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Financial Assistance Resources in Maine

Cash assistance, free tax preparation, financial coaching, benefits advocacy, and emergency financial help for Maine residents. Getting back on your feet starts with getting the right support.

Financial hardship can happen to anyone, and Maine has programs designed to help you get back on stable ground. From monthly cash assistance through TANF to free tax preparation at sites across the state, these resources are here for you. New Ventures Maine offers free budgeting and credit-building classes, while Maine Equal Justice can help if your benefits have been denied. Call 211 anytime to get connected to financial help in your area.

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Available Hours: Phone: Mon-Fri 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Government Benefits

TANF Cash Assistance & ASPIRE Program

Maine DHHS Office for Family Independence

Maine's Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program provides monthly cash benefits to families with children. The ASPIRE program helps TANF participants build skills for employment through job training and education supports.

Free By Appointment
109 Capitol Street, 11 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333
Verified Mar 2026
(855) 797-4357 Directions
Available Hours: Seasonal: January - April. Call 211 or visit cashmaine.org for site hours.
Free Tax Services

CA$H Maine Free Tax Preparation

CA$H Maine Coalition

Statewide network of eight coalitions offering free tax preparation through IRS-certified VITA volunteers. Households earning $69,000 or less can get their federal and state taxes filed for free from January through April.

Free By Appointment
Multiple locations statewide
Verified Mar 2026
(207) 347-2335 Directions
Available Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; evening and weekend classes available
Financial Education

New Ventures Maine Financial Programs

New Ventures Maine / University of Maine at Augusta

Free classes and one-on-one coaching in budgeting, credit building, saving, and small business development. A program of UMA with seven locations statewide and online classes.

Free
46 University Drive, Augusta, ME 04330
Verified Mar 2026
(800) 442-2092 Directions
Available Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Benefits Advocacy & Legal Aid

Maine Equal Justice

Maine Equal Justice

Nonprofit legal aid and economic justice organization helping people access public benefits including TANF, SNAP, MaineCare, and General Assistance. Free legal help with denied or terminated benefits.

Free By Appointment
126 Sewall Street, Augusta, ME 04330
Verified Mar 2026
(207) 626-7058 Directions
Available Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Information & Referral Service

211 Maine

United Ways of Maine / The Opportunity Alliance

Free, confidential 24/7 helpline connecting callers to local resources for financial assistance, housing, food, utilities, healthcare, and more. Text your zip code to 898-211 or search online at 211maine.org.

Free No ID Needed
50 Lydia Lane, South Portland, ME 04106
Verified Mar 2026
Dial 2-1-1 Directions
Available Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Community Action Agency

Penquis Community Action

Penquis

Community Action Agency serving Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Knox counties with financial coaching, matched savings programs, heating assistance, housing counseling, and small business advising.

Free By Appointment
262 Harlow Street, Bangor, ME 04401
Verified Mar 2026
(207) 973-3500 Directions
Available Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Education & Business Financing

Finance Authority of Maine (FAME)

Finance Authority of Maine

Independent state agency helping Maine residents plan and pay for higher education through grants, scholarships, and low-interest loans. Also provides financing programs for Maine small businesses and entrepreneurs.

Free
5 Community Drive, Augusta, ME 04330
Verified Mar 2026
(800) 228-3734 Directions
Available Hours: Mon, Thu-Sat 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Career & Financial Services

Goodwill NNE Workforce Solutions

Goodwill Northern New England

Goodwill NNE pairs participants with career advisors and life navigators to help find employment, build skills, and overcome barriers like transportation, child care, and financial challenges.

Free By Appointment
56 Northport Drive, Suite 202, Portland, ME 04103
Verified Mar 2026
(207) 930-7047 Directions
Available Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Financial Literacy & Credit Counseling

ProsperityME: Center for Financial Education

ProsperityME

Nonprofit providing financial literacy classes, credit counseling, and debt management. Specializes in serving New Mainers including refugees and immigrants, but open to all.

Free
175 Lancaster Street, Suite 216A, Portland, ME 04101
Verified Apr 2026
(207) 797-7890 Directions
Available Hours: Mon-Fri, call for specific hours
Community Action Agency & Financial Counseling

Community Concepts

Community Concepts, Inc.

Community action agency serving Androscoggin, Oxford, and Franklin counties. Provides HUD-approved housing counseling, credit counseling, foreclosure prevention, financial coaching, and emergency fuel assistance.

Free
240 Bates Street, Lewiston, ME 04240
Verified Apr 2026
(207) 795-4065 Directions
Available Hours: Mon-Fri, call for hours
Community Action Agency & Financial Programs

Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP)

KVCAP

Community action agency serving Kennebec, Somerset, Lincoln, and Sagadahoc counties. Provides financial empowerment programs, energy assistance, housing support, and transportation services.

Free
101 Water Street, Waterville, ME 04901
Verified Apr 2026
(207) 859-1500 Directions
Available Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Community Action Agency

Aroostook County Action Program (ACAP)

ACAP

Community action agency serving Aroostook, Washington, and Hancock counties with energy assistance, housing support, workforce development, and emergency financial help for northern and Downeast Maine families.

Free
771 Main Street, Presque Isle, ME 04769
Verified Apr 2026
(207) 764-3721 Directions
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