The City of Santa Fe’s Mayors for a Guaranteed Income Project
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What is the Mayors for a Guaranteed Income (MGI) Project?
Mayor Michael D. Tubbs from Stockton, CA, and the Economic Security Project founded Mayors for a Guaranteed Income in June 2020. Mayors across the nation came together in this network to implement guaranteed income projects across the country that lift communities up to build a resilient and just America.
A guaranteed income is a monthly cash payment given directly to individuals. It is unconditional with no strings attached and no work requirements. A guaranteed income is meant to supplement the existing social safety net and can be a tool for racial and gender equity. Each guaranteed income project across the country looks different and has been designed to respond to local needs.
City of Santa Fe's Guaranteed Income Pilot (2021-2025)
In 2021 the City of Santa Fe received a grant for $500,000 from MGI to help young student parents enrolled at the Santa Fe Community College. The work continued with an additional $500,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding that was approved by the City of Santa Fe’s Governing Body in 2022, and additional funding that was allocated in 2025.
This program is currently on pause. More information will be updated and shared as it becomes available.
To learn about the impact of the first round of MGI funds, click here.
To learn about the most recent evaluation of MIG funds and their impact on participants in Santa Fe, click here.