Assistance programs in Colorado
Explore public benefits and assistance resources by the kind of help you need. Agencies decide eligibility and availability.
Find programs for your situationFood assistance
Colorado SNAP (Food Assistance)
Colorado SNAP provides food benefits through a Colorado Quest EBT card. Your county human services department reviews the application and determines eligibility.
Colorado WIC
Colorado WIC provides food and nutrition support during pregnancy and early childhood. Start with a clinic call or the state’s online callback request.
Utility assistance
Colorado LEAP (Low-income Energy Assistance Program)
Colorado LEAP helps eligible households with part of their winter heating costs. The 2026–2027 application season begins November 1, 2026 and ends April 30, 2027.
Weatherization Assistance Program (Colorado)
Colorado weatherization provides no-cost energy-efficiency work for qualified homes. A local provider evaluates eligibility and decides which improvements the home needs.
Health coverage
Health First Colorado (Medicaid) & CHP+
Health First Colorado is Colorado’s Medicaid program. The application also helps identify other coverage options, including Child Health Plan Plus where appropriate.
Cash and income support
Colorado Child Tax Credit
Colorado’s child tax credit and Family Affordability Tax Credit are separate state income-tax credits. Use the instructions for the tax year you are filing.
Colorado Earned Income Tax Credit
Colorado’s earned income tax credit supports eligible workers through their state income-tax return. Additional state rules can cover some ITIN filers and certain younger workers.
Colorado Works (TANF Cash Assistance)
Colorado Works is the state’s TANF program for eligible families. It combines cash assistance with case management, education, training and employment support.
Unemployment Insurance (Colorado)
Colorado unemployment insurance provides temporary wage replacement for qualifying workers. MyUI+ handles claims, follow-up tasks and payment requests.
Additional support
211 Colorado
211 Colorado connects residents with local food, housing, utility, child care and other assistance providers. Start with your ZIP code and the help you need.
Colorado Legal Services
Colorado Legal Services offers civil legal help to eligible low-income residents and seniors. Its intake team checks the legal issue and available resources.
Program names come from our existing directory. Funding and rules can change; confirm details with the administering agency before applying.