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4 programs available in Bristol County, Rhode Island

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Federal Lifeline Program

Available statewide in Rhode Island

Federal FCC program providing a monthly discount on home phone, wireless phone, broadband internet, or bundled voice-broadband service from participating providers. One discount per household. Learn more

Eligibility criteria

  • Household income up to 135% of the Federal Poverty Level

Information to gather

  • Proof of program participation OR income documentation
  • Photo ID
  • Proof of address
  • Last 4 digits of Social Security
  • number or Tribal ID
  • Housing & Homeownership

Rhode Island Housing Choice Voucher Program — RIHousing(RIHousing HCVP)

Available statewide in Rhode Island

RIHousing administers the Housing Choice Voucher Program and participates in Rhode Island’s centralized housing-assistance system. Eligible households may use rental assistance to help afford housing in the private market, subject to program rules and waitlist availability. Learn more

Eligibility criteria

  • Rhode Island households; eligibility, waitlist status, and participation depend on Housing Choice Voucher program rules.

Information to gather

  • Identification
  • Household member information
  • Proof of income and assets
  • Social Security documentation
  • Rental and housing history when requested
  • Energy & Other Utilities
  • Emergency Support
The grant is usually sent to your heating fuel supplier or utility. In some cases, it may be paid directly to you.
Apply online

Rhode Island Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program(Rhode Island LIHEAP)

Available statewide in Rhode Island

Rhode Island’s heating assistance program helps households pay heating costs and may provide help during certain home-heating emergencies. Learn more

Eligibility criteria

  • Your household income must be within Rhode Island’s current limit for your household size. You can rent or own, and you do not need to have an unpaid heating bill or receive public assistance.
  • Income up to 60% of the area median

Information to gather

  • Photo ID for the applicant and Social Security numbers for household members
  • Proof of household income
  • A recent heating and electric bill
  • Proof of your address; if heat is included in rent, a lease or landlord form
  • Food
  • Health
Non-cash food, nutrition, breastfeeding, and referral benefits; amount not stated.

Rhode Island Women, Infants, and Children Program(Rhode Island WIC)

Available statewide in Rhode Island

WIC may help pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding people, infants, and children under age five access nutritious foods, nutrition guidance, breastfeeding support, and referrals to other services. Eligibility depends on Rhode Island’s income and program guidelines, and participation is free. Learn more

Eligibility criteria

  • Rhode Island residents who are pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum, or caring for a child under age five may apply if they meet program guidelines.
  • Household income up to 185% of the Federal Poverty Level

Information to gather

  • Proof of identity
  • Proof of Rhode Island residency
  • Proof of income or qualifying-benefit participation
  • Pregnancy or child age information
  • Nutrition or health information requested by the WIC agency

Bristol County Division of Community Action

Community Action agencies change people’s lives, embody the spirit of hope, improve communities and make America a better place to live. They work at the local level to help community members that need it. Visit your local agency