Per MarketWatch:
Whoever said “nothing in life comes free” didn’t take into account the myriad government programs that help people pay for things like college, day care and a new home. Most of these programs are funded by taxes, so technically you pay something for them, but they’re as close as you’ll get to getting free money from the government.Here are a half-dozen programs to look at:https://www.marketwatch.com/story/how-to-get-free-money-from-the-government-2017-08-10
I've personally recovered a lot of money through state government unclaimed funds sites. When every little bit helps, it's good to know about these options!