State Heating Oil and Propane Program (81.138)
State Heating Oil and Propane Program (Assistance Listing 81.138) is run by the Department of Energy. It awarded $1.2 million in 19 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $62,757 per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $46,805. Half of the 19 awards fell between $34,197 and $78,500, and they ranged from $4,199 to $262,178.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$1.2 million
- Grant awards19
- Typical award$46,805
- Awarded in FY 2025$174,060
- Size rank1,812 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceCooperative agreements
Key findings
- Annual funding fell from $523,275 in fiscal 2021 to $174,060 in fiscal 2025.
- It is the 1812th largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 19 largest recipients received 103% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 19 states and territories.
What the program funds
State Heating Oil and Propane Program (SHOPP) is a joint data collection effort between heating oil and propane consuming States across the United States and the U.S. Department of Energy/U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). https://www.eia.gov/petroleum/heatingoilpropane/
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
SHOPP is a joint data collection effort between States that consume heating oil and propane for residential heating purposes across the United States and the U.S. Department of Energy/Energy Information Administration (EIA).
What the money can and cannot pay for
SHOPP provides State and Federal governments, the press, policy makers, consumers, analysts and others with up-to-date information on retail heating fuels prices during the heating season. These funds are to be used only for activities relating to the State Heating Oil and Propane Program. Expenses which qualify as eligible toward the program cost include, but are not limited to, the cost of personnel, fringe benefits, travel, equipment, supplies, and indirect charges related to data collection or the analysis and understanding of market conditions which may impact heating oil and propane prices. This program is also based on a 50-50 cost sharing agreement between the States and EIA, which means that total program costs must be split equally between State and Federal funds.;
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. The EIA provides federal funds through the cooperative agreement to support the state's efforts in collecting weekly residential heating oil and propane price data. The required non-federal share of the costs can be met through: In-Kind Contributions: This is the most common form of cost-sharing for a program like SHOPP. The state contributes the personnel, resources, and overhead required to perform the work. This includes: Salaries and Benefits: The time and effort of state energy office employees who manage the program, contact fuel retailers, collect the data, and submit it to the EIA. State Overhead/Indirect Costs: The allocable portion of the state energy office's administrative and operational costs (such as office space, utilities, and IT support) that support the SHOPP activities. These costs must be determined in accordance with the state's approved cost allocation plan. Equipment and Supplies: Use of state-owned computers, phones, and other office resources. Cash Contributions: While less common for this type of program, a state could theoretically contribute direct cash from its own budget to cover a portion of the project costs. The total project cost is the sum of the federal share (the grant from EIA) and the non-federal share (the state's contribution). The state must be able to properly track, document, and report its cost-sharing contributions just as it does the federally funded portion of the costs.
Deadlines
Jun 12, 2026 to Sep 14, 2026
Award range and average, in the agency's words
The range of individual awards is from $600 to $24,000. $250,000 is allocated annually for financial assistance to States for SHOPP.
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, State Heating Oil and Propane Program (81.138) awarded $1.2 million across 19 grant awards, an average of $62,757 per award.
Who usually wins
State and local governments received 72% of the money, colleges and universities 28%.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| State and local governments | 17 | $858,582 | 72% |
| Colleges and universities | 2 | $333,800 | 28% |
By state
No state received $1 million or 10 awards from this program, so it has no state pages.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1 | $262,178 |
| New York | 1 | $120,484 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $111,440 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $100,535 |
| Iowa | 1 | $82,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $75,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $71,622 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $62,500 |
| Maine | 1 | $49,500 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $46,805 |
| Montana | 1 | $45,410 |
| Maryland | 1 | $40,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $37,343 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $35,436 |
| Michigan | 1 | $32,958 |
| Vermont | 1 | $25,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $21,355 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $6,160 |
| North Dakota | 1 | $4,199 |