FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR
INDIVIDUALS
compiled by Shelly Weiner
Clark County Library
1401 E Flamingo Rd
Las Vegas NV 89119
702.507.3421
GENERAL INFORMATION
Grants for Individuals
< http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/3subject.htm >
This compilation focuses primarily on funding opportunities for individuals, arranged in the following
sections:
Academic Level
Precollege / Undergraduate / Graduate / Post doctorate
Population Group
Disabled / Gay/Lesbian/Bi/Trans / Minorities / Non-Traditional / Veterans / Women
Subject, such as
Arts / Athletics / Business / Education / Internships / Medicine / Music / Religion /
Social Services / Travel & Study Abroad
Government Benefits
< http://www.govbenefits.gov/govbenefits/index.jhtml >
GovBenefits.gov is a screening tool to help find government benefits citizens may be eligible to
receive. Can answer an online questionnaire, browse by category or locate by state.
NEVADA SPECIFIC
Nevada Check Up (SCHIP)
Nevada Energy Assistance Program (EAP)
Nevada Food Stamp Program
Nevada Head Start
Nevada Medicaid
Nevada School Breakfast and Lunch Program
Nevada Special Milk Program
Nevada Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants & Children
Nevada Summer Food Service
Nevada Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Nevada Unemployment Insurance
Nevada Weatherization Assistance Program
Government Benefits, Grants and Financial Aid
< http://www.firstgov.gov/Citizen/Topics/Benefits.shtml >
Links are provided for federal web sites on each topic.
Individual Development Accounts
< http://www.cfed.org/focus.m?parentid=31&siteid=374&id=374 >
Individual Development Accounts (IDAs) are matched savings accounts that enable low-income
American families to save, build assets and enter the financial mainstream. IDAs reward the monthly
savings of working-poor families who are building towards purchasing an asset - most commonly
buying their first home, paying for post-secondary education or starting a small business.
NEVADA SPECIFIC
Community Services Agency & Dev Corp
Reno NV 89512
Contact:
Cloyd Phillips
(775) 786-6023
cphillips@csareno.org
Community Services Agency And Development Corp.
Reno NV 89501
Contact:
Michelle Robinson
(775) 786-6023 x214
mrobinson@csareno.org
Consumer Credit Counseling
Las Vegas NV 89103
Contact:
Michele Johnson
(702) 364-0344
michele@cccsnevada.org
Economic Opportunity Board Of Clark County
Las Vegas NV 89106
Contact:
Kimberly Bailey-Tureaud
(702) 647-7735
eobmicro1@aol.com
Housing Authority of the City of Las Vegas
Las Vegas NV 89101
Contact:
Delores Sawyer
(702) 922-6964
delorissawyer@yahoo.com
Housing Authority of the County of Clark
Las Vegas NV 89122
Contact:
Martha Floyd
(702) 922-1620
dshapiro@haccnv.org
Nevada Fair Housing Center
Las Vegas NV 89102
Contact:
Gail Burks
(702) 731-6095
Richard Allen Community Outreach
N. Las Vegas NV 89030
Contact:
Cynthia Pitts
(702) 807-4663
raco@cox.net
Yerington Paiute Tribal Housing Authority
Yerington NV 89447
Contact:
Lee Shaw
(775) 463-2225
yptha@tele-net.net
Government Sales And Auctions
< http://firstgov.gov/shopping/shopping.shtml >
Cars, Airplanes, Boats, Real Estate, Land, Books, Collectibles, Supplies, Equipment, Horses,
Memorabilia and more! (AKA the Government's E-Bay)
Community Action Agencies
Nonprofit private and public organizations established under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 to
fight America's War on Poverty. Community Action Agencies help people to help themselves in
achieving self-sufficiency.
NEVADA SPECIFIC
Community Services Agency & Development Authority (Northern Nevada)
< http://www.csareno.org/index.shtml >
1090 E 8th St
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 786-6023
info@csareno.org
Economic Opportunity Board of Clark County
< http://www.eobcap.org/index-4x.htm >
PO Box 270880
Las Vegas, NV 89127
(702) 647-1510
Provides programs, resources, services and advocacy for self-sufficiency and economic
empowerment. EOB Community Action Partnership provides these services primarily to the families
of Clark County.
HOUSING
HUD Teacher Next Door Program
HUD Officer Next Door Program
< http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/reo/tnd/tnd.cfm >
< http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/reo/ond/ond.cfm >
These programs are designed to encourage teachers and law enforcement officers to buy homes in
low and moderate-income neighborhoods. For a listing of available Nevada homes, see <
http://www.mcbreo.com/st_nvmain.htm >
Homes For Sale By The US Government
< http://www.homesales.gov/homesales/mainAction.do >
Provides current information about single family homes for sale by the US Federal Government.
These previously owned homes are for sale by public auction or other method depending on the
property. Anyone can buy a home for sale by the US Government, but you must work with a real
estate agent, broker or servicing representative to submit an offer or bid.
Nevada Housing Division
< http:// www.nvhousing.state.nv.us >
Southern Nevada Office
1771 E. Flamingo, Suite 103-B
Las Vegas NV 89119
(702) 486-7220
lvdeputy@nvhousing.state.nv.us
Northern Nevada Office
1802 North Carson Street, #154
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 687-4258
nhd@nvhousing.state.nv.us
Administers the following programs for Nevada:
Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program
HOME Program
Low Income Housing Trust Fund
Emergency Shelter Grant Program
Weatherization Program
Nevada Community Action Association
< http://www.nevadacaa.org/memberagencies.shtml >
Listing of all county agencies that administer the Community Services Block Grant programs for
Nevada.
BUSINESS
US Small Business Administration
< http://www.sba.gov/financing/sbaloan/snapshot.html >
SBA's programs include financial, contract procurement or management assistance and specialized
outreach to women, minorities and armed forces veterans.
Nevada Department Of Business & Industry
< http://dbi.state.nv.us/ >
The following links may help if you are planning to start a new business in Nevada:
Nevada Small Business Development Center
< http://www.nsbdc.org/index.html >
(A statewide business assistance outreach program of the University of Nevada, Reno and the
University of Nevada, Las Vegas)
UNR Center for Economic Development
< http://www.ag.unr.edu/uced/ >
(Research and Technical Assistance)
Management Assistance Partnership
< http://mapnv.com/ >
(Business and Technical Assistance)
Community Business Resource Center
< http://nbsn.ecosq.com/kb >
(Free Business Assistance Resources)
Nevada Secretary of State's Office
< http://www.sos.state.nv.us >
(New and Existing Corporations, Limited Liability Companies and other Business Entities)
Nevada Commission on Economic Development
< http://www.expand2nevada.com/ >
(Administers Incentive Programs for Businesses)
Division of Industrial Relations
< http://dirweb.state.nv.us/ >
(Workers' Compensation Insurance and Workplace Safety)
Nevada Labor Commissioner
< http://www.laborcommissioner.com/ >
(Labor and Wage Laws and Rates)
Nevada Department of Taxation
< http://tax.state.nv.us/ >
(Information on Business Taxes)
MEDICAL CARE AND ASSISTANCE
NEEDY MEDS
< http://www.needymeds.com/ >
This nonprofit's goal is to be the best source of information on patient assistance programs and other
programs that help people obtain health supplies and equipment. Currently, there are 320 programs
and companies listed.
NEVADA SPECIFIC
Nevada ADAP
< http://health2k.state.nv.us/hiv/HIV.htm >
505 E. King St., Room 103
Carson City, NV 89701
Toll Free Number: (775) 684-5996
ADAP provides medications to low-income individuals with HIV disease, who
have limited or no coverage from private insurance or Nevada Medicaid.
Nevada Check-up
< http://www.nevadacheckup.state.nv.us/ >
Division of Health Care Financing and Policy
1100 E. Williams St, Ste 119
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 684-3777
Toll-Free: (800) 360-6044
This is a low-cost health insurance program for children aged birth to 19 who live in Nevada. There
are quarterly premiums for clients that are determined by family size and income, ranging from $60 a
year to $280 a year.
DISCOUNT DRUG CARDS
< http://www.needymeds.com/indices/discountcards.tml >
Many companies have programs or prescription cards that will allow qualified patients to get
medications at a discounted price.
PATIENT PRESCRIPTION DRUG ASSISTANCE
< http://www.nami.org/content/contentgroups/helpline1/prescription_drug_patient_assistance_pro
grams.htm >
Some pharmaceutical companies offer psychotropic medication assistance programs to mentally ill
low-income individuals and families. These programs typically require a doctor’s consent and proof of
financial status.
RXASSIST
< http://www.rxassist.org/default.cfm >
Another pharmaceutical assistance program, administered by the Volunteers in Health Care
organization.
EYECARE AMERICA
< http://www.eyecareamerica.org/eyecare/public/ >
Several programs created by the American Academy of Ophthalmology to help low-income
Americans receive free or low-cost eye care and examinations.
Seniors EyeCare Program is designed for people who:
Are US citizens or legal residents
Are age 65 and older
Have not seen an ophthalmologist in three or more years
Do not belong to an HMO or the VA
To determine eligibility, call 1-800.222.EYES (3937) toll-free, 24/7/365
Diabetes EyeCare Program is designed for people who:
Have diabetes
Are age 65 and older
Are US citizens or legal residents
Have not seen an ophthalmologist in three or more years
Do not belong to an HMO or the VA
To determine eligibility, call 1-800-272-EYES (3937) toll-free, 24/7/365
Children's EyeCare Program
For more information, call toll-free, 1-800-628-6733 , 8 AM - 4 PM Monday - Friday, Pacific Time.
Glaucoma EyeCare Program is designed for people who:
Are US citizens or legal residents
Have not had an eye exam in 12 months or more
Are at increased risk for glaucoma (family history, race, age)
Do not belong to an HMO or the VA
To determine eligibility, call 1-800-391-EYES (3937) toll-free, 24/7/365
HEAR NOW
Starkey Hearing Foundation
6700 Washington Ave. S,
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(800) 648-4327
< http://www.sotheworldmayhear.org/PDFs/hearnow_application.pdf >
An assistance program for people who otherwise wouldn't be able to afford hearing aids. Provides
over 20,000 hearing aids each year to people in the US and all over the world. Income guidelines
along with fees and requirements are given on the application.
DISABILITY RESOURCES
< http://www.disabilityresources.org/FINANCIAL.html >
Site lists general information about organizations and services that provide financial information or
assistance to people with disabilities.
BENEFITSCHECKUP
< http://www.benefitscheckup.org/ >
Helps people to connect to government programs that can help pay for prescription drugs, health
care, utilities and other needs.
LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL
Provides financial assistance to individuals for eye care through local clubs. There are Lions Clubs in
most localities and services vary from club to club.
MIRACLE FLIGHTS FOR KIDS
2756 N. Green Valley Parkway #115
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 261-0494
Miracle Flights for Kids provides free transportation access to health care for America's families.
NEW EYES FOR THE NEEDY
549 Millburn Ave.
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 376-4903
Provides vouchers for the purchase of new prescription eyeglasses.
FREE WHEELCHAIRS
Easter Seals, the American Cancer Society and other organizations provide free wheelchairs and
other medical related equipment, like walkers, commodes, bathtub rails, crutches, electric
wheelchairs and scooters, on a short- or long-term basis. Some programs require deposits that are
completely refundable. Check with local offices for Easter Seals and the American Cancer Society.
PATIENT TRAVEL.ORG
< http://www.patienttravel.org/ >
Provides information about all forms of charitable, long-distance medical air transportation and
provides referrals to all appropriate sources of help.
EDUCATION
PRE-COLLEGE FUNDING
< http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/3precol.htm >
Lists opportunities to apply for pre-school, elementary and secondary scholarships. Some are
specifically for Michigan residents.
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS and LOANS
< http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/3undergr.htm >
GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS and LOANS
< http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/3gradinf.htm >
Both sections are broken out by different categories: Web Sites, Databases, Books and
Announcements.
POSTDOCTORAL AND FACULTY
< http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/3postdoc.htm >
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
No matter what Matthew Lesko says, there is
their debts.
NO program that will assist anyone in paying off
If patrons come in looking for this type of assistance, refer them to your local nonprofit consumer
credit counseling center.
Consumer Credit Counseling Service
< http://www.cccsnevada.org/ >
A non-profit United Way organization offering free financial consumer credit counseling and
education.
Consumer Credit Counseling Service
2650 S. Jones
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 364-0344
Toll Free (800) 451-4505
Consumer Credit Affiliates
3100 Mill Street #111
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 337-6363
Toll Free (800) 451-4505