Social Security Administration

• The first place to look for information on grants is your local Social Security Administration (SSA). Visit the SSA website (secure.ssa.gov) or call the toll free number, 800-772-1213 to make a local appointment. If you are disabled, you may qualify for one or both of the SSA's disability benefits programs. If you meet the earnings standards in your state, you may qualify for the government's health insurance program for low-income people, Medicaid.
  
  

Health Clinics and State Health Departments

• Visit your public health clinic for information on nutrition assistance programs and other help designed to aid mothers. Although your state may have its own special programs, the nationwide nutrition assistance program for low-income women is called WIC (Women, Infants and Children). Through WIC, you will obtain healthy food and be screened for eligibility in other similar programs.
  
  

Local Colleges

• Your local community college or other educational institution is a productive place to look for grants. Not only does the government provide the Pell grant to help low-income people afford a college education, but individual schools offer grants for different demographics of people. Check with your employer, as well: they may offer scholarships or grants for school.
  
  

The Internet

• The internet is your portal to thousands of different grants. For government aid, start at Benefits.gov and fill out the questionnaire to see which grants will fit your specific situation. Benefits.gov is a comprehensive site that lists all benefits from help paying for childcare to help paying energy bills and rent. Ed.gov lists grant resources for education, and Grants.gov lists grant opportunities for businesses and nonprofits.