YALift!

Young Adult Louisville Income for Transformation

YALift! is investing in young adults: the impact from previous guaranteed income pilots has demonstrated many positive benefits for those who receive payments, including reduced income volatility, increased wellbeing, and increased participation in the workforce.

PARTICIPANTS RECEIVED $500/MONTH GUARANTEED INCOME FOR 12 MONTHS WITH NO STRINGS ATTACHED.

YALift! was a one-year guaranteed income pilot program to empower young adults to forge their own path toward financial security.

Randomly selected participants received their first payment by April 30, 2022. Participants received their final payments March 30, 2023. No additional funding is currently available.

What is it?

$500 a month for 12 months

No rules about how the money is spent

151 randomly selected recipients
Why?

Gain financial stability

Achieve long-term financial goals

Build generational wealth

Contribute to national research + advocacy for guaranteed income
Who?

151 randomly selected participants

18 – 24 years old

Reside in the California, Russell, or Smoketown neighborhoods