Contact Information:
Lori Switzer-Mills
Franklin County SHIP Program
66-4th Street, PO Box 722
Apalachicola, FL 32329
Phone: 850-653-8199
Email: franklincountyship@yahoo.com
SHIP FORMS:
PLEASE NOTE: Franklin County SHIP is not accepting applications for these programs at this time.
CRF Relief Forms and Information:
The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners through the Franklin County S.H.I.P. Program will be receiving Corona Virus Relief Funds in the amount of $175,000.
Applications will be accepted beginning on August 24, 2020 and will be ongoing until the funds are expended. Application packets will be available on August 13, 2020.
Summary of Strategy: The funds will be distributed to applicants who have or are currently experiencing a financial hardship due to the COVID-19 emergency between the dates of March 1, 2020 and December 30, 2020.
The assistance provided will be:
Rent and Utility Assistance
- Must have a signed, notarized lease with landlord
- Must have a notarized letter from landlord showing balance owed
- Must provide copies of utility bills
Mortgage and Utility Assistance
- Must have a current mortgage statement showing balance owed
- Must provide copies of utility bills
Fiscal Years Covered: 2020-2021
Income Categories to be served: Very Low, Low and Moderate
Maximum award: $2,500
Terms: Assistance provided will be in the form of a grant.
Recipient Selection Criteria: Applicants will be served on a first come, first qualified basis if they meet all of the selection criteria.
Additional Information: Applicants must show that they have been or are currently unemployed or underemployed due to the COVID-19 emergency.
Utilities include Electric, Water, Sewer, Garbage, Internet, Phone & Cable.
All payments will go directly to the Landlord, Mortgage Holder and Utility Companies.
For an application or more information please call Lori Switzer-Mills or Teresa Kelley at 653-8199, email: franklincountyship@yahoo.com or come by the office located at The Fort Coombs Armory 66-4th Street, Apalachicola.