Phoenix CARES Act (Phoenix Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act)

Q: When is the deadline for Phoenix CARES Act (Phoenix Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act)?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

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Funding Amount

Up to $600 (utilities), $300 (water), $3,300 (rent/mortgage)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Phoenix CARES Act

Status: Currently closed to new applications (application limit reached as of extraction date)

Geographic Scope: City of Phoenix residents only

Focus Areas:

Utility bill assistance (electric and gas)

City of Phoenix water bill assistance

Rent or mortgage payment assistance

Eligible Financial Impacts from COVID-19:

Loss or reduction of wages

Reduction of work hours

Increased child care expenses

Impacts occurring between March 1, 2020 through present

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a City of Phoenix resident

Must have been financially impacted by COVID-19 between March 1 and present

Can be currently or formerly employed, or self-employed

Unemployment benefit status does not affect eligibility

Being current or delinquent on payments does not affect eligibility

Must provide proof of residency, lawful presence in the United States, and monthly financial obligations

Award Amounts:

Utility bills (electric and gas): $600

City of Phoenix Water bills: $300

Rent or Mortgage payments: $3,300

One-time assistance per household per obligation type

Contact Information:

Phone: 602-424-4026

Email: covid@trellisaz.org

Note: Currently at application capacity. Applicants may contact other Phoenix CARES Act participating organizations at https://wildfireaz.org/phxcares/

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Set up your online account through the application portal
2. Provide required documentation in the following sections:
- Section 1: Proof of being financially affected by COVID-19
- Section 2: Proof of City of Phoenix residency
- Section 3: Identification documentation
- Section 4: Proof of lawful presence in the United States

Required Documents

Section 1 - COVID-19 Financial Impact Documentation:

For job/wage loss: termination letter, unemployment application proof, or self-certification

For reduced hours: employer letter and last three pay stubs

For wage reduction: employer letter or furlough notice

For discontinued benefits: unemployment or SSI letter

For increased childcare: self-certification of expense increase

Section 2 - City of Phoenix Residency:

Driver's license, work/school ID, public benefit award letter (SNAP, TANF), utility bill, mortgage bill, lease agreement, or other reasonable sources

Utility service address must match residential address

Section 3 - Identity Verification:

Driver's license, work/school ID, health/social service program ID, Social Security card, voter registration card, wage stubs, birth certificate, family census card, or other reasonable sources

Section 4 - Lawful Presence in U.S.:n- Birth certificate (U.S., state, local, or Puerto Rico)

U.S. Passport (current or expired)

Certificate of Birth Abroad (FS-545 or DPS-1350)

Certificate of Naturalization (N-550 or N-570)

Certificate of U.S. Citizenship (N-560 or N-561)

Report of Birth Abroad (FS-240)

U.S. Consular officer's statement

U.S. Citizen Identification Card (I-197)

Northern Mariana Identification Card (I-873)

American Indian Card (I-872)

Resident Citizen ID (I-179)

Tribal enrollment or Certificate of Indian Blood