Unconditional cash for mothers (Applications are open)
The Bridge Project is the nation’s largest unconditional cash transfer program focused exclusively on mothers and infants.
Launched in 2021, the program today supports more than 3,000 families across eight states, and beginning October 01, 2025, the organization will serve families in New Jersey. Through this new, philanthropically funded expansion, $6 million will go directly into the hands of 250 New Jersey families over the next three years.
Eligibility for participation:
- Residency in Cities of Newark, Trenton, Paterson, or Gloucester/Salem/Cumberland Counties
- 18 years of age or older
- 23 weeks pregnant or less
- Annual household income of $44,000 or less
Applications open October 1, 2025 at 9:00am and will remain open until all slots are filled.
What is The Bridge Project?
The Bridge Project provides direct financial support that promotes dignity, flexibility, and stability for mothers, while also connecting families to trusted community resources during pregnancy and early childhood. This dual approach unrestricted cash assistance and community support ensures immediate relief and long-term well-being. What sets The Bridge Project apart is its focus on maternal autonomy, streamlined delivery of funds without red tape, and a human-centered model grounded in both data and participant feedback. By complementing public and philanthropic programs, The Bridge Project fills a critical gap with flexible, responsive support that meets families’ real needs.
Since their inception in 2021 as an unconditional cash pilot in NYC, The Bridge Project has grown in scale and scope, steadily expanding their reach and impact on communities across the country.
