CASH COMING You can get a new $1,400 stimulus check payment through a lottery system – but the deadline closes in two weeks’ time

THERE is still time for thousands of people in Iowa to apply for a new round of $1,400 stimulus checks. The application process is open for another two weeks and applicants will be selected to receive the money at random through a lottery.  

The program is currently accepting applications through May 23 and is open to low and moderate-income individuals who were impacted by the pandemic The stimulus checks are being offered to residents in Johnson County, Iowa and are meant to offer economic relief from the pandemic. With the deadline to apply approaching, eligible residents will need to submit their applications by May 23. The direct assistance program is being funded through federal money received from the American Rescue Plan Act. According to the 

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, the federal program allocated $29.3million to the county. Both Johnson County and Iowa City are contributing money to the stimulus program, with each entity contributing $3.5million, meaning $7million is up for grabs. "The most difficult part of the application is getting your documentation together," Johnson County grants assistant Allison Wells told the Press-Citizen. Residents are allowed to enter one application each.

Applicants must provide documentation to show that they are low- or moderate-income earners with documented hardship due to COVID-10, according to the program’s website. Other eligibility requirements include being at least 18 years of age, or an emancipated minor, who has lived in Johnson County since March 1, 2020. Applicants should have their documentation prepared before applying. They will be required to include documentation that helps establish their identity, residence, and income. The county is also holding in-person clinics on May 5 and May 13 to help residents complete their forms. Those interested in applying can visit the website for more details. A list of accepted documentation can also be found on the county’s website.