Find how to get help, grants, and assistance in all cities, counties and areas of Idaho including Boise.
Assistance Programs
CHIP
An assistance program that provides low or free health insurance to both working and non working families to help them pay medical bills.
Operation Roundup
This is an assistance program offered by many utility companies that can help both with utility bills and other bills. The aid from this program is used to address needs such as clothing, food, shelter, medical bill, utility bills, and education expenses, but help provided is not limited to just these categories.
Access Card
Assists families with buying health insurance for qualifying children. The Access Card is a premium medical assistance program that is administered in partnership with Idaho insurance carriers. idahohealth.org
Access to Health Insurance (AHI)
Helps employees of small businesses enroll in employer-sponsored insurance. It will also assist their families
Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP)
Helps lower income families in Idaho pay for child care. This program is for parents who either work or are attending school. (208) 455-7106
Temporary Assistance for Families in Idaho (TAFI)
The goals of TAFI program are to provide employment opportunities for families and to support and encourage both personal and family responsibility. This program focus requires more than government aid alone can or should provide. 208-334-5500
Foreclosure and Mortgage Programs
There are several different non-profits to contact in Idaho for foreclosure and mortgage help. These agencies help thousands of homeowners every year. Learn more on Idaho HUD agencies.
Idaho Clinics Provide Free Health Care
State residents, no matter their income, can turn to a free or low cost community or health care clinic. Dozens of centers operate across the state, and each center offers a wide variety of medical and/or dental care to people who need help. Read more.
A large number of dental centers and clinics operate across Idaho and provide a number of free or low cost services and assistance. Read more on Idaho dental clinics.
Legal Programs and Advice
Law firms and attorneys can provide pro-bono (free) advice to clients for dealing with a large number of legal issues and concerns. Read about how to get free legal advice in Idaho for such issues as housing, predatory loans, government programs, and family matters.
Food Pantries and Banks
Get the addresses and phone numbers of food banks and distribution centers that operate in Idaho. The locations provide free food, groceries, and maybe other forms of non-financial aid, such as clothing, to qualified low income residents. More information on Idaho food banks and pantries.
Energy Bill Assistance
Find where to go to and who to call for help with paying your energy and heating bills in Idaho. A large number of assistance programs can help the low income and other. Click here.
Assistance From Idaho Cities and Counties
Ada County (Boise)
Bannock County (Pocatello)
Bear Lake (Paris)
Bingham County (Blackfoot)
Blaine County (Hailey)
Bonneville County (Idaho Falls)
Camas County (Fairfield)
Canyon County (Caldwell)
Caribou County (Soda Springs)
Cassia County (Burley)
Franklin County (Preston)
Gooding County
Jerome County
Kootenai County (Coeur d Alene)
Lincoln County (Shoshone)
Minidoka County (Rupert)
Oneida County (Malad City)
Power County (American Falls)
Twin Falls County
Idaho Energy Bill Assistance
Most of the utility companies in Idaho offer grants and financial aid. Several non-profits may also be able to assist. Find who to call for Idaho utility assistance.
Low Interest Energy Loans
Low interest loans are provided to help pay for energy saving improvements that can help lower Idaho families utility and heating bills.
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
This is federally funded energy program ion which the goal is to help eligible households pay their home heating and utility bills. The LIHEAP program in Idaho helps tens of thousands of families every year help pay all types of energy bills.
Idaho Weatherization Assistance Program
This program provides measures to lower income households that will assist them with improving energy efficiency and decrease energy bills. The assistance program is available year-round to both renters and home owners.
