Assistance programs in Indiana
Explore public benefits and assistance resources by the kind of help you need. Agencies decide eligibility and availability.
Find programs for your situationFood assistance
Indiana SNAP (Food Assistance)
Indiana SNAP helps eligible households buy food through Hoosier Works EBT. Apply through FSSA or a local Division of Family Resources office.
Indiana WIC
Indiana WIC helps eligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants and young children with food and nutrition support. Enrollment starts with a local clinic appointment.
Housing assistance
Indiana Legal Services (Free Civil Legal Aid)
Indiana Legal Services offers free civil legal help to eligible residents. Request intake for housing, benefits, family and other noncriminal problems.
Utility assistance
Indiana Energy Assistance Program (EAP / LIHEAP)
Indiana EAP helps eligible households with heating and electricity costs. Local service providers process applications for IHCDA.
Weatherization Assistance Program (Indiana)
Indiana weatherization helps eligible renters and homeowners improve energy efficiency through a local service provider. Approved work is provided without a charge.
Health coverage
Indiana Medicaid (Hoosier Healthwise & Healthy Indiana Plan)
Indiana offers several Medicaid coverage pathways, including Hoosier Healthwise and the Healthy Indiana Plan. DFR processes applications for health coverage.
Cash and income support
Indiana Earned Income Credit
Indiana’s earned income credit is claimed on a state tax return. Check federal EITC eligibility and use Indiana’s forms for the year you are filing.
Indiana TANF (Cash Assistance)
Indiana TANF provides cash assistance and supportive services for eligible families with children. The Division of Family Resources handles applications.
Unemployment Insurance (Indiana DWD / Uplink)
Indiana unemployment insurance provides temporary income after a qualifying loss of work. File the initial claim and continuing weekly vouchers through Uplink.
Additional support
Indiana 211
Indiana 211 connects residents with local health and human service resources. Use it to locate providers for food, housing, utilities and other needs.
Township Trustee Emergency Assistance (Poor Relief)
For township assistance in Indiana, contact the trustee serving your home address. The Indiana Township Association provides tools to locate the correct office.
Program names come from our existing directory. Funding and rules can change; confirm details with the administering agency before applying.