Official Sources

Every program and figure mentioned on Money Signal News is sourced from the official government pages linked below. If anything on our site ever conflicts with one of these sources, the government source is correct. Please contact us and we will fix it.

• CommonHelp – Virginia’s official portal to apply for SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, and energy assistance
• Virginia Department of Social Services (DSS)
• Virginia Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) – DSS
• Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) – Medicaid

• Virginia Energy – state energy office, Home Energy Rebate programs
• ENERGY STAR – U.S. EPA/DOE efficiency program

• Virginia Department of Taxation
• Common Individual Credits – Virginia Tax
• Virginia Earned Income Tax Credit & Credit for Low Income Individuals – Virginia Tax
• Internal Revenue Service (IRS) – federal tax credits

• U.S. Small Business Administration, Virginia District Office
• Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD)
• SBSD Grant Programs

• USA.gov Benefit Finder
• USA.gov, Government Benefits

This list is updated as we add new coverage areas. See our Editorial & Verification Policy for how we use these sources.