Emergency Rental Assistance Program (Arizona DES)
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- One-time opportunity
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Eligible organizations
- Residents of the 12 counties listed above
Other requirements
- Financially impacted by COVID-19 pandemic
- Current or delinquent payment status does not affect eligibility
Overview
Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Geographic Scope: 12 Arizona counties served by Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES):
- Apache
- Cochise
- Coconino
- Gila
- Graham
- Greenlee
- La Paz
- Navajo
- Santa Cruz
- Pinal
- Mohave
- Yavapai
Note: Maricopa County, Pima County, and Yuma County receive direct federal funding and operate separate programs.
Focus Areas:
- Direct rent payments
- Rental arrears
- Utility assistance (electric, gas)
- Utility arrears
- Other housing stability-related expenses
Funding Source:
- Part of COVID-19 Relief Package passed by Congress
- U.S. Department of Treasury provided $492 million to Arizona
- DES awarded $289 million; remaining balance to large cities and counties
Eligibility:
- Residents of the 12 counties listed above
- Financially impacted by COVID-19 pandemic
- Current or delinquent payment status does not affect eligibility
Contact & Submission:
- Online portal: des.az.gov/ERAP
- Available 24/7
- Mobile-friendly
- Available in English and Spanish
- Applications began: February 23, 2021
How to Apply
Application Process
- Access the online portal at des.az.gov/ERAP
- Set up your online account
- Submit required documentation to prove:
- Financial impact from COVID-19
- Arizona residency
- Monthly financial obligations
- Check application status through the portal
Portal Features
- Available 24/7
- Mobile-friendly interface
- Available in English and Spanish
- Applicants can apply and track status online
What Trellis actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2023
- 1
- Total given
- $150K
- Median grant
- $150K
- By dollars: Arizona 100%. Top recipient cities: Phoenix, AZ.
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Fields of Work
- Housing
- Hardship
- Poverty alleviation
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