45 CFR 287.135 - Are bonuses, rewards and stipends allowed for participants in the NEW Program?

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 10, 2026

Title 45 - Public Welfare last revised: Jan 28, 2026

View all text of Subpart E [§ 287.105 - § 287.145]

§ 287.135 - Are bonuses, rewards and stipends allowed for participants in the NEW Program?

Bonuses, stipends, and performance awards are allowed. However, such allowances may be counted as income in determining eligibility for some TANF or other need-based programs.

authority: 42 U.S.C. 612.

source: 65 FR 8554, Feb. 18, 2000, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 45 CFR 287.135