federal EITC only because they or family members lack an SSN valid for work may claim the Oregon EIC using an ITIN.
Run by Oregon Department of Revenue (Deferral Program)
Who it is for
Disabled or senior homeowners in Oregon; household income limit for 2026 is $70,000 (prior 2025 calendar year income); homestead real market value limits apply (RMV minimum cap for 2026: $301,000).
Tax benefits for families (Oregon Kids Credit and other family credits)
Run by Oregon Department of Revenue
Who it is for
People who file an Oregon personal income tax return (full-year, part-year residents and nonresidents may claim the Oregon Kids Credit, prorated for part-year and nonresidents); e.g. Oregon Kids Credit for dependent children ages 0 to 5; ITIN filers may claim it.
Working Family Household and Dependent Care Credit (WFHDC)
Run by Oregon Department of Revenue
Who it is for
Oregon income tax filers whose AGI is less than the limit for their household size and who paid qualifying household services or dependent care expenses for a qualifying individual (e.g. a child under age 13 you can claim as a dependent, or a disabled spouse or dependent not capable of self-care).
Run by Oregon DMV (Oregon Department of Transportation), DMV Driver Transactions Unit
Who it is for
Qualifying Oregon residents (and visitors) with disabilities who meet the definition of disabled in ORS 801.387 as certified by a qualifying healthcare provider; Temporary Disability and Foreign Visitor permits do not require Oregon residency.
Portland-area TriMet service: seniors age 65+, people on Medicare, people with disabilities, people who qualify based on income (enrolled in Oregon Health Plan, SNAP or TANF, or meeting income requirements), veterans, active-duty military and reservists.
Locations within three-quarters of a mile of TriMet's bus lines and MAX stations and within the TriMet service area (Portland Metropolitan area); people whose impairment prevents them from using fixed-route service. Eligibility is not based on age, income or inability to drive.
Oregon Lifeline (phone or high-speed internet discount), Tribal Lifeline & Tribal Link Up
Run by Oregon Public Utility Commission (Oregon Lifeline), with participating service providers
Who it is for
Qualifying low-income Oregon households: at least 18 and you or a household member receives SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, Federal Public Housing Assistance, Veterans or Survivors Pension, or listed Tribal programs, or income at or below 135 percent of federal poverty guidelines. One benefit per household.
Oregon Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network - No-Cost Small Business Advising
Who it is for
Small business owners and people starting a business throughout Oregon; 'SBDC services are provided in a nondiscriminatory way to all legal residents and citizens in the US.'