The city of El Monte, California, is accepting applications for a guaranteed income program that will give recipients $500 every month for a year.
The program will select 125 applicants to receive this income, and it is intended for mothers in the city. Applications for the program opened on Monday and will remain open until April 15, according to the city.
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To be eligible, an applicant must live within the city limits of El Monte, be a single female head of household with no spouse or partner in the house, and have children no older than 17. Additionally, applicants must have a verified income at or below the federal poverty line, be able to show a need of financial assistance due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and be able to submit documents verifying school enrollment, proof of residency, proof of income, and a government-issued ID.
All recipients for this program will be selected by April 26, according to the city.
Those interested in applying for this program can do so either in person at the City Manager’s Office, online, or by mail. Applications by mail can be sent to:
City of El Monte
City Hall East
Attn: GI Program
11333 Valley Boulevard
El Monte, CA 91731
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It is not yet clear when these payments will start being issued to recipients.
The Washington Examiner has contacted El Monte Mayor Jessica Ancona for comment.
