URIDA lists 77 programs for people in Washington: 67 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.
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.
People who live in Washington state, meet income requirements based on household size, and meet citizenship or immigration status requirements; a fugitive felon or an undocumented immigrant cannot get Basic Food.
Run by Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA)
Who it is for
Anyone living in Washington State who self-declares they do not have the resources to feed themselves and their families; no documentation is ever required to receive this food.
Washington residents age 60 or older and Native Americans/Alaska Natives age 55 or older with a monthly income below 185% of the federal poverty level.
Foreclosure Fairness Program (Department of Commerce)
Run by Washington State Department of Commerce
Who it is for
Washington homeowners facing foreclosure: free housing counseling is provided to Washington homeowners; counselors can refer eligible homeowners to the Mediation Program; low and moderate-income homeowners can also contact the statewide civil legal aid program.
Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) Referral Program
Run by Washington State Department of Commerce
Who it is for
People who live in Washington state, are unable to work for at least 90 days due to a physical and/or mental incapacity, are at least 18 (or legally emancipated or in a married couple if under 18), and meet income, resource and citizenship/immigration status requirements.
Keep King County Housed (rent assistance and eviction prevention)
Run by King County Department of Community and Human Services
Who it is for
Renters in King County, WA who need help covering past-due rent and/or have an active eviction notice: current address in King County, household resides and owes back rent at that address, household income does not exceed 80% of Area Median Income, and landlord willing to participate.
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Washington
Run by Washington State Department of Commerce
Who it is for
Low-income households in Washington state; eligibility is based on heating costs, household income and household size, net income, with supporting agencies determining income qualifications.
PSE Home Energy Lifeline Program (HELP) and Bill Discount Rate
Run by Puget Sound Energy (PSE)
Who it is for
Residential PSE customers for their primary home who are the account holder or a co-customer, with household income at or below 80% area median income or 200% federal poverty level, whichever is higher.
Seattle Utility Discount Program (City Light and Seattle Public Utilities)
Run by City of Seattle (Seattle City Light and Seattle Public Utilities)
Who it is for
Homeowners or renters with a Seattle City Light and/or Seattle Public Utilities bill in their name whose total household income in the one-month period before applying is at or below the listed limits (effective January 1, 2026, e.g. $4,269 gross monthly for a household of 1; based on 70% of the state's median income)
Area
This program may cover only part of Washington. Look on the official page for the area it serves.
Weatherization Assistance Program, Washington Department of Commerce
Run by Washington State Department of Commerce
Who it is for
Washington state homeowners and renters who make up to 200% of the federal poverty level (200% FPL), 60% of the state median income (60% SMI), or 80% of the area median income (80% AMI)
People in Washington State who are uninsured or underinsured, between 21 and 64 years, with low incomes (gross yearly income at or below 250% or 300% FPL, e.g. $39,900 or $47,880 for a family of 1, effective January 13, 2026 - January 31, 2027)
Cascade Care Savings (Washington Healthplanfinder)
Run by Washington Health Benefit Exchange (Washington Healthplanfinder)
Who it is for
Households under 250% FPL ($39,900 per year for a one-person household and $68,300 for a three-person household) who buy a Cascade Care plan through Washington Healthplanfinder; you cannot get these savings if you qualify for Apple Health.
Washington residents who are entitled to Medicare Part A, meet income requirements in WAC 182-517-0100, and meet citizenship or immigration status requirements.
People living in Washington state who are age 65 or older, blind, or at least 18 with a health condition that stops them from working at least 12 months in a row, and who meet income and resource requirements in WAC 388-478-0090 and citizenship or immigration status requirements.
Crime Victims Compensation Program (Washington Department of Labor & Industries)
Run by Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, Crime Victims Compensation Program
Who it is for
People who sustained a physical injury or mental health trauma as a result of a gross misdemeanor or felony crime in Washington State and reported the crime to law enforcement and cooperated with the investigation.
Families in Washington who meet income and resource requirements (same as TANF and Family Medical), have a short-term need, and can demonstrate they expect to have income and resources to meet their long-term needs; they must meet the TANF or State Family Assistance eligibility rules in WAC 388-400-0005.
Women residing in Washington state who are pregnant, meet income and resource requirements and citizenship/alien status requirements, are not eligible for TANF or State Family Assistance, and do not meet a 60-month TANF Time Limit Extension hardship category.
Washington families that include a pregnant person or a minor child (or a child under age 19 in high school or equivalency), meeting resource limits, income requirements by household size and TANF time limits; State Family Assistance is for Washington residents not eligible for TANF solely because of Welfare Reform Act changes.
Run by Employment Security Department - Washington State
Who it is for
People who need leave when a serious health condition prevents work, to care for a family member with a serious health condition, for pregnancy or birth, to bond with a new child, or for a family member in the military.
ECEAP (Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program)
Run by DCYF (Department of Children, Youth, and Families)
Who it is for
Children who are 3 or 4 years old and meet criteria that may include family earning up to 36% state median income (Tribal family up to 100%), school district special education services, homelessness, prior ESIT, ECLIPSE, Head Start or Early ECEAP participation, an IEP, or qualifying factors.
Head Start (DCYF page: Head Start / Early Head Start in Washington)
Who it is for
Children ages 0 through 5, or expectant families, whose family income is at or below 130% of the federal poverty level (priority at or below 100%), or who receive TANF, SSI or Basic Food Assistance in Washington State, or who are experiencing homelessness or in foster care.
Run by DCYF (Department of Children, Youth, and Families)
Who it is for
Families living in Washington state with total household income below 60% of State Median Income at application, where a parent or caregiver is employed, in high school or equivalency (age 21 or younger), in college, or in a WorkFirst or BFET plan.
Registered Apprenticeship (Become an Apprentice, Washington Department of Labor & Industries)
Run by Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I)
Who it is for
Anyone can pursue an apprenticeship; generally you must be capable of performing the work with or without reasonable accommodations, have the skills and abilities to learn the trade, and provide proof of age, high school diploma or equivalent, and other required documents.
Training Benefits program (Employment Security Department)
Run by Employment Security Department (Training Benefits Unit)
Who it is for
Dislocated workers, workers who earned less than an average of $22.26 per hour in the jobs used to claim unemployment benefits (2026), people with a disability, and Washington National Guard or recently honorably discharged military members, who are receiving or have used up unemployment benefits.
Washington workers who lose a job through no fault of their own; benefits are not based on financial need; in Washington a person needs 680 hours in covered employment during a regular base year of 18 months.
Basic Education for Adults (SBCTC: adult basic education, high school diploma and GED preparation)
Run by Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC)
Who it is for
Adults who are at least 16 years old; students under 19 must be formally released from high school before enrolling; a Washington state resident age 16 or older pays $25 for most classes.
College Bound (formerly College Bound Scholarship), WSAC
Run by WSAC (Washington Student Achievement Council)
Who it is for
Students in public school income-eligible for free-and-reduced price lunch in 7th, 8th, or newly in 9th grade, or in state foster care or dependent of the state; private school or homeschool students who meet the income requirements can contact the program.
Run by WSAC (Washington Student Achievement Council)
Who it is for
Low- and middle-income students who meet Washington state residency requirements for state financial aid, enroll at least half-time in an eligible program at a participating college, maintain satisfactory academic progress, and are able to work legally in the United States.
Run by WSAC (Washington Student Achievement Council)
Who it is for
Washington residents of all immigration statuses with a high school diploma, GED or equivalent, planning to enroll in an eligible approved program (college, certificate, job training, apprenticeship); a family of four with income of $83,500 or less could get a full award, up to $139,500 some money.
Meals on Wheels (Sound Generations, Seattle/King County)
Run by Sound Generations
Who it is for
King County, WA residents age 60 and older who need support accessing nutritious meals at home; some adults under age 60 may also qualify if enrolled in programs such as COPES or PACE-Providence.
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Run by DSHS
Who it is for
People 55 years of age or older who require nursing home level of care but can live safely in the community at enrollment with PACE services, and who reside in the service area of a PACE organization.
Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA)
Run by Office of the Insurance Commissioner (Washington)
Who it is for
People in Washington with Medicare or health coverage questions; SHIBA advisors are volunteers who can help you understand the different parts of Medicare, assess your needs and help you enroll in Medicare and assistance programs.
Run by Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
Who it is for
Washington workers who meet the contribution requirement and have a care need, meaning help with at least three activities of daily living; Washington workers who move out of state can continue participating.
Residents of nursing homes, boarding homes (assisted living facilities), adult family homes, and state operated veterans' homes in Washington, or their advocates.
Run by Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA)
Who it is for
Youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Washington; to be approved for services a person must be enrolled in DDA and meet financial (Medicaid) and functional eligibility.
Run by Washington Assistive Technology Act Program (WATAP)
Who it is for
Individuals who want to borrow an assistive technology device, shipped anywhere in Washington State; requests may be made by a person with a disability, family members, advocates or service providers.
Washington State Department of Services for the Blind (Vocational Rehabilitation and Independent Living Services)
Run by Washington State Department of Services for the Blind
Who it is for
People of all ages who are Blind, Deaf-Blind or Low Vision; for vocational rehabilitation, people whose visual disability makes it difficult to work and who can legally live and work in the United States.
Run by Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA)
Who it is for
Veterans who served in any branch of the US Armed Forces, with an Honorable or General Under Honorable Discharge (OTH case by case), homeless for one or more nights, desiring a clean and sober lifestyle, willing to undergo a criminal background check; no income cap.
Run by Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA)
Who it is for
Applicants who served in any branch of the US Armed Forces including the National Guard, with an honorable discharge or already eligible for federal VA monetary benefits, who reside in Washington State; spouse of a resident or widow of an eligible veteran; Gold Star Parent.
Naturalization Services (DSHS Office of Refugee and Immigrant Assistance)
Run by DSHS Office of Refugee and Immigrant Assistance (ORIA)
Who it is for
Legal permanent residents who live in Washington, are 18 or older, receive SSI or other DSHS-administered cash, food or medical assistance, and meet the criteria to apply for U.S. citizenship (or are within one year of being eligible to naturalize)
Eligible refugees and other humanitarian immigrants without minor children in Washington, with listed immigration statuses (refugee, asylee, Amerasian, Cuban-Haitian entrant, certified victim of trafficking, Iraq or Afghanistan Special Immigrant Visa holder, Afghan and Ukrainian humanitarian parolees eligible for federal benefits) and resources of less than $12,000.
Eviction Defense Program / appointed counsel tenant defense (Washington Office of Civil Legal Aid)
Run by Office of Civil Legal Aid (OCLA)
Who it is for
Indigent tenants in unlawful detainer cases (appointed counsel) and low-income tenants at risk of displacement or eviction who are not yet eligible for appointed counsel (pre-filing eviction defense)
Northwest Justice Project (NJP) and CLEAR legal intake line
Run by Northwest Justice Project (NJP)
Who it is for
People with low incomes facing civil (non-criminal) legal problems in Washington State; for legal issues outside King County call CLEAR, for King County legal issues start by contacting 211.
Property tax assistance program for widows or widowers of veterans (Washington Department of Revenue)
Run by Washington State Department of Revenue, Property Tax Division
Who it is for
A widow or widower of a veteran who died of a service-connected disability, or was rated 100% disabled by VA for 10 years, or was a former POW rated 100% disabled, or died in active duty; at least 62 or retired by reason of disability; not remarried; primary residence in Washington.
People with a valid SSN or ITIN who lived in Washington at least 183 days in 2025, are 25 to under 65 or have a qualifying child, filed a 2025 federal return and are eligible for the federal EITC (or would be but file with an ITIN); 2025 maximum credit $335 to $1,330.
Low-cost Internet for Seattle residents (City of Seattle Information Technology, Digital Equity Team)
Who it is for
Seattle residents; for Astound's Internet First, eligibility includes qualifying for the Seattle Utilities Discount Program, qualifying for low-income subsidized housing, or having a child who qualifies for the free or reduced school lunch program, in an area where Astound is available.
Area
This program may cover only part of Washington. Look on the official page for the area it serves.
Craft3 General Business Loans (Oregon and Washington)
Who it is for
Businesses and nonprofits in Oregon and Washington: established and growing businesses and nonprofits, entrepreneurs looking to seize growth opportunities, and nonprofits and entrepreneurs serving or representing underserved communities.
OMWBE Certification (Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises)
Who it is for
For-profit small businesses registered with the Secretary of State, with primary owner(s) owning 51% and controlling it, socially and economically disadvantaged (in general a woman or minority with net worth under $2.047 million), receipts under $32.82 million; no citizenship required for State.
State Individual Assistance Household Needs Grant, Wildfire Disaster Assistance (Washington Military Department, Emergency Management Division)
Run by Washington State Military Department
Who it is for
Households whose primary residence was destroyed or majorly damaged by a wildfire on or after June 14, 2026, in Benton, Chelan, Columbia, Douglas, Ferry, Grant, Kittitas, Okanogan, Spokane, Stevens, Whitman or Yakima counties or listed tribal lands; apply regardless of income or insurance.