Deadline: 24-Mar-25
The Port of Los Angeles Community Investment Grant Program creates funding opportunities for community events, programs and projects that benefit surrounding harbor communities and promote the goals of the Los Angeles Harbor Department.
The Port’s goal is to partner with non-profit organizations that have similar interests and goals, creating mutually supportive relationships.
Goals
- The NEXUS STATEMENT in the grant application must demonstrate how your proposed project/program/event supports the goals of the Port Community Investment Grant program, which include:
- Promote the LA Waterfront in San Pedro and Wilmington, as active visitor destinations for the benefit of the State of California
- Promote the Port of Los Angeles and the maritime commerce and Port-related jobs it generates
- Address impacts of the Port of Los Angeles and maritime operations on surrounding communities, including health, aesthetic and environmental impacts
- Promote and implement sustainable practices for preservation and conservation of natural resources in the Port environment including renewable energy, water, air, wildlife & biological resources at the Port
- Provide education, training and/or workforce development in the areas of:
- Shipping, fisheries, international trade and maritime industry
- Marine-related sciences and technology
- Port and maritime history
- Port and marine-related safety and emergency management
Funding Information
- For Fiscal Year 2025-26, it is anticipated that $2,000,000 in total grant funding will be awarded, inclusive of Large Grants in their second year.
- Awarded grant amounts of up to $100,000 will be for one year only and funds must be spent within the fiscal year granted (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026).
- Awarded grant amounts of $100,000 or more are considered to be “Large Grants” and awardees will receive granted funds for each of two, one-year periods (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 and July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027).
Examples of Projects which might be funded under Community Investment Grants
- Local beach or coastal clean-ups
- Tidepool or wetlands habitat education
- Public event along the LA Waterfront
- Sailing education program
- Marine wildlife rescue activity
- Maritime history book festival
Eligibility Criteria
- Requesting organization must be a non-profit organization tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3), and provide documentation at the time of application.
- Requested funds must be for programmatic needs.
- Proposals must clearly define how the Harbor Department funding will be used to promote program goals, with deliverables that indicate dates and activities to be performed.
- Programs which maximize public activity and involvement are more likely to be considered for selection.
For more information, visit The Port of Los Angeles.