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Fuel Assistance Grants (Native American Tribes)

CITIZENS ENERGY CORPORATION

Funding Amount

$200,000+

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Fuel Assistance Grants (Native American Tribes)

Overview: Direct grants to Native American tribes for fuel assistance programs serving low-income households.

Geographic Scope: United States, including tribal lands

Focus Areas:

  • Heating oil and fuel assistance

  • Low-income household support

  • Nonprofit and governmental facility support
  • Key Features:

  • Direct fuel assistance grants to tribal governments

  • Example: Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Council received $217,259 grant in 2008

  • Grant allocation: 90% for households, 10% for nonprofit/governmental facilities

  • Distributes heating oil to needy households, charities, and Native American tribes

  • Funded through partnerships with petroleum companies (e.g., Citgo Petroleum)
  • Eligibility:

  • Federally recognized Native American tribes

  • Demonstrated need for fuel assistance
  • Background: Citizens Energy Corporation, founded by Joseph P. Kennedy II, has long-standing commitment to serving Native American communities. Accepted $25 million donation from Citgo Petroleum Corporation in 2007 to expand fuel assistance.

    Contact: Citizens Energy Corporation

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    native-americanshardshippoverty-alleviation

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