Government & Private Support

Wyoming benefits and support programs

URIDA lists 72 programs for people in Wyoming: 50 from government agencies, 22 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.

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Food (7)

Cent$ible Nutrition Program (CNP)

Who it is for
Children and adults throughout Wyoming whose income is at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Official page (dfs.wyo.gov)Checked November 12, 2026

Evergreen Box Program / Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) for older adults

Run by Food Bank of Wyoming with select partner agencies

Area
This program may cover only part of Wyoming. Look on the official page for the area it serves.

Official page (wyomingfoodbank.org)Checked November 12, 2026

Jackson Cupboard (One22 Resource Center no-cost groceries)

Area
This program may cover only part of Wyoming. Look on the official page for the area it serves.

Official page (one22jh.org)Checked November 12, 2026

National School Lunch Program in Wyoming (free and reduced-price school meals)

Run by Participating school districts and independent schools (school food authorities)

Who it is for
Children attending participating Wyoming schools; eligibility criteria is 130% of the income poverty guidelines for free and 185% for reduced-price meals.

Official page (edu.wyoming.gov)Checked November 12, 2026

Wyoming Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)

Run by Wyoming Department of Family Services (DFS)

Area
This program may cover only part of Wyoming. Look on the official page for the area it serves.

Official page (dfs.wyo.gov)Checked November 12, 2026

Wyoming WIC Program (Women, Infants and Children)

Who it is for
People who live in Wyoming and are a pregnant woman, breastfeeding a baby, a woman who was pregnant in the last six months, or an infant or a child under 5 years old (foster children included), and meet income guidelines (e.g. 4 household members: $61,050 yearly).

Official page (health.wyo.gov)Checked November 12, 2026

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Housing (6)

Cheyenne Housing Authority Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)

Run by Cheyenne Housing Authority

Who it is for
Cheyenne, Wyoming area (Cheyenne Housing Authority, with a Laramie office): very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled who rent privately owned units meeting CHA health and safety standards.

Official page (cheyennehousing.org)Checked November 12, 2026

Jackson/Teton County Affordable Housing (Housing Department Interest Application)

Run by Jackson/Teton County Housing Department

Who it is for
Teton County, Wyoming (Jackson Hole) households seeking affordable and workforce housing; the community aims to maintain at least 65% of its workforce living locally.

Official page (tetoncountywy.gov)Checked November 12, 2026

One22 Rent Assistance (Teton County, Wyoming)

Who it is for
Teton County, Wyoming: people who have worked continuously for the past six months for at least 30 hours per week in Teton County, Wyoming, pay no more than 50% of gross income towards rent, and have household income at or below 80% Median Family Income for county of residence.

Official page (one22jh.org)Checked November 12, 2026

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Utilities and energy (3)

Home Efficiency Loan Program (H.E.L.P.) - Powder River Energy Corporation

Run by Powder River Energy Corporation (PRECorp)

Who it is for
Members who receive residential electricity from Powder River Energy Corporation (most Residential and General Service rate classes; renters via a member landlord or a tenant in the account holder's name); business offices in Sundance, Gillette, and Sheridan, Wyoming.

Official page (precorp.coop)Checked November 12, 2026

Wyoming Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

Run by Wyoming Department of Family Services

Who it is for
Wyoming residents whose total household income is at or below 60% of the state median; homeowners, renters, and people living in permanently parked RVs can all apply.

Official page (dfs.wyo.gov)Checked November 12, 2026

Wyoming Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Run by Wyoming Department of Family Services

Who it is for
Wyoming residents with income up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL); both renters and homeowners (renters need written permission from their landlord). Priority is given to elderly, disabled and homes with children under five.
When to apply
No fixed closing date when we checked.

Official page (dfs.wyo.gov)Checked November 12, 2026

Health care (11)

Donated Dental Services (DDS) in Wyoming

Run by Dental Lifeline Network • Wyoming

Who it is for
Wyoming applicants who have no means to afford dental care and are over 65 years of age, permanently disabled, or need medically necessary dental care; veterans meeting these qualifications may apply.

Official page (dentallifeline.org)Checked November 12, 2026

Enroll Wyoming Navigators (free health coverage enrollment help)

Run by Enroll Wyoming

When to apply
No fixed closing date when we checked.

Official page (enrollwyo.org)Checked November 12, 2026

HealthWorks Sliding Fee Scale (community health center)

Run by HealthWorks

Who it is for
Income-eligible HealthWorks patients (insured or uninsured), e.g. household of 4: Total/Gross Annual Income $66,000; HealthWorks welcomes and cares for everyone, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.

Official page (wyhealthworks.org)Checked November 12, 2026

Kid Care CHIP

Run by Wyoming Department of Health (Healthcare Financing, Kid Care CHIP)

Who it is for
Children who are Wyoming residents, US citizens or lawful permanent residents who have legally lived in the US at least 5 years, have not had their 19th birthday, have not had insurance for the past 30 days or longer (some exceptions), and meet income guidelines.

Official page (health.wyo.gov)Checked November 12, 2026

Recover Wyoming Telephone Recovery Support (TRS) and peer recovery support

Run by Recover Wyoming

Who it is for
TRS "is a state-wide program" for people in recovery or seeking recovery from substance use disorder and/or mental health diagnoses; Recover Wyoming also supports their family and friends.

Official page (recoverwyoming.org)Checked November 12, 2026

UW Campus Connections Therapeutic Youth Mentoring

Run by University of Wyoming Department of Psychology (UW Psychology Center)

Area
This program may cover only part of Wyoming. Look on the official page for the area it serves.
When to apply
No fixed closing date when we checked.

Official page (uwyo.edu)Checked November 12, 2026

Wyoming Poison Center / Poison Help line 1-800-222-1222

Run by Wyoming Department of Health, Wyoming Injury & Violence Prevention Program

When to apply
No fixed closing date when we checked.

Official page (health.wyo.gov)Checked November 12, 2026

Wyoming Quit Tobacco (WQT) / 1-800-QUIT-NOW

Who it is for
Wyoming residents (WQT "specifically serves Wyoming residents"); special tracks for pregnant and post-partum women, an American Indian Program, and My Life My Quit for teens.

Official page (quitwyo.org)Checked November 12, 2026

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Cash assistance (5)

Burial Benefits (Wyoming Department of Family Services burial assistance program)

Run by Wyoming Department of Family Services

Who it is for
Families of deceased Wyoming residents who did not have sufficient assets for burial or cremation and were receiving Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Personal Opportunities with Employment Responsibilities (POWER) at time of death.

Official page (dfs.wyo.gov)Checked November 12, 2026

Cash Assistance - TANF/POWER (Personal Opportunities with Employment Responsibilities)

Run by Wyoming Department of Family Services (DFS)

Who it is for
Wyoming residents who are responsible for daily care of a child under the age of 18, meet citizenship and alien status requirements, and meet income and resource requirements (Caretaker Relative program counts only the child's income and resources).

Official page (dfs.wyo.gov)Checked November 12, 2026

Wyoming State Supplemental Payments (SSI state supplement)

Run by State of Wyoming

Who it is for
Wyoming residents whose sole source of income is an SSI payment.

Official page (ecom.wyo.gov)Checked November 12, 2026

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Child care and family (4)

Child Care Subsidy Program (Child Care Assistance)

Run by Wyoming Department of Family Services (DFS)

Who it is for
Low-income Wyoming families where the parent/caretaker is working or attending an employment-related educational program (both parents/caretakers must participate in an approved activity during the same hours) and that meet financial criteria.

Official page (dfs.wyo.gov)Checked November 12, 2026

Wyoming Child & Family Development Head Start and Early Head Start

Run by Wyoming Child & Family Development

Who it is for
Low-income families in the Wyoming counties served: Campbell, Converse, Crook, Goshen, Laramie, Natrona, Niobrara, Platte and Weston. EHS locations include Casper and Cheyenne; HS locations include Casper, Cheyenne, Douglas and Gillette.

Official page (wyomingchild.org)Checked November 12, 2026

Wyoming Early Intervention and Education Program (EIEP) - Child Development Centers

Who it is for
Children in Wyoming, served through Child Development Centers in 14 regions (Region 1 Cody through Region 14 Ft. Washakie).

Official page (health.wyo.gov)Checked November 12, 2026

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Jobs and training (3)

Climb Wyoming free job training for single moms

Run by Climb Wyoming

Who it is for
Single moms in Wyoming; "Climb Wyoming supports families in every county in the state."

Official page (climbwyoming.org)Checked November 12, 2026

LCCC Registered Apprenticeships (Electrical, HVAC/R and Plumbing)

Run by Laramie County Community College (LCCC), Outreach & Workforce Development

Area
This program may cover only part of Wyoming. Look on the official page for the area it serves.

Official page (lccc.wy.edu)Checked November 12, 2026

Wyoming Works Grant (adult worker training grant at Wyoming community colleges)

Run by Wyoming Community College Commission

Who it is for
Wyoming residents (US citizens or eligible non-citizens) with financial need shown on the FAFSA, enrolled in an approved program; not eligible if currently receiving or eligible to receive the Hathaway scholarship.

Official page (lccc.wy.edu)Checked November 12, 2026

Education and tuition (3)

WY Investment in Nursing (WyIN) loan program

Run by Wyoming Community College Commission

Who it is for
Residents of the State of Wyoming or graduates of a Wyoming high school accepted into a nursing education program at a Wyoming community college or the University of Wyoming (graduate: RN with baccalaureate degree and Wyoming license).

Official page (communitycolleges.wy.edu)Checked November 12, 2026

Wyoming Adult Education and High School Equivalency (HSEC: GED/HiSET)

Run by Wyoming Community College Commission

When to apply
No fixed closing date when we checked.

Official page (communitycolleges.wy.edu)Checked November 12, 2026

Wyoming's Tomorrow Scholarship (adult learners 24+)

Run by Wyoming Community College Commission

Who it is for
Wyoming residents 24 years of age or older who demonstrate financial need, meet citizenship/residency requirements, register with the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, and pursue a credential at a Wyoming community college or UW; not current Hathaway recipients.

Official page (communitycolleges.wy.edu)Checked November 12, 2026

Older adults (6)

MIPPA and Medicare in WY (Wyoming Center on Aging)

Run by Wyoming Center on Aging (University of Wyoming)

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries in Wyoming with limited income and assets, e.g. QMB: Monthly Income $1,350 Single, $1,824 Married; Cash Assets $9,950 Single, $14,910 Married; Extra Help: $2,015 Single, $2,725 Married.

Official page (uwyo.edu)Checked November 12, 2026

WyCOA Caregiver Support Services

Run by Wyoming Center on Aging

Who it is for
Wyoming's families, caregivers and friends, including people living with dementia, their families and friends; counseling tailored to older adults and caregivers.

Official page (uwyo.edu)Checked November 12, 2026

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Disability and caregiving (3)

WYABLE (Wyoming's ABLE savings program, STABLE accounts)

Run by WYABLE program

Who it is for
"Any resident of Wyoming who developed a qualifying disability before the age of 46"; an Authorized Legal Representative can open an account for someone who cannot.

Official page (wyable.com)Checked November 12, 2026

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Veterans (3)

Veterans' Home of Wyoming

Who it is for
Veterans and dependents of qualified veterans with valid in-state (Wyoming) residence or intent to permanently reside, who are unable to earn a living by reason of wounds, disease, old age or other infirmities, or have no adequate means of support; preference to veterans first.

Official page (health.wyo.gov)Checked November 12, 2026

VOA Northern Rockies Veterans Housing Services - Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)

Run by Volunteers of America Northern Rockies

Who it is for
Eligible Veterans and Veteran families facing homelessness or imminent homelessness, from the entire states of Montana & Wyoming (ten offices across the two states).

Official page (voanr.org)Checked November 12, 2026

Wyoming Veterans Commission State Veteran Service Officers

Run by Wyoming Veterans Commission (Wyoming Military Department)

Who it is for
Wyoming veterans and their families; State Veteran Service Officers are listed by county groups across Wyoming (for example Goshen and Laramie Counties; Natrona, Converse & Niobrara Counties; Sweetwater County).

Official page (wyomilitary.wyo.gov)Checked November 12, 2026

Immigrant families (2)

CWC Jackson ESL Classes (CWC College & Career Readiness)

Run by Central Wyoming College (CWC) College & Career Readiness

Who it is for
Jackson / Teton County area, Wyoming (hybrid classes allow students throughout the CWC service area); every student must provide proof of legal residence in the United States at enrollment.

Official page (cwc.edu)Checked November 12, 2026

Wyoming Immigrant Advocacy Project (WIAP) Legal Services

Run by Wyoming Immigrant Advocacy Project (WIAP)

Who it is for
Income-qualified immigrants in Wyoming; areas include asylum, Temporary Protected Status, removal of conditions, U and T Visas, youth representation, DACA, VAWA self-petitions, naturalization, family-based petitions, and removal defense and appeals.

Official page (wyomingiap.org)Checked November 12, 2026

Tax credits (3)

Veteran's Property Tax Exemption Program

Run by Local County Assessor, County Treasurer

Who it is for
Wyoming statewide: honorably discharged veterans of WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, or awarded a qualifying service or campaign medal; surviving spouses of qualifying veterans; certain disabled veterans. Must be a current Wyoming resident and have lived in the state for three years.

Official page (wyo-prop-div.wyo.gov)Checked November 12, 2026

Wyoming Homeowner and Long Term Homeowner Claim

Run by Wyoming Department of Revenue

Who it is for
Wyoming statewide: a taxpayer who owns and resides in a qualifying single-family residential structure as a primary residence at least eight (8) months of the year; the long-term exemption is for owners 65 or older (or spouse) who paid Wyoming residential property taxes at least 25 years.

Official page (ptd.wyo.gov)Checked November 12, 2026

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Transportation (3)

Casper Area Transit LINK Reduced Fare Program

Run by Casper Area Transit

Who it is for
Casper, Wyoming area LINK riders: reduced fare rides apply to people 62 or older, people with disabilities, low income, students, and veterans.

Official page (casperwy.gov)Checked November 12, 2026

Cheyenne Transit Program ADA Complementary Paratransit

Run by Cheyenne Transit Program (CTP)

Who it is for
City of Cheyenne, Wyoming: individuals who meet the requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), within a 3/4-mile radius of a CTP fixed route; visitors certified ADA-eligible elsewhere may ride up to 21 calendar days in a 12 month period without applying.

Official page (cheyennetransit.org)Checked November 12, 2026

Wyoming Disabled Parking Placards

Run by WYDOT

Who it is for
Wyoming statewide: an eligible applicant whose physician or advanced practice registered nurse completes the Physician Disability Certification; placards for minor children are issued in the child's name.

Official page (dot.state.wy.us)Checked November 12, 2026

Internet and phone (2)

GoWYLD Resources (Wyoming State Library free online learning, including LinkedIn Learning)

Run by Wyoming State Library

Who it is for
Wyoming libraries and residents with a Wyoming library card.

Official page (library.wyo.gov)Checked November 12, 2026

Lifeline (Wyoming Public Service Commission Lifeline Awareness)

Run by Wyoming Public Service Commission

Who it is for
Eligible low-income families and other eligible individuals among Wyoming residents; one Lifeline benefit per household.

Official page (psc.wyo.gov)Checked November 12, 2026

Business support (3)

Wyoming APEX Accelerator

Who it is for
Wyoming small businesses, including help with certifications such as 8(a) (socially and economically disadvantaged businesses), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and HUBZone.

Official page (wyomingsbdc.org)Checked November 12, 2026

Wyoming Partnership Challenge Loan program (Wyoming Business Council)

Run by Wyoming Business Council

Who it is for
Eligible Wyoming businesses seeking financing for a startup or expansion, through partners (a local economic development organization or a local or commercial lender).

Official page (wyomingbusiness.org)Checked November 12, 2026

Wyoming SBDC Network

Who it is for
Entrepreneurs and businesses across Wyoming, with regional directors covering all Wyoming counties (for example Goshen, Laramie; Converse, Natrona, Niobrara, Platte).

Official page (wyomingsbdc.org)Checked November 12, 2026

Disaster and emergency relief (2)

American Red Cross of Wyoming Disaster Relief and Recovery

Run by American Red Cross of Wyoming

Who it is for
People affected by disasters in the Wyoming Region (the American Red Cross of Wyoming serves more than 548,000 people across 90,938 square miles of the state).

Official page (redcross.org)Checked November 12, 2026

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