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24 Kentucky-only listings · 323 national · latest check Sept 27, 2026
Unclaimed money
The state may be holding your forgotten paychecks, deposits or refunds. Searching takes a minute and costs nothing.
Free tax help & credits
If you earned $69,000 or less, you may file both federal and Kentucky returns free.
Free college & tuition help
Earn KEES money for good high school grades, and Work Ready covers tuition for in-demand certificates.
Only-here money & perks
Park entry is free; you only pay if you take a cave tour.
Only-here money & perks
National Park Service history on the cheap: no entrance pass required at this Kentucky site.
Only-here money & perks
National Park Service history on the cheap: no entrance pass required at this Kentucky site.
Only-here money & perks
No entrance pass required at this national site, so the only cost is getting there.
Only-here money & perks
No entrance pass required at this national site, so the only cost is getting there.
Energy help
Government help paying heating and cooling bills, plus crisis help if you are facing a shutoff or run out of fuel.
Free shit from your city
Louisville residents can drop off household hazardous stuff for free at the Haz Bin on Grade Lane.
Free shit from your city
Recycle up to 3 computers, monitors, printers or other electronics for free.
Free health programs
Free quit coaching plus free quit medications if you are eligible, from the state quitline.
Free health programs
Borrow assistive devices to try, or find used devices free or cheap through Kentucky’s AT network.
Free health programs
Medicare maze? Trained counselors will walk you through plans, Part D and bills one-on-one, free and unbiased.
Kids’ health coverage
Free health insurance for Kentucky kids in families up to 218 percent of the poverty level.
New parents
Every Kentucky county now mails a free book each month to kids from birth to age 5, no matter the family income.
State park free days
No entrance pass required to explore the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail in Kentucky; partner sites along the route may set their own fees.
State park free days
No entrance pass required to explore the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail in Kentucky; partner sites along the route may set their own fees.
Free fishing days
Fish without a license on set free days. 2026 was June 6-7; no license or trout permit needed.
Library card perks
Free seeds anyone can take home, plus hotspots and other things to borrow in Paducah.
Library card perks
Audio and braille books by postage-free mail or download.
Library card perks
Check out telescopes and binoculars from the Louisville Free Public Library.
Free concerts, festivals & events
A free monthly Sunday of art, creativity and hands-on exploring at the Speed Art Museum in Louisville.
Museum & zoo free days
A free-admission art museum in Lexington, by design.
Open settlementsUS
Share of $59.5M for people who used the Flo app in 2016 to 2019.
Open settlementsUS
$40 cash without receipt for owners of certain Bestway pools 48 inches or taller.
Open settlementsUS
Claim up to $5 without documentation if you used CVS web or app.
Open settlementsUS
$0.50 per product for up to 5 products without proof of purchase.