Assistance programs in North Dakota
Explore public benefits and assistance resources by the kind of help you need. Agencies decide eligibility and availability.
Find programs for your situationFood assistance
North Dakota SNAP (Food Assistance)
North Dakota SNAP applications use the Self-Service Portal or a paper application returned to the Customer Support Center or a Human Service Zone.
North Dakota WIC
North Dakota WIC enrollment starts with an appointment at a local clinic. A caregiver can apply for an eligible child even if the caregiver does not receive WIC.
Utility assistance
North Dakota LIHEAP (Energy Assistance)
North Dakota LIHEAP accepts applications year-round. Apply through the Self-Service Portal or request a paper application from the Customer Support Center.
Weatherization Assistance Program (North Dakota)
North Dakota weatherization applications go through the Community Action agency serving your area. The agency evaluates the home and decides which improvements are appropriate
Health coverage
North Dakota Medicaid (Expanded)
North Dakota Medicaid has several coverage categories. Apply through the state Self-Service Portal or choose the paper form that matches your circumstances.
Cash and income support
North Dakota TANF (Cash Assistance)
North Dakota TANF supports qualifying families with dependent children. The Self-Service Portal and paper application routes begin the state’s eligibility review.
Unemployment Insurance (Job Service North Dakota)
North Dakota unemployment claims start in UI ICE. File during the week unemployment begins; the agency says claims cannot be backdated.
Child care assistance
North Dakota Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)
North Dakota CCAP helps qualifying families with child-care costs. New applications can be placed on a waiting list, so confirm the current position before arranging care on t
Additional support
Legal Services of North Dakota
Legal Services of North Dakota accepts applications for free civil legal help online or by telephone. Describe any court date at the start of intake.
North Dakota 211 (FirstLink)
FirstLink’s 211 service helps North Dakota residents locate community assistance. The telephone service operates around the clock.
Program names come from our existing directory. Funding and rules can change; confirm details with the administering agency before applying.