Deadline is six days away to apply for $150 gas cards and $50 transit cards – do you qualify?

THOUSANDS of Americans are in line to receive gas stimulus cards worth $150.

The Chicago Moves program, proposed by Mayor Lori Lightfoot, was approved by the Chicago City Council on Wednesday, April 27.

After the Chicago City Council declined a prior proposal, Mayor Lightfoot was able to pass the program and get cash aid to residents.

Chicago Moves will provide $12.5million in transportation relief in the form of transit and gas cards.

The city will issue up to 50,000 prepaid gas cards of $150 and 100,000 prepaid transit cards of $50.

The transit cards may be used to purchase fares at Ventra vending machines in CTA stations, Ventra retail locations, or digitally on the Ventra website or mobile app.

The gas cards are limited to stations within the City of Chicago.

According to the city' s website, 75% of these cards will go to residents in communities that face higher mobility hardships.

The remaining 25% of cards will be given citywide in equal amounts to each ward.

Applications for Chicago Moves opened on April 27, and cards will be distributed each month from May through September.

How to apply

Lotteries will be held to give away the $12.5million in transit and gas cards.

Drawings will be conducted in the second week of each month from May to September.

To qualify for a month's drawing, you must submit an application by the first day of that month.

Only one application will be accepted per person.

The next deadline to apply for gas and transit cards is June 1.

Chicagoans who miss the deadline can still apply for gas card drawings through September.

1. Online: Chicago.gov/ChicagoMoves
2. In-person: Any Chicago Public Library location
3. Mail: Send the completed application to:
   • ATTN: Dept. of Finance: Chicago Moves
   • 121 N. Lasalle St., Floor 7
   • Chicago, IL 60602

All applicants are required to provide a valid email address as recipients will only be notified by email if they've been chosen.

To apply, you must be a Chicago resident, at least 18 years old, and have a current and valid City sticker with correct mailing information for your vehicle.

Cards will be mailed to your home if you are selected, or you can opt to pick up your card at City Hall.

If you are not selected in this month's drawing, you will be automatically entered into the next.

For more on direct payments, check out The Sun's stimulus live blog.

Thousands of families in Cambridge, Massachusetts are set to receive monthly payments under an expanded program.