COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Program: Applications Due by August 14 at 5 PM

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe has developed the Tribal Member COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Program to provide emergency financial assistance to enrolled adult Tribal members and their families directly impacted by the loss of income or other financial hardship caused by the COVID-19 public health emergency.  This program utilizes CARES Act funding from the federal government, and also meets the tax-exempt Tribal General Welfare Exclusion Act requirements.

Each adult (18 years and older) Tribal Member wishing to obtain this assistance benefit from the Mashpee Wampanoag COVID-19 Assistance Program must complete and submit the COVID-19 Assistance Program Application Form to document your need in order to help us comply with the federal requirements relating to the use of CARES Act funding. The Assistance is for the amount of $1,800 per eligible adult Tribal Member that meets the eligibility requirements of needs and signed certification statement on the Application Form.

Tribal members may obtain the application and additional information about the program, including requirements, online at www.mashpeewampanoagtribe-nsn.gov/covid-support. You may also direct questions about the Covid-19 Emergency Assistance Program to mwtcares@mwtribe-nsn.gov.