Cash help, tax credits and free money services

$2,000 Scholarship | Sallie Mae

$2,000 Beca | Sallie Mae

Worth

$2,000

Who qualifies

parents with a college-enrolled child; college/university students; parents with a high school senior; high school juniors or seniors planning college enrollment.

Phone

none

Website

sallie.com/scholarships/no-essay

$400 Bonus Checking Accounts — Wells Fargo

$400 Bonificación en cuentas corrientes — Wells Fargo

Worth

$400

Who qualifies

New Wells Fargo checking customers (first‑time account holders) who haven’t received a Wells Fargo checking bonus in the past 12 months, aren’t employees, and have a U.S. Taxpayer ID (SSN or ITIN)

Phone

1-800-869-3557 – Wells Fargo customer service none

Website

accountoffers.wellsfargo.com/welcomebonus/?sub_channel=WIB&vendor_code=WF&utm_campaign=xlob_on-us&collateral_code=TSB26420

AARP Foundation Free Tax-Aide Service

Servicio de Ayuda Gratuita con Impuestos de la Fundación AARP

Worth

$0

Who qualifies

Open to anyone; focus on taxpayers age 50+ or with low to moderate income. No strict income limit. Cannot handle small-business-with-employees, rental income, or AMT returns.

Phone

- Grass Valley Tax-Aide (local): 530-205-3555 - Email: GrassValleyTaxAide@gmail.com - AARP Foundation Tax-Aide national office: 1-888-687-2277 (1-888-OUR-AARP) - Tax-Aide tech support: 1-855-481-0020 - IRS individual help: 1-800-829-1040

Website

taxaide.aarpfoundation.org

Acorns Referrals: How It Works | Acorns $5 or sometimes up to $259

# Referencias de Acorns: Cómo funciona | Acorns $5 o a veces hasta $259 ¿Qué es Acorns Referrals? Acorns Referrals es un programa de referencia que recompensa a los usuarios de Acorns por invitar a sus amigos a unirse a la plataforma. Por cada amigo que se registre a través de tu enlace de referencia y realice una inversión, tanto tú como tu amigo recibirán una bonificación en efectivo. Pasos para ganar recompensas: 1. Comparte tu enlace de referencia único con tus amigos. 2. Invita a tus amigos a unirse a Acorns utilizando tu enlace. 3. Asegúrate de que tus amigos completen el proceso de registro. 4. Una vez que tus amigos realicen una inversión, recibirás tu bonificación en efectivo. 5. ¡Disfruta de tus recompensas y continúa invitando a más amigos! ¿Cuánto puedo ganar? La cantidad de dinero que puedes ganar a través de Acorns Referrals varía. Por cada amigo que se registre y realice una inversión exitosa, recibirás $5 en efectivo. Sin embargo, en ocasiones especiales, la bonificación puede aumentar hasta $259. Condiciones importantes: - Para ser elegible para las recompensas, tanto tú como tus amigos deben ser nuevos usuarios de Acorns. - Tus amigos deben registrarse utilizando tu enlace de referencia único. - La bonificación en efectivo se depositará en tu cuenta de Acorns después de que tus amigos realicen una inversión exitosa. - Ten en cuenta que las bonificaciones pueden tardar hasta 7 días hábiles en aparecer en tu cuenta. ¡Aprovecha el programa de referencias de Acorns y comienza a ganar dinero extra hoy mismo!

Worth

$259

Who qualifies

Everyone

Phone

- Acorns Customer Support: +1-855-739-2859 (Assistance with general inquiries and account support) - Acorns Later Support: +1-855-739-2859 (Help with questions related to Acorns Later retirement account) - Acorns Spend Support: +1-855-739-2859 (Assistance with Acorns Spend checking account) - Acorns Early Support: +1-855-739-2859 (Questions about Acorns Early custodial account) - Found Money Support: +1-855-739-2859 (Assistance with Found Money cash back rewards) - Grow Magazine Support: +1-855-739-2859 (Inquiries about Grow Magazine) - Media Inquiries: +1-949-204-4416 (For media-related queries) None

Website

acorns.com/learn/acorns/acorns-referrals

Alliance for Workforce Development – Connecting Job Seekers and Employers

Alianza para el Desarrollo de la Fuerza Laboral: Conectando a los Buscadores de Empleo y Empleadores

Worth

$0

Who qualifies

Adults seeking work in Butte, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Plumas, or Sierra counties; separate youth track for ages 17-24

Phone

Grass Valley: (530) 328-1953 | Truckee: (530) 328-2069 | Quincy: (530) 283-1606 | Loyalton: (530) 994-3349

Website

afwd.org

American Indian College Fund Scholarships

Becas del American Indian College Fund

Who qualifies

American Indian and Alaska Native college students in certificate, undergraduate, or graduate programs at tribal colleges and universities, or at nonprofit, accredited schools

Phone

800-776-FUND (800-776-3863) · 303-426-8900

Website

collegefund.org/students/scholarships

Apply for Social Security Disability (SSDI) — free, online or by phone

Solicite el Seguro por Discapacidad del Seguro Social (SSDI): gratis, en línea o por teléfono

Worth

Free to apply; monthly payments plus Medicare if approved

Who qualifies

Adults with a disability or blindness that is expected to last at least a year and makes it hard or impossible to work, who worked and paid Social Security taxes long enough. (SSI covers people with little work history and low income; see our SSI row.)

Phone

1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778)

Website

ssa.gov/apply?benefits=disability&age=adult

Better Deals for Every Shopper: 5 Tips to Save More at Raley's!

Mejores ofertas para cada comprador: 5 consejos para ahorrar más en Raley's!

Who qualifies

Everyone

Phone

none

Website

raleys.com/be-inspired/5-tips-to-save-more-at-raleys

Cal-works at BenefitsCal. Together, we benefit.

CalWORKs en BenefitsCal. Juntos, nos beneficiamos.

Worth

$

Who qualifies

Low-income families with at least one child in the home; eligibility based on citizenship, age, income, resources and assets

Phone

none

Website

benefitscal.com/Help/program/calworks/HCPDE

CalEITC — California Earned Income Tax Credit

CalEITC — Crédito Tributario por Ingresos Ganados de California

Worth

$3,756

Who qualifies

Low‑income working Californians — earned income < $32,901, at least 18 years old or have a qualifying child, with a valid SSN or ITIN, California resident, investment income ≤ $12,200, not claimed as a dependent.

Phone

1-800-852-5711 – FTB phone help

Website

ftb.ca.gov/file/personal/credits/california-earned-income-tax-credit.html

California LifeLine Home Broadband Pilot — $20 to $30 off home internet every month

Worth

$20/month off internet, or $30/month for internet + phone from the same provider

Who qualifies

Households at or below the California LifeLine income limits (150% of the federal poverty guidelines) or enrolled in a program like Medi-Cal, CalFresh or SSI.

Website

broadbandforall.cdt.ca.gov/ca-lifeline-home-broadband-pilot-program

California Small Business Loan Guarantee Program — IBank

Programa de Garantía de Préstamos para Pequeñas Empresas de California — IBank

Who qualifies

California small businesses with 1–750 employees that have trouble getting a loan; credit decisions follow the lender's criteria; citizenship or immigration status is not considered

Phone

none

Website

ibank.ca.gov/small-business/loan-guarantees

CalVet College Fee Waiver for Veteran Dependents — Free Tuition at CA Community Colleges, CSU and UC

Exención de cuotas universitarias de CalVet para dependientes de veteranos — Matrícula gratuita en colegios comunitarios, CSU y UC

Worth

Waives mandatory system-wide tuition and fees

Who qualifies

Children, spouses, and surviving spouses of veterans with a service-connected disability or death, under Plans A–D; California residents

Phone

530-273-3396 – apply through the Nevada County Veterans Services Office

Website

calvet.ca.gov/VetServices/Pages/College-Fee-Waiver.aspx

CAPI — Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants

CAPI — Programa de Asistencia en Efectivo para Inmigrantes

Worth

$2,324.35

Who qualifies

California residents who are 65 +, blind, or disabled and meet the SSI/SSP immigration‑status criteria.

Phone

(530) 265‑1340 – Nevada County social services office phone number.

Website

cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cash-assistance-for-immigrants

Cash Access - California EBT Surcharge-Free ATMs

Acceso en efectivo - Cajeros automaticos sin cargo por sobrecargo de EBT en California - Esta guia lista los cajeros automaticos en California donde los beneficiarios de EBT pueden retirar dinero en efectivo sin cargos adicionales. Incluye ubicaciones de Bank of America, Golden1 Credit Union, y redes MoneyPass y Allpoint.

Worth

$0.00

Who qualifies

California residents receiving cash benefits on their EBT card (CalWORKs, Refugee Cash Assistance, General Assistance). CalFresh-only recipients cannot withdraw cash.

Phone

none

Website

ebt.ca.gov/locator

Cash App Taxes - 100% Free Tax Filing for Federal & State

Cash App Impuestos - Presentación de impuestos 100% gratuita para el gobierno federal y estatal

Worth

$

Who qualifies

Everyone

Phone

none

Website

cash.app/taxes

Cash Assistance for Individuals | General Assistance Nevada County, CA

Asistencia en Efectivo para Individuos | Asistencia General del Condado de Nevada, CA - El programa de Asistencia General del Condado de Nevada proporciona ayuda suplementaria de emergencia en efectivo a personas que no son elegibles para programas de ayuda federal o estatal como CalWORKs o SSI/SSP. Es un préstamo reembolsable, no un derecho adquirido. Los solicitantes pueden aplicar en línea en BenefitsCal.com o en persona en las oficinas de Truckee o Nevada City.

Worth

Emergency supplemental cash assistance for individuals ineligible for federal or state aid programs

Who qualifies

Nevada County, CA adult residents who are not eligible for CalWORKs, SSI/SSP, or other federal/state cash aid. Employable applicants must register with Cal-JOBS and complete weekly job searches.

Phone

530-265-1340

Website

nevadacountyca.gov/1626/Cash-Assistance-for-Individuals

CEC Direct Install — free heat pumps and electric upgrades for low-income homes

Programa de Descarbonización Equitativa de Edificios — bombas de calor y mejoras eléctricas gratis para hogares de bajos ingresos (norte de California)

Worth

No-cost heat pump and/or heat-pump water heater, plus possible induction stove, insulation, panel upgrade

Who qualifies

Low-income households (up to 80% of area median income) in a program focus community, in homes built before 2020 that heat space or water with gas, propane or another fossil fuel.

Website

energy.ca.gov/programs-and-topics/programs/equitable-building-decarbonization-program/ebd-statewide-direct

Celebrate EDU Microgrants — up to $500 for entrepreneurs with intellectual or developmental disabilities

Microsubvenciones de Celebrate EDU — hasta $500 para emprendedores con discapacidades intelectuales o del desarrollo

Worth

Up to $500

Who qualifies

People 16+ with an intellectual or developmental disability whose own new or emerging business idea has earned under $3,000 and needs under $2,500 to start; US or Canada; not for nonprofits

Phone

none (hello@celebrateedu.org)

Website

celebrateedu.org/microgrants

Covered California (discounted health plans)

Covered California (planes de salud con descuento)

Worth

$190M

Who qualifies

Individuals and families earning up to 150 % of the federal poverty line (partial help up to 165 %), and those earning under $1,835 / month (single) qualify for Medi‑Cal.

Phone

(800) 300‑1506 – Apply online phone line (800) 300‑0213 – Spanish language support line 2‑1‑1 – Free local enrollment help hotline

Website

coveredca.com

CPUC TEAM & CHANGES — free in-language help with utility and phone bills

Programas TEAM y CHANGES de la CPUC — ayuda gratis en su idioma con facturas de luz, gas y teléfono

Worth

Free in-language help with bills, disputes and enrollment through local community organizations

Who qualifies

Limited-English-proficient Californians who need help with energy (CHANGES) or phone/internet (TEAM) bills and services.

Website

cpuc.ca.gov/about-cpuc/divisions/news-and-public-information-office/consumer-affairs-branch/team-and-changes-programs

DAC-SASH (GRID Alternatives) — no-cost rooftop solar for income-qualified homeowners

DAC-SASH (GRID Alternatives) — paneles solares en el techo sin costo para propietarios que califican por ingresos

Worth

No-cost rooftop solar (2026–27 income limit: $54,100 for 1–2 people, $82,500 for 4)

Who qualifies

Homeowners who live in their single-family home, get PG&E/SCE/SDG&E power, live in a CalEnviroScreen 4.0 disadvantaged community (red areas), and are under CARE/FERA income limits.

Phone

(866) 921-4696

Website

gridalternatives.org/dac-sash-eligibility-requirements

(DEPRECATED) NMHA | Caring 4 Cal

(OBSOLETO) NMHA | Cuidando 4 Cal

Who qualifies

Direct care workers and caregivers

Phone

none

Website

thenmha.org/caring4cal-register?aff=FBFebruary&fbclid=IwAR14oATu4qp5Euc676x_53v_4Woug9OHls1hz0xeJsIgoSlksEOJd9XzOvQ_aem_AbI2zfwbEepe8Z2tjJ1B_l1n3t08DGS6yz6G7KPA9eloQyKQoJrqMetjOZvMqqdsw2bgRtxCDR0C2n5yt5yCtH5x

(DEPRECATED) Welcome to Direct File | Direct File | Internal Revenue Service

(DEPRECATED) Bienvenido a Direct File | Direct File | Servicio de Impuestos Internos

Who qualifies

taxpayers with simple tax needs

Phone

none

Website

directfile.irs.gov

Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Exemption (BOE-261-G)

Exención de impuestos sobre la propiedad para veteranos discapacitados (BOE-261-G)

Worth

Reduces property tax on your principal residence

Who qualifies

Veterans rated 100% disabled by the VA, or paid at the 100% rate due to unemployability, and certain unmarried surviving spouses — on their principal residence

Phone

530-273-3396 – Nevada County Veterans Services Office (help with the claim)

Website

boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/dv_exemption.htm

ENDED Dec 2025 — California E-Bike Incentive Project (was $1,750-$2,000 voucher)

TERMINÓ en diciembre de 2025 — ya no se aceptan solicitudes. Ofrecía vales de $1,750-$2,000 para la compra de bicicletas eléctricas nuevas para residentes de California con ingresos calificados. Los fondos restantes se redirigieron a los programas regionales Clean Cars 4 All. Vea la página para alternativas actuales.

Worth

ENDED December 2025. Was: $1,750-$2,000 voucher toward a new electric bike. See page for current alternatives.

Who qualifies

Program ENDED December 2025 — no new applications accepted. Was: California residents 18+ with household income at or below 300% of the federal poverty level. Remaining funds redirected to regional Clean Cars 4 All programs (SB 127).

Phone

(916) 444-6600

Website

ww2.arb.ca.gov/our-work/programs/california-e-bike-incentive-project

Financial Aid Programs - California Student Aid Commission

Programas de ayuda financiera - Comisión de ayuda estudiantil de California

Worth

$20,000

Who qualifies

students (undergraduate, graduate, community‑college), low‑income families, dependent children, foster youth, future teachers, military National Guard/State Reserve/Naval Militia members, law‑enforcement personnel dependents, California community‑college transfers to HBCUs, public‑interest attorneys, CADAA filers, individuals with dependent children, eligible California residents.

Phone

1-888-224-7268 – CSAC Customer Service phone line none

Website

csac.ca.gov/financial-aid-programs

First U.S. – Official Site of Better Than FREE Checking

# Primer U.S. - Sitio oficial de Mejor Que GRATIS Cuenta de Cheques

Worth

$1

Who qualifies

Everyone

Phone

none

Website

firstus.org

FIS Financial Literacy for Adults - Overview- Free with EBT

FIS Alfabetización Financiera para Adultos - Resumen- Gratis con EBT

Who qualifies

Everyone

Phone

none

Website

app.fisfinancialliteracy.com/adult/#

Free tax help from IRS-certified volunteers. | GetYourRefund

Ayuda gratuita para impuestos de voluntarios certificados por el IRS. | GetYourRefund

Who qualifies

households earning under $69,000; households earning under $89,000; people with disability or limited English; residents of all 50 states; Spanish speakers

Phone

211 – general assistance line

Website

getyourrefund.org/en

Free You Need A Budget - YNAB.com for Good

Gratis You Need A Budget - YNAB.com for Good

Who qualifies

People in marginalized or underrepresented communities taught financial literacy (served by 501(c)(3) nonprofits)

Phone

none

Website

ynab.com/ynab-for-good

Get Connected! California — free help enrolling in low-cost home internet

Get Connected! California — ayuda gratis para inscribirse en internet de bajo costo

Worth

Free enrollment help; low-cost home internet plans from local providers

Who qualifies

Households where someone gets Medi-Cal, CalFresh or PG&E CARE (also SSI, Lifeline, free or reduced school lunch, or a Pell Grant); each provider sets its own rules. The call center picks from 16 providers with plans under $30 and protects you from upsells; the LifeLine home-broadband pilot comes next if your provider is in it (AT&T is not).

Phone

866-828-6385 (or the state line, 833-938-3298); PG&E customers: 844-926-4106

Website

internetforallnow.org/offers/low-cost-plans

How Business Owners Can Use The Augusta Rule Tax Strategy

Worth

Tax-free rental income by renting your home to your business for up to 14 days per year under IRS Section 280A

Who qualifies

U.S. business owners who own a home that is not their primary place of business

Website

forbes.com/sites/forbesfinancecouncil/2023/02/28/how-business-owners-can-use-the-augusta-rule-tax-strategy

IRS VITA & TCE — free tax prep sites (and how to host one)

VITA y TCE del IRS — sitios gratuitos de preparación de impuestos (y cómo ser sede)

Worth

$0

Who qualifies

VITA: people earning about $70,244 or less, people with disabilities, and people with limited English. TCE: people 60 and older. Organizations can sign up to sponsor or host a site

Phone

800-906-9887 (IRS VITA/TCE site locator line); AARP Tax-Aide sites: 888-227-7669

Website

irs.gov/individuals/free-tax-return-preparation-for-qualifying-taxpayers

KFC Foundation — Kentucky Fried Wishes Grant

Fundación KFC — Concesión de Deseos Fritos de Kentucky

Worth

$10,000

Who qualifies

Invite-only as of 2026. Must be invited by KFC Foundation. Eligibility floor: U.S.-based 501(c)(3), governmental, or IRS-recognized charity in good standing with the IRS for at least 2 years, operating locally and serving U.S. communities.

Phone

none

Website

kfcfoundation.org/wishes

Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC)

Worth

Ended Jan 2025 — reference only (paid producers by sales tier, up to a $125,000 per-person cap)

Phone

none

Website

fsa.usda.gov/resources/programs/marketing-assistance-specialty-crops-masc

MyFirstEV — $3,500 off a first new EV or $1,750 off a used one at the dealer (CARB)

MyFirstEV — $3,500 de descuento en su primer vehículo eléctrico nuevo o $1,750 en uno usado, en el concesionario (CARB)

Worth

$3,500 off a new ZEV (MSRP ≤$50k) or $1,750 off a certified pre-owned one (≤$25k), at the point of sale

Who qualifies

California residents who have never owned or been listed on the title of a zero-emission vehicle; no income limit; one per person.

Phone

(800) 242-4450 (CARB helpline)

Website

ww2.arb.ca.gov/myfirstev

NASE Growth Grants — up to $4,000 for self-employed and small-business members

Subvenciones de Crecimiento de NASE — hasta $4,000 para miembros autónomos y pequeñas empresas

Worth

Up to $4,000

Who qualifies

National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) members in good standing (monthly members after 90 days)

Phone

none

Website

nase.org/become-a-member/member-benefits/business-resources/growth-grants

Nevada County Assessor — free Prop 8 decline-in-value review (formal appeals July 2–Nov. 30)

Tasador del Condado de Nevada — revisión gratuita por disminución de valor (Prop 8); apelaciones formales del 2 de julio al 30 de noviembre

Worth

$0 (no charge for the informal review)

Who qualifies

Nevada County property owners who think their assessed value is higher than the property's market value on January 1

Phone

530-265-1232 (Assessor) · 530-265-1480 (Clerk of the Board, formal appeals)

Website

nevadacountyca.gov/169/Assessment-Appeals---Informal-or-Formal

Nevada County property tax E-Bills (MyCountyConnect) — get your bill online and reminders before due dates

Facturas electrónicas del impuesto a la propiedad del Condado de Nevada (MyCountyConnect) — reciba su factura en línea y recordatorios antes de las fechas de pago

Worth

$0

Who qualifies

Nevada County property owners. You need the E-Bill Code printed on your current-year property tax bill to enroll

Phone

530-265-1285 (Nevada County Treasurer-Tax Collector)

Website

nevadacountyca.gov/4258/E-Bills

Nevada County Student Poll Worker Program — paid Election Day job for high school students (apply by Oct 15, 2026)

Programa de Estudiantes Trabajadores Electorales del Condado de Nevada — trabajo pagado el Día de las Elecciones para estudiantes de preparatoria (solicite antes del 15 de octubre de 2026)

Worth

$150–$250 ($50 for training + $100 for a 5-hour or $200 for an 8-hour Election Day shift)

Who qualifies

Nevada County public or private high school students, age 16+, U.S. citizen or legal resident, GPA 2.5+, with parent and school permission; must attend training Oct 31, 2026

Phone

530-265-1298 (Nevada County Elections Office)

Website

nevadacountyca.gov/electionworkers

Nevada County Veterans Services Office — Help Applying for VA and CalVet Benefits

Oficina de Servicios para Veteranos del Condado de Nevada — Ayuda para solicitar beneficios del VA y CalVet

Who qualifies

Veterans, their dependents, and survivors in Nevada County

Phone

530-273-3396 – Nevada County Veterans Services Office

Website

nevadacountyca.gov/976/Veterans-Services

PG&E Arrearage Management Plan (AMP) — up to $8,000 of a past-due bill forgiven

Plan de Gestión de Atrasos (AMP)

Worth

Up to $8,000 forgiven

Who qualifies

PG&E residential customers on CARE or FERA who owe $500 or more on gas and electric ($250 or more for gas only), are more than 90 days past due, have been a customer at least six months and have made at least one on-time payment. Solar (NEM) and master-metered accounts aren't eligible.

Phone

1-800-743-5000 – PG&E customer service

Website

pge.com/en/account/billing-and-assistance/financial-assistance/arrearage-management-plan-amp.html

PG&E Budget Billing — about the same payment every month

Programa Budget Billing

Worth

Free

Who qualifies

PG&E customers with a history of on-time, full payments who aren't on a payment plan.

Phone

1-800-743-5000 – PG&E customer service

Website

pge.com/en/account/billing-and-assistance/financial-assistance/budget-billing-program.html

PG&E payment plan or due-date extension — pay a past-due balance over time

Plan de pago y extensión de la fecha de vencimiento

Worth

Smaller monthly payments, or a few more days to pay

Who qualifies

PG&E residential gas or electric customers. The online tool doesn't work if you're already on a payment plan, AMP or Budget Billing; call PG&E instead.

Phone

1-800-743-5000 – PG&E customer service

Website

pge.com/en/account/billing-and-assistance/pay-my-bill/payment-plan-and-due-date-extension.html

PG&E rate plan comparison — see which plan costs you least

Planes de tarifas

Worth

Free

Who qualifies

All PG&E residential customers.

Phone

1-800-743-5000 – PG&E customer service

Website

pge.com/en/account/rate-plans.html

PG&E Savings Finder — a three-minute quiz for ways to lower your bill

Buscador de ahorros

Worth

Free

Who qualifies

PG&E customers.

Website

pge.com/en/account/billing-and-assistance/financial-assistance/savings-finder.html

Propel - America’s #1 EBT app

Propel - La aplicación #1 de EBT en Estados Unidos - Aplicación gratuita para verificar el saldo de EBT, rastrear transacciones y acceder a ofertas seleccionadas para hogares de bajos ingresos.

Worth

Free app to check EBT balance, track transactions, and access curated offers for low-income households

Who qualifies

EBT cardholders and low-income individuals

Phone

none

Website

propel.app

Property tax home owners exemption

Exención de impuestos sobre la propiedad para propietarios de vivienda - La exención para propietarios de California reduce el valor tasado de su hogar en $7,000, ahorrando aproximadamente $70 al año en impuestos sobre la propiedad. La fecha límite para solicitar es el 15 de febrero.

Worth

$7,000 reduction to assessed home value, saving approximately $70 annually on property taxes

Who qualifies

California homeowners whose home is their primary residence as of January 1

Phone

530-265-1232

Website

nevadacountyca.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=8002

Property Tax Postponement

Aplazamiento de impuestos sobre la propiedad — El Contralor del Estado de California permite a propietarios de 62 años o más, ciegos o con discapacidad aplazar los impuestos sobre la propiedad de su residencia principal. Para 2026-27: ingreso familiar de $57,002 o menos, al menos 40% de capital en la vivienda, sin hipoteca inversa. Los impuestos aplazados acumulan 5% de interés simple anual y están garantizados por un gravamen estatal — se pagan cuando vende, se muda, refinancia o fallece. Solicite entre el 1 de octubre de 2026 y el 10 de febrero de 2027. (800) 952-5661.

Worth

Defer current-year property taxes on principal residence, secured by a lien against the property

Who qualifies

California homeowner age 62+, blind, or disabled; main residence; at least 40% equity; household income $57,002 or less (2026-27); current on mortgage and property taxes; no reverse mortgage.

Phone

(800) 952‑5661 – State Controller’s Property Tax Postponement team (530) 265‑1285 – Nevada County Treasurer‑Tax Collector 1‑800‑222‑1753 – Senior Legal Hotline

Website

sco.ca.gov/ardtax_prop_tax_postponement.html

SBA Sacramento District Office — Loans, Certifications and Counseling for Nevada County Businesses

Oficina del Distrito de Sacramento de la SBA — Préstamos, certificaciones y asesoría

Worth

$0

Who qualifies

Small businesses in the office's 21 counties, including Nevada, Placer, Sierra, Yuba, and Sacramento

Phone

916-735-1700 – SBA Sacramento District Office

Website

sba.gov/district/sacramento

SCDD Employment Resource Guide 2026–27 — free job guide, developmental disabilities

Guía de Recursos de Empleo 2026–27 del SCDD — guía gratis de empleo para personas con discapacidades del desarrollo

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Free guide (English and Spanish PDFs)

Who qualifies

Californians with developmental disabilities, including students in transition planning, and the families and staff who support them.

Website

scdd.ca.gov/ndeam

SCDD NDEAM Lunch & Learn — free disability-employment webinars, Thursdays in October 2026 (English and Spanish)

Serie Lunch & Learn del SCDD por el Mes Nacional de Concientización sobre el Empleo de Personas con Discapacidad — seminarios web gratuitos, jueves de octubre de 2026 (inglés y español)

Worth

$0

Who qualifies

Free; SCDD designed the series for families of people with developmental disabilities. Register for each session on Zoom

Phone

714-558-4404 (SCDD contact listed on the NDEAM page)

Website

scdd.ca.gov/ndeam

SCDD Quality Assessment Project — paid contract interviewers, $90–$120 per interview (people with I/DD and families encouraged)

Proyecto de Evaluación de Calidad del SCDD — entrevistadores contratados pagados, $90–$120 por entrevista (se anima a personas con discapacidades del desarrollo y familias)

Worth

$120 per in-person interview, $90 per remote interview, +$25 bilingual, $200 after training

Who qualifies

Independent contractors who can travel for face-to-face interviews and are comfortable with computers; people with intellectual/developmental disabilities, family members and bilingual applicants encouraged. Applicants must disclose regional-center employment, vendor or family ties

Phone

(209) 473-6930 (SCDD North Valley Hills office, QA coordinator for Alta California Regional Center)

Website

scdd.ca.gov/qap

SCDD Storytellers blog — real stories of work and self-employment from Californians with developmental disabilities

Blog de historias del SCDD — historias reales de trabajo y autoempleo de californianos con discapacidades del desarrollo

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Free stories (read or listen)

Who qualifies

Anyone; written for Californians with developmental disabilities, their families and supporters.

Website

scdd.ca.gov/scdd-communications-blog

Scholarship Finder | CareerOneStop

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Searchable database of 9,500+ scholarships, fellowships, grants, and financial aid opportunities

Who qualifies

Students at all levels from high school through graduate school and professional development

Website

careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Training/find-scholarships.aspx

Scholarship search Scholly

Búsqueda de becas Scholly

Worth

Up to $25,000 per scholarship; ~$13,000/month via Easy Apply

Who qualifies

High school students (juniors/seniors), current undergrad and grad students, U.S. citizens or lawful residents, most scholarships require age 13+. No high GPA, transcripts, or recommendation letters needed for most listings.

Phone

none

Website

sallie.com/scholarships/scholly

Search for Unclaimed Property

Buscar propiedad no reclamada

Who qualifies

property owners, heirs, and anyone with a claim (including deceased relatives’ heirs)

Phone

none

Website

claimit.ca.gov

Sierra SBDC — Free One-on-One Small Business Advising

Sierra SBDC — Asesoría gratuita e individual para pequeñas empresas

Worth

$0

Who qualifies

New and existing small businesses and startups in Nevada, Placer, El Dorado, Sierra, Plumas, Modoc, and Lassen counties

Phone

(530) 582-5022 – Sierra SBDC

Website

sierrasbdc.com

Solar property tax exclusion ends Jan. 1, 2027 — finish your solar install before then or it adds to your assessment

La exclusión del impuesto a la propiedad por sistemas solares termina el 1 de enero de 2027 — termine su instalación solar antes o se sumará a su tasación

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Solar system value excluded from property tax assessment (if completed before Jan. 1, 2027)

Who qualifies

California property owners installing a qualifying active solar energy system; installation must be complete before Jan. 1, 2027

Phone

530-265-1232 (Nevada County Assessor)

Website

nevadacountyca.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/8904

SOMAH — solar incentives for affordable apartment buildings, with tenant bill savings

SOMAH — incentivos solares para edificios de apartamentos asequibles, con ahorro en la factura para los inquilinos

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State incentives for solar (and storage) on affordable apartments; tenants save $80+/month on average (per SOMAH)

Who qualifies

Owners of deed-restricted multifamily affordable housing served by PG&E, SCE, SDG&E, Liberty or Pacific Power apply; tenants share the bill savings.

Phone

858-244-1177 ext. 5

Website

calsomah.org

SSI + State Supplement (monthly cash, 65+ or disabled)

SSI + Suplemento Estatal (efectivo mensual, 65+ o discapacitado)

Worth

$2,098.83

Who qualifies

people 65+ or blind/disabled with low income

Phone

1-800-772-1213 – application phone line

Website

ssa.gov/apply

Student Emergency Fund | Sierra College

Fondo de Emergencia Estudiantil | Sierra College - La Fundación de Sierra College ofrece subvenciones de emergencia de hasta $500 para estudiantes inscritos que enfrentan dificultades financieras, ayudándolos a permanecer en la escuela.

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Emergency grants of up to $500 for students facing financial hardship to stay in school

Who qualifies

Currently enrolled Sierra College students with demonstrated financial need

Phone

(916) 660-7000

Website

sierracollege.edu/about-sierra-college/sierra-college-foundation/impact-programs-to-support/student-emergency-fund

The card that comes with connections - Hello Alice

La tarjeta que viene con conexiones - Hello Alice

Worth

$50

Who qualifies

small businesses

Phone

none

Website

helloalice.com/funding/credit-card

UC Native American Opportunity Plan — Free UC Tuition for Enrolled Tribal Members

Plan de Oportunidad para Nativos Americanos de UC — Matrícula gratuita en UC para miembros inscritos de tribus

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Covers in-state UC tuition and Student Services Fees

Who qualifies

California residents who are enrolled members of a federally recognized Native American, American Indian and/or Alaska Native tribe, admitted to a UC degree program

Phone

none

Website

admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/tuition-financial-aid/types-of-aid/native-american-opportunity-plan.html

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready — free courses + $10,000 grants

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready — cursos gratuitos + subvenciones de $10,000

Worth

$10,000 grants (10 per month)

Who qualifies

Owners of for-profit small businesses based in the U.S., Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands, age 18+ (nonprofits not eligible)

Phone

none

Website

digitalready.verizonwireless.com/funding/details

Washoe Native TANF — Tribal TANF Cash Aid and Support for Native Families in Nevada County

Washoe Native TANF — Ayuda en efectivo de TANF tribal y apoyo para familias indígenas en el Condado de Nevada

Who qualifies

In California: enrolled members or descendants of a federally recognized tribe, descendants of the California Judgment Roll, or an American Indian tribal member, with at least one Native American child living in the service area

Phone

(888) 612-8263 – Washoe Native TANF Program · (775) 782-6320

Website

washoetribe.us/departmentlandingpage/275-Page-washoe-native-tanf-program

WatterSaver — $50 plus $5 a month for letting your water heater run at cheaper times

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$50 for enrolling + a $5 gift card each month ($15 a quarter)

Who qualifies

PG&E or community choice (CCA) electric customers who already have a heat pump water heater on the program's qualified list, or a "smart" electric water heater.

Website

watter-saver.com