Monday, July 28, 2025

$10,000 Grants Available for Altadena Wildfire-Hit Small Businesses

LISC LA program offers $1.5 million in relief funding with July 28 deadline

Small businesses devastated by January’s Los Angeles wildfires can apply for $10,000 relief grants through a program launched by Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) LA.

The LA Wildfire Relief Grant Program will distribute $1.5 million to help local businesses recover from the wind and wildfire events that began Jan. 7.

Applications opened July 22 at noon and will close Monday, July 28 at 11:59 p.m. The short application window requires businesses to act quickly.

The grants aim to help businesses recover, rebuild and continue serving their communities after the devastating fires.

Businesses can use the $10,000 grants for several urgent recovery needs, to include replacing damaged or destroyed equipment and inventory, paying wages and employee benefits, and restoring systems needed for daily operations.

Grants also cover payables such as rent and supplies, plus past-due bills. However, at least 80% of each grant must go toward asset purchases.

The program prohibits using grants to start or close a business.

To qualify, businesses must be located in disaster-designated fire-impacted areas of Los Angeles County. These areas must qualify for individual and public assistance.

Applicants must expect to remain operational now or within six to 12 months. Selected semi-finalists must provide a valid W-9 form.

Winners also need bank account information or ACH deposit details. A valid bank letter serves as an alternative.

The application is available through https://www.lisc.org/los-angeles/abc-fund/la-wildfire-relief-grants/.