Guaranteed Basic Income Program

Hundreds of low-income families will lose city funding this month. A St. Louis judge temporarily halted guaranteed basic income payments after a lawsuit claimed the program is unconstitutional.

The program uses $5 million in federal COVID relief funds, plus a $1 million donation from Jack Dorsey. The current funding runs out in mid-2025.

The program will help up to 540 families by providing them with $500 a month for 18 months. The application process will begin in late October.