URIDA lists 44 programs for people in Virginia: 35 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.
Residents of Virginia who are pregnant, breastfeeding, just had a baby, or are a mother, father, grandparent, foster parent, or other legal guardian of a child under the age of 5, with a nutritional need (determined at the local WIC clinic) and income within the posted guidelines.
SNAPVirginia Department of Social Services; checked October 17, 2026
Housing (2)
Virginia Housing Down Payment Assistance Grant
Who it is for
Homebuyers who are a qualified first-time homebuyer or repeat buyer purchasing in Areas of Economic Opportunity, have a bond FHA/Conventional loan from Virginia Housing, have household income within Virginia Housing's income limits, and are within its sales price / loan limits.
Consumers who participate in SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, Federal Public Housing Assistance, or Veterans Pension and Survivors Pension Benefit, or with income at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines; one Lifeline subscription per household.
Medical AssistanceVirginia Department of Social Services; checked October 17, 2026
Cash assistance (1)
General Relief (GR) Program
Who it is for
Children under 18 who live with an adult who is not a relative, who meet all TANF rules except the rule about living with a relative, and where the GR Program is available in their area (Virginia localities that operate it).
Virginia residents who are employed or in a job search, in education or training, receiving CPS, in a VIEW activity, or in a SNAPET plan; for children under age 13 or children with special needs under age 18 who reside with the applicant.
Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia (Early Intervention)
Who it is for
Any infant or toddler in Virginia who isn't developing as expected or who has a medical condition that can delay typical development; services are available for eligible children until their 3rd birthday.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) - DARS Senior Employment Program
Who it is for
Low-income, unemployed adults age 55 and older; 'While having a disability is not an eligibility factor, those with disabilities have priority of service.'
People separated from their employer or whose hours were reduced; you can file in Virginia if you performed any work in Virginia during the last 18 months (plus listed federal civilian and military cases).
Social Security Income recipients and/or certain adults who are 65+, blind, or disabled, who live in a qualified assisted living facility, adult foster home, or supportive housing that accepts Auxiliary Grants; must have lived in Virginia voluntarily for at least 90 days (close-relative exception).
Virginia residents at least 18 years old with a serious physical disability or brain injury with functional limitations in activities of daily living, able to make decisions and self-manage a personal assistant, and not eligible for comparable services through Medicaid or other programs.
Get Veteran Career Support (Virginia Works veterans employment services)
Run by Virginia Works (Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement)
Who it is for
Veterans from all periods of military service, and those currently transitioning out of the military; priority of service for Veterans and Eligible Spouses in qualified Department of Labor employment and job-training programs.
Virginia Veteran and Family Support Program (VVFS)
Who it is for
Veterans of any era who are Virginia residents regardless of military discharge status; Virginia National Guard members; Armed Forces Reserves members; transitioning service members; family members and caregivers of service members and veterans.
Refugee Services - Virginia Refugee Resettlement Program (Office of New Americans)
Who it is for
Refugees and their families in Virginia ('Virginia welcomes refugees and their families'); Unaccompanied Refugee Minor foster care programs are listed 'For children arriving without parents'.
Virginia homeowners and licensed contractors filing Virginia individual income tax returns who incurred costs for purchase/construction of new units or retrofitting with accessibility or universal visitability features; rental units are not eligible.
Virginia Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) & Credit for Low Income Individuals
Run by Virginia Department of Taxation (Virginia Tax)
Who it is for
Virginians with lower income: EITC if you qualified to claim a federal EITC; CLI if family Virginia adjusted gross income is below federal poverty guidelines. Not if claimed as a dependent on someone else's Virginia return, among other listed exclusions.
GRTC CARE Paratransit (Community Assisted Ride Enterprise)
Who it is for
People whose disability prevents them from independently using fixed-route bus service, within GRTC's service area (CARE up to 3/4 mile from fixed routes; CARE Plus beyond); hours listed for Richmond, Chesterfield and Henrico residents; riders who are 80 years old or older are automatically eligible to receive an ADA Paratransit photo ID card and apply by contacting the Eligibility Coordinator or with the 80+ application.
Medicaid members who are part of the managed care health plans and members in the fee-for-service program, when they do not have another way to get to a doctor appointment or other Medicaid services.
Businesses currently operating in Virginia, in good standing with the State Corporation Commission, with a credit score of 650 or higher, that also meet one of: $10M or less in annual revenue over each of the last three years; net worth of $2M or less; fewer than 250 employees.
Homeowners and business owners whose property had a total loss or major damage in Tropical Storm Helene or the February 2025 storms; contact table covers listed counties/cities served by four southwest Virginia PDCs.