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LOS ANGELES REGION SMALL BUSINESS AND WORKER RELIEF FUNDS


The Los Angeles 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.


For Small Businesses and Nonprofits


The County and City of Los Angeles and partners have launched the new LA Region Small Business Relief Fund to provide cash assistance grants for small businesses and nonprofits impacted by the Los Angeles windstorm and wildfires. Small Businesses and nonprofits with revenue of up to $6 million and less than 100 employees may be eligible to receive cash assistance grants from $2,000 to $25,000 depending on disaster impact.


Applications are open NOW through February 24, 2025, at 5:00 pm!


For more information, visit https://opportunity.lacounty.gov/small-business-fund/


For Workers


The County and City of Los Angeles and partners have launched the new LA Region Worker Relief Fund that helps workers impacted financially by the Los Angeles windstorm and wildfires by providing cash assistance grants of $2,000.


For more information, visit https://opportunity.lacounty.gov/worker-relief-fund/


Business Resources


$10K grants: Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund CLICK HERE


EDC Small Business Development Center is here to help your business during Disaster Recovery:


The EDC Small Business Development Center is providing NO-COST advising to businesses impacted by the disaster, including:

  • Counseling for financial, accounting, marketing and other post-disaster challenges
  • Management and technical assistance
  • Business planning to help business owners re-establish their operations and plan for their future
  • Assistance with updating or rewriting business plans 


Call 805.409.9159 or CLICK HERE to get started.


Additional Resources


Los Angeles County Emergency Site CLICK HERE


Los Angeles EDC Wildfire Support CLICK HERE

Looking for NO-COST Business Consulting Services?
 
The EDC SBDC call team and experienced advisors are available to answer questions and help you navigate today's complex business environment. The Economic Development Collaborative hosts the Small Business Development Center and is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Signing up as a client takes just a few minutes and provides you with lifetime access to all of our no-cost services.
 
Get started today with no-cost consulting by calling our
Business Assistance Line at 805.409.9159.
Resources and advising are available in English and Spanish. 
 
Access our Loan Program by calling 805.409.9497.
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