U.S. Department of the Interior Indian Affairs – Division of Human Services
Financial Assistance and Social Services (FASS) provides assistance to American Indians and Alaska Natives for a variety of services. This program provides assistance to American Indians & Alaska Natives who have no access to Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), do not meet eligibility criteria for TANF, or have exceeded the lifetime limit for TANF services.

Burial Assistance:
This program provides funds to assist with the burial expenses of deceased indigent Indians whose estates do not have sufficient resources to meet funeral expenses. This program provides funds to assist with the burial expenses of deceased indigent Indians whose estates do not have sufficient resources to meet funeral expenses. The program can now pay up to $3,500 per burial, an increase from $2,500.

Eligibility:
1. Must reside in a designated service area
2. Must be a member of a tribe served by the Western Region
3. Must be an American Indian who has no access to Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) and does not meet eligibility criteria for TANF or have exceeded the lifetime limit for TANF services.