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LA Region Small Business and Worker Relief Funds

Helping Small Businesses, Nonprofits and Workers Recover from LA Windstorm Wildfires

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The LA Region Small Business and Worker Relief Funds provide direct financial support to businesses, nonprofits, and workers impacted by the Windstorm and Wildfires of January 2025. These funds are intended for immediate relief today while the County and City of Los Angeles, along with federal, state, local, and community partners, plan for the long-term economic recovery and resiliency of those impacted.

Applications are closed as of March 12, 2025 at 5pm. Phase 2 Fund notices will be shared Week of April 7th. 

For Small Businesses and Nonprofits

The LA Region Small Business Relief Fund provides direct relief through cash assistance grants to small businesses and nonprofits who incurred structural loss, structural damage, equipment/inventory loss, or revenue loss because of the disaster.

LA Region Small Business Relief Fund

For Workers

The LA Region Worker Relief Fund provides direct relief through cash assistance grants to workers who lost employment or income because of the disaster.

LA Region Worker Relief Fund

For Contributors: Donate Today

The LA Region Small Business and Worker Relief Funds are open for giving through Southern California Grantmakers. Contributors will directly increase the volume of cash grant awards possible to impacted workers and businesses. To get started, connect with Stephanie Holloway, Head of Intergovernmental Relations and Development at the LA County Department of Economic Opportunity at funds@opportunity.lacounty.gov.

Please note, as we expect more qualified applicants than we can fund, all qualified applicants are NOT guaranteed a grant. For other relief and recovery resources, including loans and grants, please visit DEO’s emergency Resources Hub for Workers and Business Impacted by the Windstorm and Wildfires.

Emergency Resource Hub for Workers and Businesses
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Stay Connected

Visit the resource hub for businesses and workers impacted by the windstorm and wildfires: Emergency Resources for Workers and Businesses – Department of Economic Opportunity

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Business to Business Space Share

LA County’s Department of Economic Opportunity and Internal Services Department launched a free virtual exchange where organizations and individuals with available workspace can connect with displaced businesses and nonprofits impacted by the windstorm and wildfires. Visit here to learn more.