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.

Eligible Expenses

• Housing assistance
• Utility bills
• Car payments
• Medical bills

Eligibility Requirements

• 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

Award Structure

• 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)

Payment Method

• Important: Payments are made directly to creditors; no money is sent directly to applicants

Processing Timeline

• Decisions typically made within 24 hours of receipt of completed application

Contact Information

Lower Cape Outreach Council

• Phone: 508-240-0694
• Email: spatfund@lcoutreach.org
• Address: 19 Brewster Cross Road, Orleans, MA 02653

Additional Resources

• Application and FAQ available on lcoutreach.org under Client Services
• Also available at Wellfleet SPAT website

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