Economic Opportunity Grants

Economic Opportunity Grant Program (EOG)

LA County's Economic Opportunity Grant Program Now Open to Eligible Microbusinesses, Small Businesses and Nonprofits

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Microbusiness

Microbusinesses have two opportunities to receive grants!

Phase 1:

January 25, 2023 - May 5, 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:

February 23, 2023 - May 20, 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 closing May 20, 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 closing May 20, 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 closing May 20, 2023.

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LA County Department of Economic Opportunity

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LA County is committed to helping communities, and small businesses build back better. Learn about other American Rescue Plan contracting, certification assistance, and other grant opportunities here.