CDC Federal Credit Union, Navy Federal Credit Union, USAA, United States Senate Federal Credit Union, and others may offer financial assistance to their members who have been furloughed in the event of a government shutdown or other hardship. Reach out to your bank and other creditors early to find out if they have an assistance program. 

The Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund has both an Emergency Hardship Loan program and Shutdown Grants available for qualifying full-time federal civilian employees. 

Assistance programs for furloughed federal workers in the D.C., region. 

Furloughed employees may be eligible for Unemployment from their state, however if they receive backpay once government funding is restored they will likely be required to repay the Unemployment funds to the state. See GA's Federal Government Shutdown - Information for Federal Employees for info on filing for Unemployment in GA.

Current employees in non-pay status (i.e. not receiving a paycheck due to the shutdown) who are experiencing financial hardship and are unable to access other financial assistance may be eligible for funds through the CDC Mutual Aid Fund. Learn more and request assistance here.

Resources for federal employees | Partnership for Public Service

Everything you need to know about the government shutdown | Partnership for Public Service 

NARFE’s Shutdown Resources for Feds | NARFE 

Shutdown 101: Ethics and Hatch Act Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) | Office of the Inspector General

Check out CDC Mutual Aid's compendium of resources for Basic Needs (food and housing) and Financial Assistance