UpLift – The Central Iowa Basic Income Pilot

UpLift – The Central Iowa Basic Income Pilot is the first cross-sector collaborative basic income initiative to take place in the state of Iowa. This community learning opportunity will study the impacts of an unrestricted no-strings-attached, basic income for 24 months. There are no limitations on how income payments are spent. Selected individuals are free to use the money to best meet their needs.

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110 participants

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$500 per month

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24 months

The Application Period is Closed

If selected, individuals will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group will receive the $500 monthly income payments and the other will not. Both groups will provide researchers with important information about their life experiences and community needs.

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Confidential Application

Your privacy is important to us! All information collected through this application and pilot project is private.

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No Restrictions to Apply

You do not need a bank account, Social Security Number (SSN), or Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) to apply.

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Time Commitment

The application will take about 30 – 40 minutes to finish.