Information on Federal Government Benefit Programs

Report

Resource Name:Information on Federal Government Benefit Programs - Benefits.gov Website

Eligibility

Open to all

Required documents

None

Hours

Phone Hours: 7 am - 7 pm Monday - Friday CST

Website available 24 hours day/7 days a week

(800)333-4636

Voice

Toll-Free

Website

https://www.Benefits.gov

Application process

Visit website for information and screening for federal government programs. For persons without internet access, phone assistance is available

Unable to respond to specific scenarios or provide personalized advice

Fees

None

Service area

The website has detailed information on more than 1,000 federal and state government benefit programs. Each program has an online screening tool for eligibility. The Benefit Finder tool is available on the website to find eligible benefits and be directed to the agency to apply. Programs include, but are not limited to:

- Child care/support

- Housing and energy assistance

- Food/nutrition

- Health care

- Loans/loan repayment

- Living assistance

- Social Security/pensions

- Scholarships and fellowships

- Veteran and active duty benefits

Last Assured

06/16/2025

What's Here

Food Stamp/SNAP Applications Veteran Benefits Assistance Child Care Expense Assistance Applications Federal Government Information Services Benefits Screening Scholarships

Providing organization

Benefits.gov Website

An official benefits website of the U.S. government. Provides information on more than 1,000 federal and state benefit programs. Informs citizens of benefits for which they may be eligible, how to apply for assistance, and a benefit finder on the website to find eligible benefits and be directed to the agency to apply.