Applications for basic income pilot project opening in mid-March; members of transgender, non-binary community especially encouraged to apply

Applications for basic income pilot project opening in mid-March; members of transgender, non-binary community especially encouraged to apply

A plan to test whether providing basic income for some area residents can help lift them out of poverty is taking a major step forward in mid-March.

With the backing of funds approved by the city in July 2022, a pair of Palm Springs-based nonprofits — Queer Works and DAP Health — will open applications for a universal basic income (UBI) program on March 15. Those who apply must be clients of one of the organizations, earn less than $16,600 per year, and live, work, or spend a majority of their day in the city.

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