Several low-income families expect to receive $500 monthly payments under an ARPA-funded pilot program.
Eligible Low-Income Families Will Receive $500 Monthly Payments Following the Launching of the Uplift Harris Pilot Program
Several eligible low-income families will receive $500 monthly payments following the launching of the $20.5 million Uplift Harris pilot program, which was funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
The ARPA-funded pilot program will provide relief to eligible low-income families for 18 months, which will greatly help them meet their basic needs, including their bills, medicine, and other expenses.
With the relief under the pilot program, the low-income families to be selected will also be given opportunities for jobs, affordable housing, and food security, improving the economic state of Harris County.
More Details About Eligibility for the ARPA-Funded Pilot Program That Low-Income Families Should Remember
Several low-income families who have an income under the 200% federal poverty line with an annual income of $60,000 per household will be eligible for the $500 monthly payments under the ARPA-funded pilot program.
According to Community Impact, several low-income families in Harris County who will apply for the pilot program will be randomly chosen to be eligible for the $500 in direct payment every month, which will allow them access to quality healthcare services, housing, and education.