Benefits and Programs API (Historical)
Benefits and Programs API (Historical)
This is historical data.
This dataset is no longer being updated and is only here as a historical record. You can access version 2 of this dataset here, which has updated information and a new data schema. Reach out to products@nycopportunity.nyc.gov if you have any questions about the recent updates.
This dataset provides benefit, program, and resource information for over 40 health and human services available to NYC residents. The data is kept up-to-date, including the most recent applications, eligibility requirements, and application dates. Information in this dataset is used on <a href="http://access.nyc.gov">ACCESS NYC</a> and <a href="http://www.nyc.gov/growingupnyc">Growing Up NYC</a>.
For current information, please visit <a href="https://data.cityofnewyork.us/dataset/Benefits-and-Programs-API/kvhd-5fmu">Benefits and Programs API</a>
Columns
| Name | Socrata field name | Column name in sgr mount | Data type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unique ID number | unique_id_number | unique_id_number | Text | Unique identifier. |
| Office locations URL | office_locations_url | office_locations_url | Text | Link to location finder on ACCESS NYC - where map of in-person application centers is available. |
| Government agency | government_agency | government_agency | Text | Name of administering government agency(ies). |
| URL of online application | url_of_online_application | url_of_online_application | Text | Link to the online application for the program. |
| Plain language eligibility | plain_language_eligibility | plain_language_eligibility | Text | Plain language overview of the eligibility requirements for the program. |
| Get help in person | get_help_in_person | get_help_in_person | Text | How to get help in person, with a link to the administering agency's in-person centers (ACCESS NYC locations page), or the address for the center. |
| How to apply or enroll online? | how_to_apply_or_enroll_online | how_to_apply_or_enroll_online | Text | Instructions for how to apply to the program online. |
| How to apply summary | how_to_apply_summary | how_to_apply_summary | Text | Summary of the different ways to apply for the program. |
| Apply by mail call to action | apply_by_mail_call_to_action | apply_by_mail_call_to_action | Text | Call to action phrase for applying by mail (usually "Download the form"). |
| Page type | page_type | page_type | Text | Type of information. |
| Language | language | language | Text | Language of program information. |
| How to apply or enroll by phone? | how_to_apply_or_enroll_by_phone | how_to_apply_or_enroll_by_phone | Text | Instructions for how to apply to the program by phone. |
| Get help by calling , other than 311 | get_help_by_calling_other_than_311 | get_help_by_calling_other_than_311 | Text | How to get help by calling the administering agency, and the phone number. |
| Required documents summary | required_documents_summary | required_documents_summary | Text | A summary of the documents required to apply for this program. |
| URL of PDF application forms | url_of_pdf_application_forms | url_of_pdf_application_forms | Text | Link to download the PDF application form. |
| Program acronym | program_acronym | program_acronym | Text | Acronym for program (e.g. SNAP). |
| Get help by calling 311 | get_help_by_calling_311 | get_help_by_calling_311 | Text | How to get help by calling 311 and what to ask for, or 911 for emergencies. |
| Get help summary | get_help_summary | get_help_summary | Text | A summary of the different ways you can get help with this program. |
| Apply in person call to action | apply_in_person_call_to_action | apply_in_person_call_to_action | Text | Call to action phrase for applying in person (e.g. "Find a location"). |
| Plain language program name | plain_language_program_name | plain_language_program_name | Text | A plain language name for the program that describes what it is or does (e.g. SNAP = Money to buy food). |
| How to apply or enroll by mail? | how_to_apply_or_enroll_by_mail | how_to_apply_or_enroll_by_mail | Text | Instructions for how to apply to the program by mail. |
| Heads up | heads_up | heads_up | Text | List of key program attributes/common questions (e.g. facts, application formats, citizenship status, deadlines). |
| How to apply or enroll in person? | how_to_apply_or_enroll_in_person | how_to_apply_or_enroll_in_person | Text | Instructions for how to apply to the program in person. |
| Program description | program_description | program_description | Text | Plain language description of what the program is and how it works. |
| date | date | date | Calendar date | |
| Get help by email | get_help_by_email | get_help_by_email | Text | How to get help/questions answered by email from the administering agency. |
| Get help online | get_help_online | get_help_online | Text | How to get help online, with link(s) to the administering agency's website. |
| Apply online call to action | apply_online_call_to_action | apply_online_call_to_action | Text | Call to action phrase for applying online (e.g. "Apply online," "File online"). |
| Brief excerpt | brief_excerpt | brief_excerpt | Text | One sentence description of program. |
| Age Group | age_group | age_group | Text | Target age group for program. |
| Population served | population_served | population_served | Text | Target population for program. |
| Program name | program_name | program_name | Text | Official name of program (e.g. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). |
| Program category | program_category | program_category | Text | Type of program. |
| Program code | program_code | program_code | Text | Code used for screening in ACCESS NYC ONLY. |