LA Region Small Business and Worker Relief Funds Update – Applications Remain Open Through March 12th for Phase 2 Awards
The LA Region Small Business and Worker Relief Funds celebrate an additional $14.5M in funding awarded this week from California Governor Newsom, LA Rises, and Fire Aid. With this new funding, LA County and City are keeping applications open through March 12th at 5 pm.
Small businesses and workers who apply by the original due date of March 2nd at 5 pm will be considered for Phase 1 awards with available funding prioritizing those with the greatest impact within the fire zones. These will be dispersed by mid-March as planned. Those who apply by March 12th will be reviewed with the total applicant pool for Phase 2 awards. These will be dispersed in early April. If an applicant is not selected for phase 1, their application will automatically be considered for phase 2 awards along with those who apply by March 12th.
Technical assistance continues to be available in person, virtually, and at the Disaster Recovery Centers. Visit laregionfund.lacounty.gov to apply and access support in multiple languages. All impacted survivors are encouraged to apply.
Contributions for the LA Region Small Business and Worker Relief Funds remain open. To donate, please visit lacounty.gov/relief/ and select “worker” or “small business” from the drop down lists. These dollars will allow us to provide the immense the relief needed for our small businesses and workers as they start their recovery.
