New York residents have access to federal programs plus dozens of state-specific grants, scholarships, and assistance programs. Find everything you qualify for.
Top New York Programs
- NY Excelsior Scholarship — free tuition for middle-class NY families
- NY Homes for Veterans — below-market mortgage rates
- NY CCAP — childcare subsidies up to $35,000/year value
- NY Home Advantage Mortgage — down payment assistance
- NY HEAP — heating and cooling bill assistance
Federal Programs Available in New York
All New York residents also qualify for federal programs including SNAP, Medicaid, Pell Grants, LIHEAP, Section 8, SSDI/SSI, and more. GrantLantern checks both federal and New York state programs simultaneously.
SNAP Food Benefits
Medicaid / CHIP
Pell Grant
LIHEAP Energy Help
Section 8 Housing
VA Benefits
SBIR/SBTT
SSI / SSDI
How to Apply for New York Grants
- Use GrantLantern to get your personalized match list (free, 5 minutes)
- Each match includes direct links to the official New York application page
- Gather common documents: ID, proof of income, proof of residency, Social Security number
- Apply to multiple programs — most don't conflict with each other