UpLift – The Central Iowa Basic Income Pilot
The Application for UpLift is Closed

UpLift participants have received their first $500 payment! For more information, check out our infographic to meet our participant group!
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.
110 participants
$500 per month
24 months
Selected individuals were randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group is receiving the $500 monthly income payments and the other is not. Both groups will provide researchers with important information about their life experiences and community needs.

Confidential Application
Your privacy is important to us! All information collected through this application and pilot project is private.
No Restrictions to Apply
You do not need a bank account, Social Security Number (SSN), or Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) to apply.
Time Commitment
The application will take about 30 – 40 minutes to finish.