Wellfleet Shellfish Harvester Relief Fund
Funding Amount
Up to $600 (individuals) or $900 (families)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Wellfleet Shellfish Harvester Relief Fund
Purpose: Assist Wellfleet shellfishermen and women and their families who are experiencing financial emergencies which deprive them of basic human needs.
- Housing assistance
- Utility bills
- Car payments
- Medical bills
Eligible Expenses
Geographic Scope
Wellfleet, Massachusetts- Residency: Must be a year-round resident of the Town of Wellfleet (verified with government-issued photo ID showing current Wellfleet address)
- License/Permit: Must hold a Town of Wellfleet Commercial Shellfish license OR a State-issued Propagation Permit for Wellfleet
- Income Source: Must make the majority of income (66%+) from shellfish harvesting
Eligibility Requirements
- Individuals: Capped at $600 per award
- Families: Capped at $900 per award
- Frequency: Applicants may utilize fund twice per calendar year (subject to availability of remaining funds)
Award Structure
- Important: Payments are made directly to creditors; no money is sent directly to applicants
Payment Method
- Decisions typically made within 24 hours of receipt of completed application
Processing Timeline
- Phone: 508-240-0694
- Email: spatfund@lcoutreach.org
- Address: 19 Brewster Cross Road, Orleans, MA 02653
Contact Information
Lower Cape Outreach Council- Application and FAQ available on lcoutreach.org under Client Services
- Also available at Wellfleet SPAT website
Additional Resources
How to Apply
How to Apply
1. Obtain the Application
- Download application from lcoutreach.org under Client Services section
- Or obtain from Wellfleet SPAT website
2. Required Documents
- Completed W.S.H.R.F application form
- Copy of Wellfleet Commercial Shellfish license OR State Propagation Permit for Wellfleet
- Government-issued photo identification showing current Wellfleet address
- Supporting invoices for the expenses you're requesting assistance with
3. Submit Application
- Mail to: Lower Cape Outreach Council, 19 Brewster Cross Road, Orleans, MA 02653
- OR Email to: spatfund@lcoutreach.org
- Phone: 508-240-0694
4. Decision Timeline
- Decisions typically made within 24 hours of receipt of completed application
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
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