PGST Tribal Council has approved Basic Needs Assistance in the amount of $4,000 for all eligible enrolled Port Gamble S’Klallam tribal members aged 18 years and older. This money is intended to help with costs associated with family gatherings, socialization, and honoring of seasonal changes.

Applications are available NOW from:

  • The Front Desk. Please return completed printed applications to the Black Box in front of the Tribal Center. Please do not hand applications to staff.
  • Online at https://pgst.nsn.us/basic-needs-support/. This online application is in the MEMBERS ONLY section of the website. If you do not have a login to access the Members Only section of the website, please visit www.pgst.nsn.us/member-sign-up/. The application will be automatically filed as soon as it is complete.

The deadline for application is Friday, December 13, 2024 by 4:30 pm PST. No exceptions will be made.

Checks will be mailed to the address on file with Enrollment unless Direct Deposit has been previously set up.

Everyone who applies is encouraged to review the program’s policy documents, including information related to the potential loss of SSI, TANF, and other public benefits that may occur by accepting this one-time cash payment:

Online application for Basic Needs Assistance can be found HERE