Instant Relief Fund Finder

Your Eligibility Snapshot (Auto-Updating)

1. Zip Code (State/County Program Search)

2. Total People in Household

3. Estimated Annual Household **Gross Income**

$0 $100,000+

$30,000

4. Average Monthly Utility Cost (Electric, Gas, etc.)

/mo

Resource Center & Tips 💡

Maximize your benefits with these tips, suggestions, and useful links.

1.
Act Locally: Always contact your local **Community Action Agency (CAA)** first. They manage county-level programs and often help with the application process for Federal and State funds.
2.
Know the Dates: Utility assistance (like LIHEAP) often opens seasonally (e.g., in the fall). Apply immediately when the window opens, as funds are limited. [Image of application processing timeline flow chart]
3.
Gross vs. Net: Be clear on whether the application asks for **Gross Income** (before deductions) or **Net Income** (take-home pay). Providing the wrong number can lead to denial.

Use these prompts with advanced generative UI models (like Gemini 3.0) to build tools that help manage the application process:

**Map Tool:** `Generate an interactive JavaScript and Tailwind CSS map component centered on ZIP code [USER_ZIP] that fetches and plots markers for all 'Community Action Agency' and 'WIC office' locations within a 20-mile radius, including clickable links to their addresses.`
**Timeline Tracker:** `Develop a 5-step application timeline widget using HTML/JS that allows the user to input the 'Date Applied' for a SNAP application and dynamically estimates and highlights key processing stages (Initial Review, Interview Scheduled, Decision Made), incorporating standard 30-day processing windows.`
**Document Checklist Creator:** `Create a dynamic checklist tool with print functionality using Tailwind CSS. The tool should accept 'Household Size' and 'Target Program (e.g., LIHEAP)' and generate a categorized, printable list of required documents (Photo ID, Proof of Income, etc.).`