Who is eligible to receive guaranteed income through this pilot?

Shreveport residents who are single parents with an income below 120% of the Federal Poverty level will be eligible and encouraged to apply to participate in this pilot. We are defining a single parent as a mother, father, stepparent, grandparent, caregiver, or legal guardian with a school-age child (Defined as a child at least 3 years old and less than 20 years old as of August 2021). The resident must be functionally single, whether married or unmarried. If unmarried, the resident cannot be living with a partner.

Applicants selected will be informed after approximately three weeks from the close of the application. 

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1. How many Shreveport residents will receive guaranteed income?
2. How much is the monthly stipend?
3. Who is eligible to receive guaranteed income through this pilot?
4. How will you choose who receives the guaranteed income?
5. Will guaranteed income influence other benefits?
6. Who designed the Shreveport Guaranteed Income Pilot Program?