“In October 2021, former Mayor Eric Garcetti announced the Basic Income Guaranteed: Los Angeles Economic Assistance Pilot (BIG:LEAP) program. Benefitting just over 3,200 households, the program provided $1,000 per month in unconditional cash payments for 12 months to households living in deep poverty within the city of Los Angeles. To qualify, Angelenos were required to be at least 18 years old, have at least one dependent child within the household or be expecting a child, be negatively impacted by COVID-19, and fall below the federal poverty threshold. The program was implemented by the city’s Community Investment for Families Department (CIFD), and supported by the general fund as well as investments from local council district leaders. Administrative costs were supported by he Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles and Mayors for a Guaranteed Income.”
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