Find the government benefits you actually qualify for.
Millions of Americans leave federal and state benefits unclaimed every year — not because they don't qualify, but because the system is hard to navigate. GovSifter makes it simple.
Browse benefits by category
Select a category to see programs, eligibility requirements, and how to apply.
Veterans Benefits
VA disability, healthcare, GI Bill, home loans, and survivor benefits.
~60% of eligible veterans never claim full disability benefits
Disability (SSI / SSDI)
Social Security disability insurance, SSI, and related programs.
~55% of SSDI-eligible adults never file a claim
Housing Assistance
Section 8, HUD programs, emergency rental assistance, and more.
~75% of eligible renters are not receiving housing assistance
Food, Utilities & Income
SNAP, WIC, LIHEAP, TANF, and the Earned Income Tax Credit.
~40% of SNAP-eligible households are not enrolled
Healthcare
Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP, ACA Marketplace, and COBRA.
~45% of Medicaid-eligible adults are uninsured
Education & Small Business
Pell Grants, federal loans, SBA programs, and R&D grants.
~35% of Pell-eligible students do not file for aid
Unemployment & Job Loss
Unemployment insurance, Extended Benefits, TAA, and dislocated worker programs.
Only about 1 in 4 unemployed workers receive UI benefits
Family & Child Care
Head Start, CCDF child care, the Child Tax Credit, and family assistance.
Head Start reaches fewer than half of eligible children
Retirement & Survivors
Social Security retirement, survivor benefits, and pension protections.
Most claim Social Security early, permanently forfeiting benefits they never get back
Phone, Internet & Utilities
Lifeline discounts, LIHEAP, weatherization, and utility payment plans.
Millions of eligible households aren't enrolled in Lifeline
Rural & Agriculture
USDA zero-down home loans, repair grants, and farm assistance.
USDA loans are among the most underused homebuying programs
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From the blog
7 Government Benefits Most Americans Don't Know They Qualify For
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