Housing Assistance
The F.A.E.M. Housing Assistance Fund
Serves – Residents of Franklin County in need of housing assistance for a Security Deposit, rent or back rent.
Provides – a grant of up to $200 per household to help pay for housing. Grant recipients are not eligible again for five years from the date of the initial grant. Grants are subject to the availability of funds.
Available – Year round.
At the determination of WMCA, a Housing Assistance Fund (HAF) grant of up to $200 may be sent directly to the landlord on behalf of the applicant. Recipients will not be eligible again for a HAF grant for another five years. HAF is not a loan fund, so the grant does not need to be returned. It does need to be applied to a rental unit located in Franklin County. It must also be the final $200 needed to meet the required payment. The name of the landlord, the address of the rental unit, and exact payee information must be provided to WMCA.
Call – Western Maine Community Action* at 860-4459, or email jfrost@wmca.org.
*Checks are only issued to housing vendor.
Program Details
- Application: 860-4459 or email jfrost@wmca.org
- Grant Funding: Up to $200
- Payable To: Housing Vendor
- Availability: Year-round (Franklin County only)
- Covers: Final payment (up to $200)
| Program Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Application | 860-4459 or Email |
| Grant Funding | Up to $200 |
| Payable To | Housing Vendor |
| Availability | Year-round (Franklin County only) |
| Covers | Final payment (up to $200) |
The Housing Assistance Fund is a ministry of FAEM, in partnership with WMCA. The Housing Assistance Fund is usually able to help 8-10 families a year avoid homelessness. It is funded entirely by donations from churches and individuals.
Housing Assistance
How to Support the F.A.E.M. Housing Assistance Fund
The F.A.E.M. Housing Assistance Fund relies entirely on the generous donations of individuals, churches, and businesses to help families in need. Your support makes a significant difference in the lives of those facing housing insecurity in our community.
To Give – Make checks payable to F.A.E.M. with the memo: Housing Assistance, and mail to:
F.A.E.M.
P.O. Box 188
West Farmington, ME 04992
Make a Difference
FAEM is a non-profit organization, and we rely on the generosity of our community members to keep our programs running. By contributing to our programs, you’re directly impacting the lives of countless individuals in our community.
Donate
You can directly support specific programs like the Franklin County Ecumenical Heating Fund or the Housing Assistance Fund. Make checks payable as specified and mail them to the corresponding addresses listed.