| In the wake of the recent California wildfires, NEW Women's Business Center stands united with those who have experienced the unimaginable loss of their homes and businesses. We understand the overwhelming challenges you face during this difficult time, and we want you to know that we are here to support you. To help you rebuild and regain stability, below are helpful links: Los Angeles Wildfire Response Funds
LA Region Small Business Relief Fund
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United Way Wildfire Response Fund With this fund, we are drawing upon our experience from past wildfires to address urgent, ongoing needs, which include support for low-income individuals whose livelihood has been disrupted, people experiencing homelessness and those who provide services to support them, and disruptions to community organizations and small businesses. Page also includes link to resources. Pasadena Community Foundation: Eaton Canyon Fire Relief and Recovery Fund The Pasadena Community Foundation (PCF) has opened the Eaton Canyon Fire Relief and Recovery Fund providing an opportunity for those who want to support immediate and pressing needs even as the fire continues to spread. The Pasadena Community Foundation Eaton Canyon Fire Relief and Recovery Fund provides flexible support to local nonprofit organizations as they respond to the local Eaton Canyon fire. Jewish Free Loan Association Offering zero-interest, zero-fee emergency loans of up to $15,000 for essential expenses, such as temporary housing, food, medical costs, and more. Loans of up to $2,000 are available without guarantors. IDEPSCA They have a communication network of 500 affected workers they started assembling during the Woolsey Fires, and as an example, I know they had half a dozen workers sheltered in place at the Malibu Library who commute over from El Monte. They are also trying to ensure alerts and information get out in other languages given many of their members are monolingual. In addition to replacing wages from being out of work, they help with health equipment, gas, and food. Many of their members are unable to receive government assistance.
California Community Foundation Wildfire Recovery Fund This fund focuses on intermediate and long-term recovery needs that follow wildfires in California, with special efforts to serve the most disaster-vulnerable populations including the disabled, farmworkers and other migrant communities whose homes and employment are impacted by wildfires, Native American populations living on or proximate to impacted tribal lands, economically-disadvantaged populations without resources to respond to and recover from wildfire impacts, and specific impacted vulnerable populations whose lives have also been affected by structural racism which limit their practical ability to access disaster response, recovery and mitigation resources. Page also includes resources. LAFD Wildfire Emergency Funding The LAFD Foundation is actively seeking funds to equip our LAFD members battling wildfires with equipment and supplies such as: • EMERGENCY FIRE SHELTERS – These personal fire shelters are deployed when the unthinkable happens and firefighters become overrun by flames. These light, compact shelters are designed to reflect radiant heat, protect against convective heat, and trap breathable air within. • HYDRATION BACKPACKS - Firefighters can be on the front lines of a wildfire for up to 12 hours. These unique backpacks carry three quarts of water and are vital to keeping firefighters healthy on the fire line. • WILDLAND BRUSH TOOLS – Clearing fire roads and creating natural barriers to slow the spread of fire is a necessary but labor-intensive and exhausting process. These light and durable hand tools are specially designed to help ground crews cut through tree limbs, clear brush overgrowth, and remove potential fuel sources. California Department of Education Disaster Relief Fund The California Department of Education is partnering with SupplyBank.org Disaster Relief Fund to provide assistance for students, teachers, and school staff impacted by the devastating fires blazing through Southern California. Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s California Wildfires Recovery Fund Supports communities across the state as they work to rebuild and recover from wildfires. Since its inception, CDP has awarded grants to nonprofits and community groups in northern and southern California to help families and entire communities recover through targeted grantmaking that prioritizes medium- to long-term recovery, especially among populations made vulnerable by systemic inequities. Direct Relief: California Fire Relief During fire responses, Direct Relief provides N-95 masks, medicine, and other resources to healthcare agencies and first responders in wildfire-affected communities across California. 100% of donations to Direct Relief’s wildfire response fund directly support efforts to assist individuals impacted by fires in Palisades, Altadena, and across California, providing critical aid where it’s needed most. Community Clinic Association of LA County CCALAC’s Emergency Management Team has been reaching out to our members to gauge impact and needed resources/response, and we are coordinating with partners at the local, state, and national level. Jewish Federation Wildfire Crisis Relief To help our community during this tragic time, JFEDLA has created a Wildfire Crisis Relief Fund to support our neighbors affected by this catastrophic event. The page also includes links to resources and volunteer opportunities.
California Fire Foundation Wildfire and Disaster Relief Fund Our purpose is to support the survivors, firefighters, and communities affected by natural disaster, whether that is a large-scale wildfire, a global pandemic, floods, mudslide, earthquake or other disaster. Our wide variety of programs support critical needs of those touched by natural disaster, from immediate assistance to long-term recovery and at the core of everything we do is our mission of providing emotional and financial assistance to families of fallen firefighters, firefighters and the communities they protect across our beloved state. League of California Community Foundations: Disaster Relief, Recovery, and Resilience Fund This fund supports relief, recovery and resilience for natural hazard events in communities across the state of California. Through a statewide coalition of community foundations, funds support: Relief - Provide emergency disaster relief for individuals, families, and communities. - Fill critical gaps in local safety net services that may include food and housing security, physical and mental health access and support, and emergency assistance. Recovery - Support the long-term recovery of impacted individuals, families, and communities. - Support the capacity of organizations to provide long-term recovery services. - Support case management, project management and construction management associated with recovery. - Support community-based leadership activities such as convening recovery committees. Resilience - Prepare for and minimize damage from catastrophic events. - Invest in hazard mitigation and prevention for communities at risk of and impacted by natural hazards. - Support coordinated planning with public/private sector entities, reduce duplication of efforts, and increase the overall effectiveness of disaster prevention and preparedness activities. Philanthropy CA is also keeping a universal list of funds and resources. Mayor's Office Small Business Wildfire Recovery Webinar On February 6th, Mayor Karen Bass’ Office of Business and Economic Development hosted the Small Business Wildfire Recovery Webinar that highlighted updated & available resources for the LA business owners and workers impacted by the wildfire. Find available resources and assistance in the link available HERE.
BIPOC (Black Indigenous People of Color) & Under-Served Communities Grant & Loan Opportunties 1. The Well Work Foundation Creates and facilitates programming, resources, and capital that support the sustained growth of Black businesses. https://www.thewellwork.co/ 2. The Tory Burch Foundation Selects 75 Women of Color-Owned businesses to receive $ 10,000 and $ 20,000 grants and access to education and community in partnership with the Fearless fund.
https://www.toryburchfoundation.org/women-of-color-grant-program/ 3. The Black Cooperative Investment Fund (BCIF) information. (LOAN) Founded in 2016 and launched in January 2017, the Black Cooperative Investment Fund (BCIF) is a a 501(c)3, community-based organization rooted in self-help economics that provides microloans to the Black community through pooled dollars and raises awareness about the importance of economic empowerment, equity, and wealth building for the Black community. http://www.bcifund.org/ 4. Veterans Business Outreach Center – The Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) program offers resources to veterans who are interested in starting or growing a small business. There are 22 locations (soon expanding to 35) and they offer workshops, training, counseling, and mentorship opportunities. –
https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance/resource-partners/veterans-business-outreach-center-vboc-program 5. Veteran Housing Grant The Foundation's Veteran Housing Grants Program awards grants to nonprofit organizations for the new construction or rehabilitation of permanent supportive housing for veterans. Awards typically range from $100,000 to $500,000. https://corporate.homedepot.com/page/veteran-housing-grants 6. Warrior Rising Grant – Warrior Rising strives to accept and assist veterans at any point in the process of starting their own business, whether it is only a concept or if they have actual operations. Funding of $20,000 https://www.warriorrising.org/apply/ 7. Wish Local Empowerment Program – You must be a Black-owned business with a brick-and-mortar shop within the United States and less than 20 employees. If selected for the program, you must join Wish Local (which is free). Grants for up to $2000 - https://www.wish.com/local/empowerment 8. Minority Business Circle – Supportive network for diverse entrepreneurs in various industries, offering opportunities like grants, loans, significant discounts on essential business products, and a comprehensive step-by-step guide with customized tools to track progress and foster growth. See link for info https://minoritybusinesscircle.com/ 9. Amazon's Black Business Accelerator – Dedicated to helping build sustainable equity and growth for Black entrepreneurs by enabling their success as sellers. Grow your business with access to financial support, strategic business guidance and mentorship, and marketing and promotional support. -
https://sell.amazon.com/programs/black-business-accelerator 10. Juntos Crecemos Hispanic Digital & Delivery Program (PepsiCo) – PepsiCo is inviting Latina entrepreneurs who work in food service to apply for eight weeks of personalized expert consultation, including best practices across operations, technology, marketing and digital presence. https://pepsicojuntoscrecemos.com/jefaowned/ 11. Equity and Access Public Participation Grant The PP Grant Account cap per organization of $15,000 will ensure a proportional distribution of funds over time and across various organizations. Submissions for grant awards will be accepted on a rolling basis throughout the grant period and payment for these discrete engagements will be prompt.
https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/equity-and-access-public-participation-grant/ 12. BOSS Impact Fund Grant Less than 1% of minority founders get investment funding for the start of their small business. The BOSS Network aims to tackle the issue by providing grants for Black women entrepreneurs and access to a 1-year mentorship program, to assist in their business growth.
https://www.bossimpactfund.com/ 13. Military Entrepreneur Challenge – The Military Entrepreneur Challenge is a nationwide grant program that gives veteran, military spouse, and Gold Star Family entrepreneurs the opportunity to network, learn, and compete for capital to grow their small business. – https://secondservicefoundation.org/mec/ 14. 100,000 Veteran Pitch Competition The Veteran Fund & the Founder Institute are excited to host our annual $100,000 Veteran Pitch Competition. During this live, online event, you can watch promising veteran and military spouse-founded startups pitch to a group of investors for a chance to win a $100,000 investment from The Veteran Fund. Jason Calacanis, Angel Investor and host of All-In Podcast, will join the event as a guest judge to help select the winner. Join hundreds of angel investors, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurs to watch the next generation of military-connected entrepreneurs pitch their startups. Apply to pitch here: http://fndri.com/100k 15. Wish Local Empowerment Program We recognize that as a large e-commerce company we have the responsibility to help uplift others. Black-owned small businesses have long faced hardship due to systemic racism. But small businesses like yours are integral to the makeup of America. So we are dedicating a $2M dollar fund to give roughly 4,000 Wish Local small business partners financial support. The selected recipients will receive amounts between $500 - $2000. This program will only be open to Black-owned stores, to help promote equality and diversity in American business. https://www.wish.com/local/empowerment 16. Waves of Change Grant Program What's included in the grant When you're accepted into our grant program, you'll work with the team to relaunch your business with strong foundations — which includes everything in the list below! Because every business is different, you'll also have the opportunity to choose six additional benefits that are best suited to your business goal.
You'll also be paid a stipend to go toward your business's operating costs for one year. https://wavesofchangegrant.com/about-the-grant#/ 17. SheaMoisture- The Next Black Millionaires $ 100,000 Grant Program Each business can received: · $100,000 grant · Business development services · Retailer distribution with a dedicated Target endcap in over 600 stores and online at Target.com · Executive coaching and mentoring · An opportunity to collaborate with SheaMoisture and to participate in a Roku Originals docuseries The Next Black Millionaires, produced by MACRO Television Studios, that follows their journey over the course of the year · Sign up to be notified when our next round of applications launch: https://form.jotform.com/231566619978070 18. Black Accelerator Program Black Business Accelerator provides Black-owned businesses with a range of resources to help them sell with Amazon--the fastest-growing and preferred acquisition channel.1 Since 2021, Black Business Accelerator has provided thousands of entrepreneurs and small businesses with education, financial support, and mentorship opportunities that have helped them connect with more customers and build their brand. https://sell.amazon.com/programs/black-business-accelerator 19. Asset Building Communities of Color (ABC) Micro Loan Program LISC LA’s Asset Building for Communities of Color (ABC) Micro Loan program is designed to create pathways for small business owners operating in communities of color across Los Angeles County to grow, scale, create jobs, and fuel wealth creation. https://www.lisc.org/los-angeles/abc-fund/ 20. Home Depot Foundation's Veteran Housing Grants program The Home Depot Foundation's Veteran Housing Grants program awards grants to nonprofit organizations for the new construction or rehabilitation of multifamily, permanent supportive housing for veterans throughout the United States, including Puerto Rico. The grants fund physical construction costs and must comprise less than 50% of the total development cost of the project. While rural areas will be considered, priority will be given to large cities with populations of over 300,000 people. Specifically, there is a focus on projects in the following cities: Los Angeles and San Diego, CA; Denver, CO; Atlanta, GA; Tampa, FL; Chicago, IL; Detroit, MI; New York, NY; Houston, TX; and Seattle, WA. Funding up to $500,000. Deadlines of March 21, 2025 and July 3, 2025 – https://corporate.homedepot.com/page/veteran-housing-grants 21. Dream Makers Founder Grant The Dream Makers Founder Grant is a $1 Million grant fund that has been established by Nancy R. Twine to drive a dedicated effort to support female entrepreneurs, particularly spotlighting the talents and innovations of Black and BIPOC founders in the consumer goods industry. This grant aims to bridge the resource gap and help emerging businesses flourish, reach new audiences, and achieve their full potential. https://nancytwine.com/thegrant/ 22. HerRise MicroGrant The Friends and Family Funders for under-resourced women, including women of color entrepreneurs. The HerRise MicroGrant offers financial support to innovative women who struggle to secure funding for their community-impacting small businesses. https://www.hersuitespot.com/herrise-microgrant-application/ GRANTS
The Grants below have deadlines so please make sure you read the requirements thoroughly and apply accordingly. If the links do not activate, please copy and paste to your browser. 1. VERIZON DIGITAL READY GRANT Apply now before the June 30th deadline! The Verizon Foundation offers a grant of $10,000 twice a year. If you watch 2 videos you will be added to the Grant list. 100 companies will be selected for the grant.
https://digitalready.verizonwireless.com/?utm_source=new-economics-for-women&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=digital-ready_local-parter_los-angeles VERIZON DIGITAL READY GRANT ¡Aplique antes del 30 de Junio! La Fundación Verizon ofrece una subvención de $10,000 dos veces al año. Si ven dos videos, será incluido en la lista de beneficiarios. Se seleccionarán 100 empresas para la subvención. https://digitalready.verizonwireless.com/es/?utm_source=new-economics-for-women&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=digital-ready_local-partner_los-angeles
1. CA Grants Portal The California Grants Portal (a project by the California State Library) is your one destination to find all grants and loans offered on a competitive or first-come basis by California state agencies. https://www.grants.ca.gov/ 2. Grantify-Federal Grants For Your Small Business- We help your organization successfully find and apply for the best funding opportunities The unique Grantify platform is a powerful online tool that streamlines the application process and makes it simpler and more efficient to apply for grants. You’ll get detailed guidance and model answers, plus access to a dedicated support channel of experts. https://www.grantify.io/us/grants-for-us-businesses 3. Search for Government Grants https://grants.gov/search-grants 4. Amber Grants The Foundation awards $10,000 to a different women-owned business every month. There are also $ 10.000 Monthly Grants for Startups, Non-profits, and Business Category. At the end of each year, 2 of the 12 grant winners are awarded an additional $ 25,000. https://ambergrantsforwomen.com/get-an-amber-grant/ 5. Equity and Access Public Participation Grant The Public Participation (PP) Grant Account is intended to remove financial and capacity-based barriers to participation while creating a flexible and accessible process to apply for and receive compensation. Organizations are compensated for their time for participating in day-to-day CPUC activities that drive and influence policy decisions. https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/equity-and-access-public-participation-grant/ 6. Truist Nonprofit Grant - The Truist Foundation supports nonprofits with grants that target leadership development, economic mobility, thriving communities and educational equity. Quarterly deadlines https://www.truist.com/purpose/truist-foundation/grant-application 7. Canva Pro For Nonprofits – If you are a nonprofit, you can register now to get Canva’s premium features for free. – https://www.canva.com/canva-for-nonprofits/ 8. American Express Leadership Academy The Academy is for people in the non-profit sector who are intentionally striving to be better equipped to respond adaptively to challenges, and to keep going in the face of adversity. https://commonpurpose.org/american-express-leadership-academy#anchor1 9. California Film Commission Tax Credits- The California Film Commission administers the Film & Television Tax Credit Program 3.0 which provides tax credits based on qualified expenditures for eligible productions that are produced in California. The $1.55 billion program runs for 5 years, with a sunset date of June 30, 2025. Each fiscal year – July 1 to June 30 – the $330-million funding is categorized in: TV Projects, Relocating TV, Indie Features, and Non-Indie Features. https://film.ca.gov/tax-credit/the-basics-3-0/ 10. NASE Business Growth Grant – You could receive up to $4,000 for your small business through the NASE Growth Grants program. Since 2006, the NASE has awarded nearly $1,000,000 to members just like you through the Growth Grants program by providing small business grants. Grants can be used for marketing, advertising, hiring employees, expanding facilities and other specific business needs. You could be the next grant recipient! https://www.nase.org/become-a-member/member-benefits/business-resources/growth-grants 11. Curql Accelerate Program – Any company innovating in fintech or banking is encouraged to apply! Investments will be made exclusively into CUSOs (Credit Union Service Organizations) which is a qualification they will help companies add as part of their investment. Funding of $100,000. https://airtable.com/appSgGV5aIBGd3vQv/shrx2brvGBLQbaVen 12. Etsy Disaster Relief Fund – Sellers will be eligible for a grant if they experienced a federally declared natural disaster within the past year, have been an active seller on Etsy for at least one year, and their Etsy account is in good standing. Grants for $2,500 https://advocacy.etsy.com/etsy-emergency-relief-fund-at-cerf/ 13. Community Action Grants AAUW’s General Operating Support Grants for Community Action provide flexible funding to nonprofit organizations whose primary mission focus is promoting education and equity for women and girls in grades K-12. Since 1972, AAUW has provided support to hundreds of communities across the United States through its Community Action Grants. https://www.aauw.org/resources/programs/fellowships-grants/current-opportunities/community-action-grants-general-operating-support/ 14. Galaxy Grants This grant program, which is presented by Hidden Star, a nonprofit organization, is open to women and minority small-business owners. Winners can currently receive a $1,500 grant. The organization has not yet announced a deadline for 2025. https://galaxyofstars.org/galaxy-grants/ 15. Women Founders Network Fast Pitch Competition In its 13th year, the Fast Pitch Competition from the Women Founders Network is open to U.S. businesses started by women. To be eligible, your business cannot have raised more than $750,000. Selected participants pitch their businesses in person and winners receive $25,000 grants. Applications for the next cycle will be accepted from April 1 to May 31, 2025. 16. Chick-Fil-A True Inspiration Award Grant – True Inspiration Awards grants range from $30,000 to $350,000, with a collective $6 million awarded annually to non-profit organizations throughout the U.S. and Canada, Puerto Rico, the UK, and Singapore. Application deadline for submissions is May 1st, 2025. Funding up to $350,000 – https://www.chick-fil-a.com/true-inspiration-awards/learn-more 17. Cartier Women's Initiative Awards Applications for the 2025 cycle open on April 18 Every year, Cartier awards three grants to women-owned businesses in nine different regions around the world. The Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards program is designed to support early-stage businesses that are focused on a range of social, economic and environmental development issues. The first-place business is awarded a $100,000 grant, second place receives $60,000 and third place gets $30,000. Winners also receive executive coaching and the opportunity to participate in a variety of training workshops. https://www.cartierwomensinitiative.com/ 18. Tie Women Global Pitch Competition. Apply by 6/15/2025 – Applications are now open for the TiE Women Program 2025, an incredible opportunity for women founders to showcase their innovative business ideas on a global stage. Whether you are in the early stages of launching your startup or have an established business looking to scale, this competition offers a platform to gain visibility, network with industry leaders & investors, and access mentorship. Funding of $50,000. https://www.tiewomen.org/ 19. PACE Small Business Grant Program The PACE Small Business Grant Program is $5,000 or $10,000 grant fund for small businesses located within the Unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County – District 1. This Program helps small business by providing grants that can be used to cover business expenses including payroll, rent, working capital, and inventory Those who qualify will be contacted by our team for the application process. This program is funded through the U.S. This program is funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Block Grant allocated to Supervisor Hilda Solis, First Supervisory District. The program helps stabilize struggling small businesses by providing financial and technical assistance located within the unincorporated areas of the 1st District. http://pacelabdc.org/finance/pace-small-business-grant/ 20. Small Business Recovery Grant Fund Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce Grant has launched the Small Business Recovery Grant Fund to support small business impacted by the Eaton and Palisades wildfires. Applications are now open for eligible businesses located in the affected zip codes to receive grants up to $25,000 based on annual income. The Chamber has partnered with Lendistry, a trusted Los Angeles-based small business lender specializing in community-focused recovery, to administer the grants and provide capital solutions to aid rebuilding efforts. Applications are reviewed first-come, first-served and are open through June 6 or until funds are exhausted 21. Sidewalk Vendor Formalization Grants For sidewalk vendors operating in unincorporated areas of LA County, this program provides grants between $500 and $5,000 to assist with permitting and compliance costs under the new Sidewalk Vending Ordinance. The next application deadline is June 27, 2025 https://opportunity.lacounty.gov/small-business-mobility-fund/
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