Appalachia

Launched:

Committed:

$10.1M

Participants:

500

Requirements and Guidelines

All applicants must:

  • Live in one of the ARC-designated counties within the states of Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, or Tennessee

  • Be at least 18 years of age

  • 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

    • Expected due date

Share this letter with your healthcare provider to ensure accurate information is included.

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.

Our Reach

Our Reach

Since our inception in 2021 as an unconditional cash pilot in NYC, the Bridge Project has grown in scale and scope, steadily expanding our reach and impact on communities across the country.

Since our inception in 2021 as an unconditional cash pilot in NYC, the Bridge Project has grown in scale and scope, steadily expanding our reach and impact on communities across the country.

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Active programs

Upcoming programs

$99M

$99M

committed

committed

4,450+

4,450+

mothers enrolled

mothers enrolled

14

14

states served

states served

Bridge

Project

The Bridge Project is the first multi-state direct cash program for moms and babies in the United States, alleviating childhood poverty through direct service, research, and policy advocacy.

Stay up to date on the latest news from the Bridge Project.

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

EIN: 88-129

3144

Bridge

Project

The Bridge Project is the first multi-state direct cash program for moms and babies in the United States, alleviating childhood poverty through direct service, research, and policy advocacy.

Stay up to date on the latest news from the Bridge Project.

Copyright ©️ 2026, The Bridge Project.

All Rights Reserved.

EIN: 88-129

3144