To be considered for participation in the Direct Cash Transfer Pilot, programs must meet all of the following requirements:
1. Provide cash assistance to participants as part of a program that is aligned with their organization’s mission.
2. Have funding sources that are not exclusively government-based.
3. Payments to recipients must be non-taxable.
4. Limit participant benefits to no more than 36 months.
5. Provide a detailed evaluation plan that measures the program’s impact on participants’ economic stability.
How to apply:
Organizations interested in joining the DCT Pilot Initiative are welcome to send an inquiry to DCTPilot.DSS@ct.gov. Once your inquiry is received, DSS will follow up with a request for more details about your proposed program. Please be prepared to share key information such as your program’s goals, target population, funding sources, and plans for evaluation.
We look forward to supporting innovative approaches that promote economic stability and opportunity for Connecticut residents.