The city of Pomona is initiating a universal income pilot project targeting 600 residents. Named the Pomona Household Universal Grant Program (HUG), this initiative involves selecting participants through a lottery.
Participants will be divided into two distinct groups:
- Paid Group:
- Comprises 250 residents.
- Will receive a monthly sum of $500.
- Duration: 18 months.
- Control Group:
- Consists of 350 residents.
- Will receive a monthly sum of $20.
- Duration: 18 months.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Reside in Pomona when applying.
- Be 18 or older at the time of application.
- Be a parent or legal guardian of a child under 4 years old.
- Meet at least one of the ARPA qualifiers listed in detail on the application page.
- Consent to a research study by UCLA.
Research Component
The University of California, Los Angeles will conduct a study to evaluate the influence of income-based grants on the participants. This study is supported by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation.
Additional Benefits
Program participants have multiple opportunities:
- Surveys:
- Conducted by UCLA.
- Each completed survey awards an extra $50.
- Support Services:
- Financial coaching.
- Parenting and career counseling.
- Benefits counseling through Los Angeles County services.
Application Process and Timeline
- Online applications: Open from June 17 through July 8 at 11 p.m. PST.
- Lottery Date: July 10.
- First Payments: Issued on August 26 via reloadable debit cards.
Assistance and Support
For those needing assistance with the application process, an in-person event will be held:
- Location: Pomona Public Library
- Date: June 25
- Time: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.
To apply or learn more, residents can visit the official application page.
