How much funding does Fuel Assistance Grants (Native American Tribes) provide?

Fuel Assistance Grants (Native American Tribes) provides $200,000+ in funding.

When is the deadline for Fuel Assistance Grants (Native American Tribes)?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Fuel Assistance Grants (Native American Tribes)?

Eligible applicants: Federally recognized Native American tribes.

How often is Fuel Assistance Grants (Native American Tribes) offered?

Fuel Assistance Grants (Native American Tribes) is described as a one-time opportunity.

Fuel Assistance Grants (Native American Tribes)

Citizens Energy Corporation

Foundation One-time Grants for Native Americans Hardship Grants Poverty Alleviation Grants

Funding Amount

$200,000+

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: One-time opportunity
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Federally recognized Native American tribes

Other requirements

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.

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.

What Citizens Energy Corporation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 9
Total given: $848K
Median grant: $40K
Range: $10K–$262K

By dollars: Massachusetts 50%, California 44%, District of Columbia 5%. Top recipient cities: San Diego, CA; West Tisbury, MA; Mashpee, MA.
100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.