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Temporary Assistance
Temporary Assistance (TA) is temporary help for needy men, women and children. If you are unable to work, can’t find a job, or your job does not pay enough, TA may be able to help you pay for your expenses. There are two types:
Family Assistance (FA) provides cash assistance to eligible needy families that include a minor child living with a parent (including families where both parents are in the household) or a caretaker relative. FA operates under federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) guidelines.
Safety Net Assistance (SNA)
Safety Net Assistance (SNA) provides cash assistance to eligible needy individuals and families who are not eligible for FA). SNA is for:
Single adults
Childless couples
Children living apart from any adult relative
Families of persons found to be abusing drugs or alcohol
Families of persons refusing drug/alcohol screening, assessment or treatment
Aliens who are eligible for temporary assistance, but who are not eligible for federal reimbursement
BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY

The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps low-income people pay the cost of heating their homes.
If you are eligible, you may receive one regular HEAP benefit per program year and could also be eligible for emergency HEAP benefits if you are in danger of running out of fuel or having your utility service shut off.
BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY

Department of Labor - Online Learning Through Coursera
The New York State Department of Labor is partnering with Coursera, providing access to nearly 4,000 programs across high-growth industries and can hone skills in data science, business, and technology. Many of these programs are pathways to certifications, professional certificates and can help elevate your career.
These programs are developed in partnership with top universities around the globe based on current business needs.
New York State has a team of experts working to curate content based on industry demand to help job seekers gain skills to help them advance in their career.
Registration is free!
JOBS TRAINING

Career Discovery NYC
Learn about specific careers and the skills needed to get a job in those occupations. If one of these careers interests you, you can access no-cost, online training for that career through Career Discovery NYC. Career Discovery NYC is currently available for tech careers. Career in healthcare, industrial and manufacturing, and media will be added in the Fall.
JOBS TRAINING

Food Benefits for All NYC Public School Students
In NYC, every single public school student will receive $420. Students in charter and parochial schools will receive P-EBT if their school participates in the federal school lunch program. Every single NYC public school student, ages 3-21, regardless of income or immigration status will receive P-EBT.
BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY

Freelancers Relief Fund
PERSONAL GRANTS

NYC HRA Burial Assistance
BURIAL ASSISTANCE

Economic impact payments: FAQs
GOVERNMENT PAYMENTS

Unemployment Insurance Benefits: FAQs
UNEMPLOYMENT

90-Day Mortgage Relief & More
MORTGAGE AND BANK CHANGES

NCYHA Rent Hardships
RENT ASSISTANCE

Financial Assistance for Businesses
SMALL BUSINESS GRANTS

Emergency Funds for Undocumented New Yorkers
PERSONAL GRANTS

Unemployment Application
UNEMPLOYMENT