Economic Opportunity Grants

Economic Opportunity Grant Program (EOG)

Nearly 2,400 microbusinesses received grants of $2,500 each through Phase 1, representing nearly $6 million invested across LA County.

We are working as quickly as possible to complete the review and awards under Phase 2 of the Program. Please be on the lookout for email communications from Lendistry regarding the status of your application. Check out our FAQs for other updates and information about the Program. If you have any questions on the status of your application, please call (866) 238-0516.

Funding for the EOG Program is limited, and L.A. County is prioritizing Phase 2 grants for microbusinesses, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations located in the highest or high COVID-19 impacted geographic areas, as noted under Eligibility Guidelines here. L.A. County is determining which geographic areas fall into the highest and high COVID-19 impacted areas using the County’s Equity Explorer Tool, which is available here.

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Microbusiness

Microbusinesses have two opportunities to receive grants!

Phase 1:

Application period closed May 31, 2023

Grants of $2,500 for microbusinesses with less than $50,000 in revenue in the 2019 taxable year that are located and operating in the County of Los Angeles, including City of Los Angeles. Must have five or fewer employees, have started prior to December 31, 2019, and have not received a California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant.

Phase 2:

Application period closed May 31, 2023

Grants of $15,000 for microbusinesses with under $100,000 in revenue in either 2019, 2020, or 2021 taxable years that are located and operating in the County of Los Angeles, excluding City of Los Angeles; must have started prior to December 30, 2021.

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Small Businesses

Grants of $20,000 for small businesses between $100,000 and $2 million in revenue in either 2019, 2020, or 2021 taxable year that are located and operating in the County of Los Angeles, excluding City of Los Angeles; must have started prior to December 30, 2021. Application period closed May 31, 2023.

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Nonprofits

Grants of $20,000 for small nonprofits under $1 million in revenue in either 2019, 2020, or 2021 taxable years that are located in Los Angeles County, or its incorporated cities (which may include the City of Los Angeles); must have started prior to December 30, 2021. Application period closed May 31, 2023.

Grants of $25,000 for nonprofits with revenue between $1 million and $5 million in either 2019, 2020, or 2021 taxable years that are located in Los Angeles County, or its incorporated cities (which may include the City of Los Angeles); must have started prior to December 31, 2021. Application period closed May 31, 2023.

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LA County Department of Economic Opportunity

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Economic Opportunity Grant Program (EOG)

EOG Phase 1 grant awards are complete and Phase 2 awards are coming soon.

Looking for additional resources beyond Economic Opportunity Grants?