Business Interruption Fund
Entertainment Industry

Administered by the County of Los Angeles through its Department of Economic Opportunity.

Launching April 25, 2024

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The Entertainment Business Interruption Fund (BIF), funded by the American Rescue Plan (ARP), is designed to support qualified small and micro businesses that serve the Entertainment Industry in Los Angeles County (County).

  • Must be a for-profit business with $3 million or less in annual gross revenue AND at least 70% of revenue must come from the Entertainment Industry sector.
  • Must have experienced at least a 70% loss of revenue due to the COVID -19 Pandemic from March 1, 2020, to present, as well as the 2023 double Hollywood Strikes between May 1, 2023 – November 30, 2023.
  • Must be located in the highest, high, and/or moderate impact areas on the COVID-19 Vulnerability and Recovery Index. Businesses  in the low and lowest tiers are not eligible.  Use the Equity Explorer Mapping Tool to identify which tier your business is in.