Chicagoans looking to participate in the city’s second cash assistance program, which benefits those who may have been left out of COVID-19 stimulus payments, are running out of time to apply. increase.
According to the Chicago Department of Family Support Services, the December 31 deadline for eligible residents to apply for a one-time payment of $500 through the Chicago Resiliency Fund 2.0.
“This fund is intended to help residents who had difficulty accessing and qualifying for federal relief payments in 2020, including the COVID-19 Relief Fund,” the city website said. To read.
The current payment round is for residents with adult dependents or adult caregivers.
Two organizations are responsible for receiving applications: the Association House Chicago and the China Mutual Aid Foundation.
Eligible residents must submit an application online, and recipients will be selected by lottery. Winners must provide proof of eligibility. You can apply only once per household.
More than 4,000 winners will be selected, according to the city.
So are you eligible for current assistance? Here are the requirements:
- you live in the city of Chicago, and
- you are 18 years of age or older, and
- Your household income level is at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
- Filed a tax return in 2019 and claimed dependents over the age of 17
To help you determine if your income meets the program’s criteria, here’s how much you can earn based on household size.
- $40,770
- $54,930
- $69,090
- $83,250
- $97,410
- $111,570
- $125,730
- $139,890
If you have 8 or more people in your home, Add $4,720 for each person in your householdsays the city.
Chicago earlier this year Launched a monthly support program Although aimed at low-income households, the program differs from current lump sum payment options.
A series of anti-poverty initiatives were announced in February by the office of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot. The mayor is aiming for re-election next year.
More information and details on how to submit your application online can be found here. Here.
