Phoenix has awarded seven organizations money for their heat relief programs.

The Phoenix Office of Heat Response and Mitigation has provided a total of $165,000 to Unlimited Potential, Arizona Faith Network, Valley Beit Midrash, Azara Branch, Andre House of Hospitality, Human Services Campus and Feed PHX.

"This program provides our local nonprofits and organizations an invaluable opportunity to get much-needed financial assistance to continue their heat relief efforts throughout Phoenix,” Mayor Kate Gallego said.

The heat relief grant program provides financial assistance to nonprofit, charitable, and faith-based organizations within the City's Heat Relief Network. Funded through the American Rescue Plan Act, the grant is intended to aid those affected by the COVID-19 public health emergency or its negative economic impacts, according to a city release.

“Community-based and nonprofit organizations are essential to extend heat relief resources and messaging to some of our region’s most heat-impacted people,” David Hondula, director of the Office of Heat Response and Mitigation, said.

Organizations can still apply to receive grant funding and request a minimum of $10,000 or a maximum of $25,000 in funding. The application period for the heat relief grant program is open through July 13.

For more: Phoenix.gov/Heat.