California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced cash incentives to encourage more people in the state to get the COVID-19 vaccine, as well as lottery drawings to reward people who have already been vaccinated. The next drawing is set for Friday. The $116.5 million vaccine incentive program, known as Vax for the Win, creates two money pots:$100 million in $50 prepaid or grocery cards for 2 million people who went and received a vaccine after the incentive program was announced in late m$16.5 million in cash prizes for 40 winnersThe cash prizes, the second round of which is being announced Friday, June 11, are available to those who are at least partially vaccinated. The winners are being identified by anonymous numbers and the county they live in. The state says it will then reach out to winners and request their approval to share their information publicly. Here are the counties for Friday's Vax for the Win winners:One from Monterey CountyOne from Sacramento CountyOne from Alameda CountyThree from Los Angeles CountyOne from San Francisco CountyOne from Fresno CountyOne from San Diego CountyOne from San Mateo CountyTwo from Santa Clara CountyOne from Riverside CountyOne from Orange CountyOne from Kern CountyAhead of announcing Friday's winners, the governor's office said in a release that California has seen a 13% increase in vaccinations administered compared to the previous week, "making California one of the only states in the country to achieve a week-over-week increase in the rate of vaccinations." Below are answers to some commonly asked questions about California's vaccine lottery:What are the California vaccine lottery prizes? Who is eligible?The grand prize: $1.5 millionTen people on June 15 will find out if they will receive the grand prize of $1.5 million. To be eligible, you must be at least 12 years of age and have received at least your first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Prize money will be paid once you have completed your vaccination series.As of Thursday, more than 18 million people were fully vaccinated in California. Nearly 4 million people were partially vaccinated, according to the state's vaccine progress dashboard.$50,000 FridaysThere are Fridays -- June 4 and June 11 -- where 15 people each day will receive cash prizes of $50,000.You are eligible for the lottery prize if you live in California, are at least 12 years of age and have received at least your first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Prize money will be paid once you have completed your vaccination series.Who is not eligible for California's COVID-19 vaccine lottery?Incarcerated people and those who live out of state are not eligible.How will winners be notified?The California Department of Public Health will notify people who win the cash prizes.Will the winners' names be made public?Names will not be announced during the drawings. Winners will get the chance to either decline having their name be made public or decline the prize altogether.How will the cash prize be disbursed?The State Controller's Office will handle disbursements. If the winner owes any back taxes, child support payments or liens, that could affect how much you receive.Does U.S. citizenship impact eligibility?State officials said immigration status does not affect eligibility for the prizes.What are the $50 cash cards for those planning on getting the vaccine?Starting May 27, the first 2 million eligible Californians to start and complete their vaccination series can receive a card of their choice:A $50 virtual card (which can be spent online, in-store where major debit cards are accepted, or added to a mobile wallet to be used to shop in-stores that accept mobile wallets),Or a $50 grocery gift card from Kroger (which includes Ralphs, Food 4 Less and Foods Co.),Or a $50 grocery gift card from Albertsons (which includes Safeway, Albertsons, Vons, Pavilions and Andronico's Community Markets).You can receive these cash cards if you live in the state, are at least 12 years of age and get vaccinated starting on or after May 27.Again, incarcerated people and those out of state cannot receive cash cards.This card program only lasts until the first 2 million people start or complete the process. Californians who are already fully vaccinated are NOT eligible for the cash cards program.It can take up to five business days to receive the cash card.If you do not have a mobile phone, email address or permanent address, you can call 1-833-993-3873 to receive a physical card. But the state says you should wait 7-10 days after your vaccination before calling.How is the prize money being paid for?The money will initially be coming from California's general fund. The state expects, however, to get some of that back from federal COVID-19 relief funding.Where can I learn more information about the COVID-19 vaccine prize money?The state's Vax for the Win website has more information about the $15 million in prizes, $50,000 Fridays and $50 cards.KCRA CHANNEL 3 SACRAMENTO Contact UsNews TeamApps & SocialEmail AlertsCareersInternshipsAdvertiseDigital Advertising Terms & ConditionsBroadcast Terms & ConditionsRSSEEO ReportsCaptioning ContactsKCRA Public Inspection FileKQCA Public Inspection FilePublic File AssistanceFCC ApplicationsNews Policy StatementsHearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites.©2021, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of KCRA-TV.Privacy Notice/Notice at CollectionYour California Privacy RightsInterest-Based AdsTerms of UseSite MapCalifornia Do Not Sell My Personal InformationWhat are the California vaccine lottery prizes? Who is eligible? The grand prize: $1.5 millionTen people on June 15 will find out if they will receive the grand prize of $1.5 million. To be eligible, you must be at least 12 years of age and have received at least your first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Prize money will be paid once you have completed your vaccination series.As of Thursday, more than 18 million people were fully vaccinated in California. Nearly 4 million people were partially vaccinated, according to the state's vaccine progress dashboard.$50,000 FridaysThere are Fridays -- June 4 and June 11 -- where 15 people each day will receive cash prizes of $50,000.You are eligible for the lottery prize if you live in California, are at least 12 years of age and have received at least your first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Prize money will be paid once you have completed your vaccination series.Who is not eligible for California's COVID-19 vaccine lottery? Incarcerated people and those who live out of state are not eligible.How will winners be notified?The California Department of Public Health will notify people who win the cash prizes.Will the winners' names be made public?Names will not be announced during the drawings. Winners will get the chance to either decline having their name be made public or decline the prize altogether.How will the cash prize be disbursed?The State Controller's Office will handle disbursements. If the winner owes any back taxes, child support payments or liens, that could affect how much you receive.Does U.S. citizenship impact eligibility?State officials said immigration status does not affect eligibility for the prizes.What are the $50 cash cards for those planning on getting the vaccine?Starting May 27, the first 2 million eligible Californians to start and complete their vaccination series can receive a card of their choice:A $50 virtual card (which can be spent online, in-store where major debit cards are accepted, or added to a mobile wallet to be used to shop in-stores that accept mobile wallets),Or a $50 grocery gift card from Kroger (which includes Ralphs, Food 4 Less and Foods Co.),Or a $50 grocery gift card from Albertsons (which includes Safeway, Albertsons, Vons, Pavilions and Andronico's Community Markets).You can receive these cash cards if you live in the state, are at least 12 years of age and get vaccinated starting on or after May 27.Again, incarcerated people and those out of state cannot receive cash cards.This card program only lasts until the first 2 million people start or complete the process. Californians who are already fully vaccinated are NOT eligible for the cash cards program.It can take up to five business days to receive the cash card.If you do not have a mobile phone, email address or permanent address, you can call 1-833-993-3873 to receive a physical card. But the state says you should wait 7-10 days after your vaccination before calling. How is the prize money being paid for?The money will initially be coming from California's general fund. The state expects, however, to get some of that back from federal COVID-19 relief funding.Where can I learn more information about the COVID-19 vaccine prize money? The state's Vax for the Win website has more information about the $15 million in prizes, $50,000 Fridays and $50 cards.