Assistance programs in Nevada
Explore public benefits and assistance resources by the kind of help you need. Agencies decide eligibility and availability.
Find programs for your situationFood assistance
Nevada SNAP (Food Assistance)
Nevada SNAP applications can be filed online through Access Nevada or on paper through a DSS office. An interview and requested verification are part of the application proces
Nevada WIC
Nevada WIC supports pregnancy, infant feeding and young children’s nutrition. Contact a nearby WIC clinic to arrange the assessment appointment.
Housing assistance
Nevada Legal Aid (Nevada Legal Services & Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada)
Nevada Legal Services accepts requests for free civil legal help through online intake or local offices. Describe any court deadline when asking for assistance.
Utility assistance
Weatherization Assistance Program (Nevada)
Nevada weatherization accepts applications year-round through regional providers. The program arranges selected home-efficiency improvements after assessing an eligible proper
Nevada Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Nevada’s Energy Assistance Program accepts a completed application with supporting records through several DSS routes. Tell the agency about a shutoff notice when requesting h
Health coverage
Nevada Medicaid & Nevada Check Up
Nevada assesses Medicaid and Nevada Check Up through its medical-assistance application. Start with Access Nevada and review the decision for each person applying.
Cash and income support
Nevada TANF (Cash Assistance)
Nevada TANF provides cash and related support for qualifying families with dependent children. Access Nevada is the state’s online application and case-management route.
Unemployment Insurance (Nevada DETR)
Nevada unemployment claims now use the NUI Claimant Self Service route. The older ui.nv.gov address redirects to the current NUI landing page.
Child care assistance
Nevada Child Care Subsidy (Child Care and Development Program)
Nevada childcare subsidy applications can be submitted through Access Nevada. Check the state’s current parent instructions because regional submission options and waiting-lis
Additional support
Nevada 211
Nevada 211 connects residents with community services. Specialists operate Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–9 p.m. Pacific, excluding holidays; the searchable directory remains available
Program names come from our existing directory. Funding and rules can change; confirm details with the administering agency before applying.