The Bridge Project (TBP), is a groundbreaking initiative offering unconditional cash transfers to support mothers and their babies in Appalachia Ohio (Ashtabula.) Aimed at empowering pregnant individuals by providing financial stability, it is part of a broader effort to address child poverty and promote long-term well-being. Launched in 2021 in New York to address high child poverty rates, TBP is expanding to parts of Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia, offering financial flexibility to expecting individuals in need.
The program lasts 36 months, beginning during the third trimester of pregnancy. Mothers who are selected to be a part of The Bridge Project will receive an upfront stipend of $1,125 and then a monthly total of $750 for the first 15 months of the program and $375 a month for the last 21 months, all on a biweekly basis – no strings attached.
To apply for The Bridge Project, you must meet all of the eligibility requirements listed below:
*Live in the ARC-designated counties in Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia. All
of West Virginia is considered within the Appalachian region
*Be 18 years or older
*Be 14 weeks pregnant or less
*Have an annual household income of less than $44,000
If you meet these criteria, please fill out an application here! Once you have completed the application, you will receive an email confirming its receipt. As you near your third trimester, someone from The Bridge Project will contact you with an application status update.
Please note, that completion of an application does not guarantee program acceptance; The Bridge Project conducts a randomized selection process to determine program participants. If you are randomly selected to be a part of the program, all money from The Bridge Project will be unconditional and come with no requirements, and you will have the option to keep your participation in the program anonymous.
Please reach out to The Bridge Project directly at info@bridgeproject.org if you have any additional questions about the program.
