To apply to the Coachella Immigrant Families Recovery Program, click on the “Apply now” button at the top of this web page. Please note you will need to provide acceptable documentation, including a current government-issued ID, proof of address, proof of child(ren)’s age, proof of household income, and proof of 2019 or 2020 tax return (or proof of non-filer status).

Please note only one person per household should apply to the program. 

This program includes funding for 140 families living in Coachella. While we cannot guarantee that you will be approved for the program, we encourage you to submit your application if you meet the eligibility criteria. MAF will review all applicants with careful intentionality and select families who stand to benefit the most from the program.

The application period starts on October 12, 2022 and applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. If additional documentation is requested during the review process, it must be submitted within 1 week of application follow-up. Notifications of approval will begin on December 27, 2022.

Here is an overview of the timeline:

Application opens: October 12, 2022
Deadline to submit application: We’re accepting applications on a rolling basis.
Deadline to submit supplemental documentation: Within 1 week of application follow-up
Approval Notifications – Begin on December 27, 2022
Start of disbursements – January 2023

The eligibility requirements are listed above. If you are unsure if you are eligible for the program, we encourage you to apply and MAF’s review team will determine if you can be considered for the program.

This cash assistance program provides $400 a month as a gift. You will never be asked to repay the money awarded.  If accepted into the program, you can choose to have the funds deposited monthly into your checking account or loaded onto a prepaid card you would receive in the mail.

At MAF we believe families are the experts in their own lives – only you know what your needs are. If accepted, you will be able to use the money however you would like and your funded account will never be monitored. You may be asked to share your experience with the program, but you will never be obligated to share the details of your spending. 

MAF will not be providing guidance as part of the services of this program, but we can confirm that this cash assistance program should be considered a gift. We recommend you speak to a trusted tax professional or financial advisor for guidance on how this may impact your taxes. 

If you currently receive any government benefits and are concerned your benefits will be affected, we recommend reaching out to the government agency that provides you with benefits to ask if participating in this program will affect your eligibility.

MAF, in partnership with the city of Coachella, is using an intentional selection process to enroll families who stand to benefit the most into the program (rather than enrolling families through a first-come/ first-served or lottery approach, which benefits those with access, information, and luck). This program also goes beyond a monthly guaranteed income; it pairs monthly cash assistance with relevant and timely financial services.

Financial services and coaching are not required but are highly encouraged.

Only one person per household should apply to the program. We want to ensure we can help as many families as possible and will accept only one person per household into the program.