Mayors across US vying to keep ‘no strings attached’ cash programs afloat as American Rescue Plan Act funding dries up

Over 100 US cities have launched no-strings-attached cash pilot programs since 2018, with many relying on American Rescue Plan Act funding. As federal funding from the relief program begins to run out, mayors are working to sustain these cash assistance initiatives. The programs face challenges as cities seek alternative funding sources to continue the pilots.