# Find the help programs you didn't know you could apply for

> One homeowner who couldn't work says it found a little-known government program that helped them keep the house.

Describe your situation in general terms. AI searches for government, utility, nonprofit, lender and employer programs that might fit, with official links, what each offers and how to apply.

- Page: https://thesolocreators.com/prompts/help-programs-you-can-apply-for/
- Category: Handle life admin fast
- Made for: Everyone
- Works in: ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity
- Time: About 15 minutes
- Effort: Just copy and paste
- Note: Always confirm eligibility on the program's official site.

## The prompt

Fill in the parts in [square brackets], or leave them and the AI will ask you for them.

```text
Help me find assistance programs I might qualify for. My situation in general terms: [YOUR SITUATION, e.g. can't work for a year, behind on mortgage]. Household: [YOUR HOUSEHOLD, e.g. single, no kids]. Region: [YOUR COUNTRY AND STATE]. Search for government, local, utility, nonprofit, lender and employer programs. For each one, give the name, what it offers, the main eligibility rules, how to apply and a link to the official page. Rank them by how well they'd fit me, and include lesser-known programs, not just the big ones. Tell me which documents to gather. Don't guess about eligibility. Mark anything I should confirm directly with the program.
```

## Step by step

1. Paste the prompt with your situation, no names or ID numbers.
2. Open each official link it gives you.
3. Call or email the program to confirm you qualify.

## What you'll get

A ranked list of programs with official links, eligibility basics, how to apply and a document checklist.

## Good to know

**Which AI tools does this work in?** It works in ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity. On this page, ChatGPT opens with your prompt already typed in. Always confirm eligibility on the program's official site.

**How long does it take?** About 15 minutes. It's rated "Just copy and paste". There are 3 steps, listed above.

**What do I need before I start?** Just your details for 3 blanks: your situation, your household and your country and state. You can skip any, and your AI will ask for them.

**What will I get back?** A ranked list of programs with official links, eligibility basics, how to apply and a document checklist.

Idea spotted on Reddit, shared by u/bistolegs: https://www.reddit.com/r/ChatGPT/comments/1vbh78l/. The prompt is The Solo Creators' own version.

## Go further

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From AI Use Cases and Prompts by The Solo Creators: https://thesolocreators.com/prompts/. Free to use; please link back to the page when you share it.