Elevate Boulder Information for Participants

Congratulations to the 200 Boulder community members selected for the Elevate Boulder guaranteed income pilot project! The final direct cash assistance payment will be issued on December 31, 2025.

Contact the project team if you have any questions or need assistance. Our staff check and respond to customer support messages twice each week. Email support@elevateboulder.aidkit.org or reach out by phone at 720-713-7495.

Storytelling Opportunities

Papers sharing notes from community members about why they support guaranteed income.

All Elevate Boulder participants are invited to engage in creative storytelling activities in summer – fall 2025. Sharing about your experience can be fun and meaningful for participants and helps Boulder community members better understand the benefits and impacts of the project.

If you have not already registered for storytelling activities, there is still time to sign-up for writing and audio activities. Email support@elevateboulder.aidkit.org or reach out by phone/text at 720-713-7495 for more information.

Financial Coaching Opportunities

People who apply or are selected for participation in the Elevate Boulder guaranteed income project are not required or expected to receive financial coaching. However, there are several opportunities for low-income community members to do so if you choose.

Boulder County Personal Finance Program

The Boulder County Personal Finance Program (PFP) provides free, individual Personal Finance Coaching for households of all income levels, in English and Spanish (and other languages via interpretation). You can meet with the PFP program to:

  • Reduce financial stress
  • Feel more confident managing your money
  • Build or improve your credit
  • Explore home-buying and available assistance programs
  • Know what to do if you’re late on a mortgage payment
  • Find helpful community resources
  • Get a quick “money check-up”
  • Learn about student loan forgiveness and payment options

PFP meetings are free and can be scheduled for 30 -90 minutes by phone, video or in-person to focus on your specific needs. PFP offers personalized, ongoing support about money topics that matter most to you and work together to build a plan that fits your situation.

Workforce Boulder County

Workforce Boulder County offers free online financial training, classes and workshops in English and Spanish. For more information:

Financial Health Course

Financial Health Course classes are offered through the Emergency Family Assistance Association in English and Spanish. Interested community members can access the classes, starting in August 2025, online. For more information:

Personal Investment Enterprise

Personal Investment Enterprise (PIE) provides support for participating low-income families to move towards long-term financial stability through first time homeownership, post-secondary education, and small business development. For more information:

myWealthBeing

myWealthBeing is a nonprofit organization with a mission to provide tools and strategies for wealth creation, starting with personal finance (getting out of debt/saving an emergency fund), followed by homeownership, retirement planning, and/or starting a business. Financial literacy workshops and one-on-one coaching in English and Spanish are all free of charge. For more information: