California Guaranteed Income Pilot Program: Request for Application

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) is glad to announce the application to the Guaranteed Income Pilot (GI Pilot) program that will be deployed throughout the state. The GI Pilot will provide unconditional, individual, regular cash payments intended to support the basic needs of the recipients. The CDSS is accepting proposals to grant funds to selected eligible entities for the purpose of administering GI Pilot programs and projects that provide GI to participants.

To learn more about the Guaranteed Income Pilot Program Request for Application (RFA) and to apply for funding, please see the links below:

RFA Timeline

RFA Questions and Answers

Questions about the RFA were compiled and posted below.