You can get free money from the government by finding unclaimed money. If a business, government office, or other source owes you money that you don’t collect, it's considered unclaimed. Unclaimed property can include many things, including cash, checks, money orders, security deposits, or the contents of safe deposit boxes. You can also get it through your income taxes getting tax deductions and credits, claiming children as dependents, and taking advantage of certain benefits and education programs. You can also check federal government grants for finding free money.