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Los Angeles County business owners, nonprofits, and workers impacted by the January 2025 wildfires have just days left to apply for vital financial relief.
By News Desk
The deadline to apply for assistance through the LA Region Small Business Relief Fund and the LA Region Worker Relief Fund is fast approaching—March 2, 2025, at 5:00 pm.
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger urged all eligible applicants to submit their applications before the cutoff date. “I urge all eligible businesses and workers impacted by the January wildfires to apply for this critical financial relief before the March 2 deadline,” said Barger. “These funds are designed to provide immediate support as our communities work toward long-term recovery. I want every bit of relief that’s available to wildfire survivors to be accessed. If you need assistance, help is available—don’t wait to apply.”
The Worker Relief Fund provides cash grants of $2,000 to workers who lost income or employment directly due to the wildfires. Meanwhile, the Small Business Relief Fund offers grants ranging from $2,000 to $25,000 for businesses and nonprofits that suffered structural damage, loss of equipment or inventory, or significant revenue loss due to the disaster. Priority is given to businesses that were completely destroyed.
To be eligible for either fund, applicants must be at least 18 years old and reside in Los Angeles County. Workers must have been employed or self-employed in the county at the time of the wildfires.
For those who need help navigating the application process, multilingual support is available at numerous Disaster Recovery Centers, America’s Job Centers of California, BusinessSource and WorkSource Centers, the Department of Economic Opportunity’s Office of Small Business, and Impacted Worker and Family Recovery Centers. A comprehensive list of over 50 locations offering in-person assistance and technical support is available online.
For further questions or help with the application process, applicants can call or text (213) 523-3231. More information, including detailed eligibility requirements, application instructions, and resources, can be found at laregionfund.lacounty.gov.
The deadline to apply for both funds is quickly approaching—make sure to act before March 2, 2025, to access critical financial support.
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