Deadline Looms For Eligible Families Seeking One-Time $335 Payment From State

July 1 is the last day for families with children under the age of 17 to apply for a one-time $335 payment from the state. 

State lawmakers established the Extra Credit Grant program in 2020 using money from the federal Coronavirus Relief Fund. It was meant to help qualifying families with children by providing financial assistance with virtual schooling and child-care costs during the pandemic.

Originally set to end earlier this year, the program was extended through July 1 using funds that were still available.

Most North Carolina families who filed tax returns in 2019 received an automatic $335 payment last fall.

Eligible individuals who have not already received the payment are being encouraged to apply.

This includes those who were not required to file a 2019 state tax return and haven't received a grant, and those who didn't receive a payment despite filing a tax return.

Applications can be found on the North Carolina Department of Revenue website.