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$300 monthly checks: Who can benefit and when do payments begin?

Boulder County, Colorado residents may be eligible for a $300 monthly check for 24 months. Details here.

MARCOS BRINDICCIReuters

Boulder County, Colorado is one of the areas in the country that has a Guaranteed Income Program. Nurturing Futures is a direct cash assistance program designed to help families with young children.

Through this program, Boulder County Human Services (BCHS) provides money to qualifying households to help with basic expenses such as food, a place to live, doctor's visits, child care, or other support the family needs.

Nurturing Futures provides 725 low-income families with $300 per month for 24 months to use as they choose.“By helping families today, we’re investing in a better future for communities across Boulder County,” the program’s website states. Here’s an explanation of who is eligible and how to claim.

These people are eligible for monthly checks of $300 in Colorado

According to the official website, to qualify for the Nurturing Futures program, those who are eligible are those who:

  • They live in Boulder County.
  • They have at least one child under the age of 4 at the time of application.
  • They are at least 18 years old.
  • They have a household income less than 30% of the area median income (AMI).

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As for the application process, the process usually takes between 15 and 25 minutes. On the other hand, it is necessary to submit several documents, such as:

  • Proof of Identity: Driver's License, Passport, Country-issued ID, Green Card, etc.
  • Proof of Boulder County Residency: Utility Bill dated and issued within the last 60 days, Pay Stub, Rental Agreement, etc.
  • Proof of Income: 2023 Tax Form (personal or business), Pay Stub for the last 90 days from all wage earners in the household, etc.
  • Proof that there is a child under the age of 4 in your household: Birth Certificate, Tax Returns, or other financial documents that list a child as a dependent, School Records, etc. others.

Applicants must also provide a mobile phone number that can receive text messages or a valid email address. Additionally, applicants will be asked to provide a selfie for identification.

How do I apply for $300 per month and what is the deadline?

Interested parties must submit their application through the Nurturing Futures Program application web portal. The site will accept applications until 11:59 p.m. on August 27, 2024.

Within three to four weeks of the application deadline, all applicants will receive a text message or email to inform them whether they have been selected for the program through a random drawing or have not been selected to participate in the program.

Those selected to participate in the program will not need to take any additional action. They will begin receiving payments via their preferred payment method on the date indicated, either a direct cash transfer to a bank account or a debit card that will be reloaded monthly.

For more information, please visit the official Nurturing Futures website.

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