Overview
The CAP CARES Program is a CSBG funded program to assist Riverside County families with emergency assistance to help cover unmet utility bills and technology needs.
Program Eligibility
Income-qualification is based on 200% of the Federal poverty guidelines and the number of people in the household.
2021 CSBG CARES Act Poverty Guidelines
*Assistance based on availability of funds*
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Size of Family Unit or Number in Household
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Monthly Income
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Annual Income
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1
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$2,147
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$25,760
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2
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$2,903
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$34,840
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3
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$3,660
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$43,920
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4
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$4,417
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$53,000
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5
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$5,173
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$62,080
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6
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$5,930
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$71,160
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7
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$6,687
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$80,240
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8
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$7,443
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$89,320
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9+
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Add $4,480 for each person over 8
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Participant Requirements
Reside in Riverside County
Be 18+ years old
Submit a form of identification (government issued ID, consular ID card, or passport)
Copy of current bills. (No older than 4 weeks).
Application Process
- Submit CAP Cares application, intake sheet, identification and a copy of the current utility bill(s) you are requesting assistance with. Eligible bills include water, trash, sewer, propane, internet.
- Once your application has been reviewed and approved, an official award letter will be provided to confirm the payment. Communicate with company, to inform them that all program requirements under the CAP CARES Program have been met and a payment will be made on your behalf. Please note that the payment will be made directly to the company.
- A Community Action staff representative may contact you, as a courtesy follow-up and wellbeing check of you and your family during COVID-19. Regular follow-ups may take place for the duration the recovery period through May 2022