Parents in Pomona Can Get $500 a Month for 18 Months—Here's How to Apply for the Universal Grant

By Karmactive Team By Karmactive Team

Applications for the Pomona Universal Household Grant Pilot Program, benefiting parents of children under four, opened on June 17.

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The City of Pomona's HUG program, in collaboration with FORWARD, is funded by the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act.

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The initiative, with nearly $2.4 million set aside, aims to enhance social and economic mobility for 250 selected families.

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A control group of 350 will receive a $20 monthly stipend to provide comparative data for researchers.

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Eligibility requires Pomona residency, being 18 or older, having a child under four, and meeting specific income criteria.

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The program includes families randomly selected from 600 applicants, with surveys conducted by UCLA for research.

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Over 100 basic income pilot programs in the U.S. follow Pomona's model, offering $100 to $2,000 monthly to low-income citizens.

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Despite criticism, Mayor Tim Sandoval emphasizes the program's potential to provide stability and improve health and educational outcomes.

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