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The Bridge Project is a direct cash program for pregnant moms. Selected mothers will receive consistent cash, no strings attached, for up to three years. If you are selected to join the program, you will be asked to verify your due date, income, and location.

The Bridge Project is a direct cash program for pregnant moms. Selected mothers will receive consistent cash, no strings attached, for up to three years. If you are selected to join the program, you will be asked to verify your due date, income, and location.

The Bridge Project will never ask for your social security number, or ask you to share your bank information in a text message or email. If you are unsure if a message is from a member of our team, please email info@bridgeproject.org to verify.

The Bridge Project will never ask for your social security number, or ask you to share your bank information in a text message or email. If you are unsure if a message is from a member of our team, please email info@bridgeproject.org to verify.

If you do not find your program location below, the application has closed.

If you do not find your program location below, the application has closed.

Milwaukee – Cohort 2

Size:

180

180

Launched:

Status:

We are currently enrolling new applicants.

We are currently enrolling new applicants.

We are currently enrolling new applicants.

Requirements and Guidelines

• Live in the City of Milwaukee* • Be 18 years of age or older • Be 23 weeks pregnant or less • Have an annual household income of less than $39,000 No SSN or ITIN required *The program is open citywide; however, some funding is designated to prioritize eligible participants living in specific neighborhoods and ZIP codes: 53204, 53205, 53206, 53208, 53215 or 53218, with priority given to residents of the Lindsay Heights, Clarke Square, Layton Boulevard West, Washington Park and Silver Spring neighborhoods.

• Live in the City of Milwaukee* • Be 18 years of age or older • Be 23 weeks pregnant or less • Have an annual household income of less than $39,000 No SSN or ITIN required *The program is open citywide; however, some funding is designated to prioritize eligible participants living in specific neighborhoods and ZIP codes: 53204, 53205, 53206, 53208, 53215 or 53218, with priority given to residents of the Lindsay Heights, Clarke Square, Layton Boulevard West, Washington Park and Silver Spring neighborhoods.

• Live in the City of Milwaukee* • Be 18 years of age or older • Be 23 weeks pregnant or less • Have an annual household income of less than $39,000 No SSN or ITIN required *The program is open citywide; however, some funding is designated to prioritize eligible participants living in specific neighborhoods and ZIP codes: 53204, 53205, 53206, 53208, 53215 or 53218, with priority given to residents of the Lindsay Heights, Clarke Square, Layton Boulevard West, Washington Park and Silver Spring neighborhoods.

Arkansas

Size:

350

350

Launched:

Status:

We are currently enrolling new applicants.

We are currently enrolling new applicants.

We are currently enrolling new applicants.

Requirements and Guidelines

This program serves two distinct cohorts. Please see below for specific eligibility requirements for each. Cohort A: Moms Ages 18-22 • Live in Arkansas • Be 18 to 22 years of age • Be 27 weeks pregnant or less • Have an annual household income of $44,000 or less annually Cohort B: Moms in the Armed Forces • Live in Arkansas • Be 18 years of age or older • Be currently serving or have previously served in the U.S. Armed Forces, including the National Guard and Reserves • Be 27 weeks pregnant or less • Have an annual household income under $44,000, excluding VA disability compensation and veterans' benefits No SSN or ITIN required

This program serves two distinct cohorts. Please see below for specific eligibility requirements for each. Cohort A: Moms Ages 18-22 • Live in Arkansas • Be 18 to 22 years of age • Be 27 weeks pregnant or less • Have an annual household income of $44,000 or less annually Cohort B: Moms in the Armed Forces • Live in Arkansas • Be 18 years of age or older • Be currently serving or have previously served in the U.S. Armed Forces, including the National Guard and Reserves • Be 27 weeks pregnant or less • Have an annual household income under $44,000, excluding VA disability compensation and veterans' benefits No SSN or ITIN required

This program serves two distinct cohorts. Please see below for specific eligibility requirements for each. Cohort A: Moms Ages 18-22 • Live in Arkansas • Be 18 to 22 years of age • Be 27 weeks pregnant or less • Have an annual household income of $44,000 or less annually Cohort B: Moms in the Armed Forces • Live in Arkansas • Be 18 years of age or older • Be currently serving or have previously served in the U.S. Armed Forces, including the National Guard and Reserves • Be 27 weeks pregnant or less • Have an annual household income under $44,000, excluding VA disability compensation and veterans' benefits No SSN or ITIN required

Appalachia

Size:

500

500

Launched:

Status:

We are currently enrolling in Appalachia, where up to 1,250 participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: a high cash group or a low cash group. Both groups will receive cash payments and participate in the 18-month research study.

We are currently enrolling in Appalachia, where up to 1,250 participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: a high cash group or a low cash group. Both groups will receive cash payments and participate in the 18-month research study.

We are currently enrolling in Appalachia, where up to 1,250 participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: a high cash group or a low cash group. Both groups will receive cash payments and participate in the 18-month research study.

Requirements and Guidelines

• Live in one of the ARC-designated counties within the states of Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, or Tennessee • Be 18 years of age or older • Be at most 14 weeks pregnant • Submit proof of pregnancy that includes: patient's name; clinic's name, location, and contact info; date of visit to medical provider; and expected due date Share this letter with your healthcare provider to ensure accurate information is included.

• Live in one of the ARC-designated counties within the states of Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, or Tennessee • Be 18 years of age or older • Be at most 14 weeks pregnant • Submit proof of pregnancy that includes: patient's name; clinic's name, location, and contact info; date of visit to medical provider; and expected due date Share this letter with your healthcare provider to ensure accurate information is included.

• Live in one of the ARC-designated counties within the states of Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, or Tennessee • Be 18 years of age or older • Be at most 14 weeks pregnant • Submit proof of pregnancy that includes: patient's name; clinic's name, location, and contact info; date of visit to medical provider; and expected due date Share this letter with your healthcare provider to ensure accurate information is included.

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Who can apply to the program?

What support is offered?

Does this affect my benefits?

When will you launch in my area?

Bridge

Project

The Bridge Project is the nation’s first multistate direct cash program for moms and babies, alleviating childhood poverty through direct service, research, and policy advocacy.

Copyright ©️ 2026, The Bridge Project. All Rights Reserved.

EIN: 88-129

3144

Bridge

Project

The Bridge Project is the nation’s first multistate direct cash program for moms and babies, alleviating childhood poverty through direct service, research, and policy advocacy.

Copyright ©️ 2026, The Bridge Project.

All Rights Reserved.

EIN: 88-129

3144