This one state will soon be sending their residents a one-time check this month. Stimulus checks and payments are one of the most direct ways for state and local governments to reach their residents with immediate effect to alleviate financial pressures. While they are not long term solutions to the current cost-of-living crisis many individuals and families across the nation are experiencing, they do allow for some breathing room by residents while a more sustainable strategy is sought.
Stimulus checks provide immediate financial relief
The effects of once-off stimulus checks providing critical and immediate financial relief was seen most significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Between March 2020 and March 2021, the Biden Administration released three rounds of stimulus checks, known as Economic Impact Payments (EIPs). These EIPs came at a crucial time when unemployment statistics reached heights not seen since the Great Depression.
The third and final EIP payment, amounting to $1,400, was still up for claim this most recent tax season. Since the EIP payments, there has been no additional confirmed widespread stimulus check initiative by the federal government, despite rumors of payments set be be released amounting to anywhere between $2,000 and $5,000. However, at a state level, specific stimulus payment initiatives continue to be underway.
$1,700 checks for these qualifying residents
If you are a resident of Alaska, you are soon to be in luck. Provided you meet the qualifying criteria, you will soon be expecting a payment of $1,702. These payments are thanks to the efforts of the Permanent Dividend Fund (PDF), established over forty years ago by the Alaskan government in order to allow for the state’s small population to share in profits the state receives form their mineral and oil resources.
The state is gearing up to send out their first round of PDF payments this month. According to the Alaska Department of Revenue, the following individuals can expect their PDF payment to be sent out on August 21:
- 2024 (and prior year) dividend applications that are in “Eligible-Not Paid” status on August 13, 2025, will be distributed on August 21, 2025
Additionally, to be eligible to receive these payments, you need to have met the following eligibility criteria:
- You are a resident of Alaska
- You have lived in the state for at least 12 months with no plans to leave the state
- You have spent at least 72 continuous hours in the state in the past 24 months if you have a valid reason to be out of state
- You have not been incarcerated for a felony within the past 12 months
- If you have been previously convicted of a felony or two misdemeanors since 1997, you cannot have any misdemeanors against you in the past 12 months
When will other residents receive their payment?
Alaska will continue to send PDF payments for residents now until the end of October. If you are not part of the August 21 cohort who will receive their payment this week, the additional payment dates are as follows:
- 2024 (and prior year) dividend applications that are in “Eligible-Not Paid” status on September 3, 2025, will be distributed on September 11, 2025
- 2025 (and prior year) dividend applications that are in “Eligible-Not Paid” status on September 18, 2025, will be distributed on October 2, 2025
- 2025 (and prior year) dividend applications that are in “Eligible-Not Paid” status on October 13, 2025, will be distributed on October 23, 2025
While the PDF program has been a long established stimulus check program in Alaska, other states are currently underway sending out new once-off initiatives. If you are a resident of New York and recently welcomed a newborn this year, or will be expecting a newborn in 2026, you may be eligible to receive a new once-off BABY stimulus check amounting to $1,800. The stimulus checks form part of the state’s response to prioritizing maternal and infant health.
Disclaimer: Our coverage of stimulus checks, tax reliefs, tax rebates, tax credits, and other payments is based on the official sources listed in the article. All payment amounts and dates, as well as eligibility requirements, are subject to change by the governing institutions. Always consult the official source we provide to stay up to date and obtain information for your decision-making.
