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ActiveUnited Way of Greater Los Angeles (in partnership with Los Angeles County Justice, Care and Opportunities Department) · 2026

Care First Community Investment (CFCI) initiative

Quick Facts

Agency: United Way of Greater Los Angeles (in partnership with Los Angeles County Justice, Care and Opportunities Department)
Funding: See RFP
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Active
Eligibility: Local organizations serving L. A. County, with a focus on community wealth building, workforce development, entrepreneurship, and financial empowerment for historically underserved residents.

About This Grant

Care First Community Investment (CFCI) initiative is sponsored by United Way of Greater Los Angeles (in partnership with Los Angeles County Justice, Care and Opportunities Department). United Way of Greater Los Angeles, in partnership with the Los Angeles County Justice, Care and Opportunities Department (JCOD), is investing over $19.

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Justice Care And Opportunities Care First Community Investment (CFCI) Year 5 Care Grants - Justice, Care and Opportunities Department (JCOD) Justice and Community Partners Research & Additional Resources Department Language Access Plan (DLAP) Have questions? Need help? Call the free JCOD Support Center.

Open 6 a. m. to 11 p.

m. Se habla Español. (833) 522-5263 Care First Community Investment (CFCI) Year 5 Care Grants The application deadline for CFCI Year 5 Care Grants has been EXTENDED!

Submit your application by Tues. , Sept. 8, 2026, at 4:59 PM PDT.

The Justice, Care and Opportunities Department (JCOD) invites community-based organizations to apply for funding through the fifth round of Los Angeles County’s Care First Community Investment (CFCI) Care Grants. These grants support community-based programs that provide alternatives to incarceration and direct community investments across Los Angeles County.

This fifth round of CFCI Care Grant funding was approved by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 9, 2025, and includes more than $73 million in funding for 30 different Program Areas across the five CFCI Strategies.

CFCI Year 5 Care Grants will be disbursed by CFCI Strategy Area and will be administered by three Third-Party Administrators (TPAs) as follows: Community Partners (Strategy 3: Education Access & Youth Development and Strategy 5: Reentry & Community Reintegration), Heluna Health (Strategy 1: Diversion, Behavioral Health & Wellness and Strategy 4: Housing Stability) and United Way of Greater Los Angeles (Strategy 2: Economic Opportunity & Sustainability).

PLEASE NOTE: Amendments to the applications for each Strategy Area have been released by each of the TPAs. Scroll down to view the amendments in Strategy 1 , Strategy 2 , Strategy 3 , Strategy 4 , and Strategy 5 ! PLEASE DIRECT ALL QUESTIONS TO THE RESPECTIVE TPA USING THE CONTACT INFORMATION BELOW.

APPLICATIONS OPEN ON FRI. , JUL. 24, 2026 @ 9:00 AM PDT AND CLOSE ON TUES.

, SEPT. 8, 2026 @ 4:59 PM PDT.

Strategy 1: Diversion, Behavioral Health & Wellness – Administered by Heluna Health Creative and Healing-Centered Reentry Supports Mental Health Diversion and Crisis Alternatives to Incarceration Community-Based Behavioral Health & Harm Reduction Services 🔄 MUST READ: STRATEGY 1 SOLICITATION AMENDMENT 👀 Review First – PDF of Full Strategy 1 Application 💰 Budget Template (UPDATED 8/21/26 – File Will Automatically Download to Your Device) 📄 STRATEGY 1 APPLICATION LINK* *NOTE: NO PAPER OR EMAIL SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

ONLY APPLY USING THIS LINK. 🎥 Click Here to Register for Strategy 1 Webinar 1: Wed. , Jul.

29, 2026 @ 11 AM-12 PM 🎥 Click Here to Register for Strategy 1 Webinar 2: Thu. , Aug. 6, 2026 @ 3-4 PM 🎥 Click Here to Register for Strategy 1 Webinar 3: Tue.

, Aug. 11, 2026 @ 6-7 PM 🎥 Click Here to Register for Strategy 1 Webinar 4: Wed. , Aug.

19, 2026 @ 11 AM-12 PM 🖂 Email Heluna Health for More Assistance Strategy 2: Economic Opportunity & Sustainability – Administered by United Way of Greater Los Angeles General Training and Employment Services for Historically Underserved Communities General Training and Employment Services General Training and Employment Services for Justice-Impacted Workers General Training and Employment Services for American Native and Indigenous Workers ($966,000) General Training and Employment Services for American Native and Indigenous Workers ($484,000) Transitional Subsidized Employment Models Pre-Apprenticeships and Apprenticeships Entrepreneurship Programming Worker Ownership Programs Cooperative Education and Development 🔄 MUST READ: STRATEGY 2 SOLICITATION AMENDMENT 👀 Review First – PDF of Full Strategy 2 Application 💰 Budget Template (UPDATED 8/21 – File Will Automatically Download to Your Device) 📄 STRATEGY 2 APPLICATION LINK* *NOTE: NO PAPER OR EMAIL SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

ONLY APPLY USING THIS LINK. 🎥 Click Here to Register for Strategy 2 Webinar 1: Thu. , Jul.

30 @ 10-11 AM 🎥 Click Here to Register for Strategy 2 Webinar 2: Wed. , Aug. 5, 2026 @ 2-3 PM 🎥 Click Here to Register for Strategy 2 Webinar 3: Mon.

, Aug. 10, 2026 @ 5-6 PM 🎥 Click Here to Register for Strategy 2 Webinar 4: Thur. , Aug.

20, 2026 @ 1-2 PM 🖂 Email United Way for More Assistance Strategy 3: Education Access & Youth Development – Administered by Community Partners Youth Mentorship & Counseling: Transformative, Culturally Affirming Support for System-Impacted and Underserved Youth School Based interventions: Trauma-Informed, Culturally Responsive Educational Equity and Wellness Programs Leadership Development: Youth Empowerment, Civic Belonging, and Culturally Rooted Organizing Youth Engagement & Youth Prevention: Community-Rooted Programs for Healing, Growth & Belonging 🔄 MUST READ: STRATEGY 3 SOLICITATION AMENDMENT 👀 Review First – PDF of Full Strategy 3 Application 💰 Budget Template (UPDATED 8/21 – File Will Automatically Download to Your Device) 📄 STRATEGY 3 APPLICATION LINK* *NOTE: NO PAPER OR EMAIL SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

ONLY APPLY USING THIS LINK. 🎥 Click Here to View the Slides for Strategy 3 Webinar 1: Wed. , Jul.

29, 2026 @ 2-3 PM 🎥 Click Here to Register for Strategy 3 Webinar 2: Wed. , Aug. 5, 2026 @ 6-7 PM 🎥 Click Here to Register for Strategy 3 Webinar 3: Wed.

, Aug.

12, 2026 @ 10-11 AM 👓 Click Here to View and Register for Strategy 3 Virtual Office Hours (Multiple Dates) 🖂 Email Community Partners for More Assistance ☎️ Call Community Partners for More Assistance at (213) 900-6857 Strategy 4: Housing Stability – Administered by Heluna Health 🔄 MUST READ: STRATEGY 4 SOLICITATION AMENDMENT 👀 Review First – PDF of Strategy 4 Full Application 💰 Budget Template (UPDATED 8/21 – File Will Automatically Download to Your Device) 📄 STRATEGY 4 APPLICATION LINK* *NOTE: NO PAPER OR EMAIL SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

ONLY APPLY USING THIS LINK. 🎥 Click Here to Register for Strategy 4 Webinar 1: Wed. , Jul.

29, 2026 @ 11 AM-12 PM 🎥 Click Here to Register for Strategy 4 Webinar 2: Thu. , Aug. 6, 2026 @ 3-4 PM 🎥 Click Here to Register for Strategy 4 Webinar 3: Tue.

, Aug. 11, 2026 @ 6-7 PM 🎥 Click Here to Register for Strategy 4 Webinar 4: Wed. , Aug.

19, 2026 @ 11 AM-12 PM 🖂 Email Heluna Health for More Assistance Strategy 5: Reentry & Community Reintegration – Administered by Community Partners General Wraparound Reentry Services General Workforce Development for Youth Creative Healing for Justice-Involved Individuals Unique Employment Opportunities General Systems Navigation Services Reentry Symposiums in Antelope Valley and Pomona Empowering and Mentoring Trans, Gender Expansive, and Intersex (TGI) Aging Populations 🔄 MUST READ: STRATEGY 5 SOLICITATION AMENDMENT 👀 Review First – PDF of Full Strategy 5 Application 💰 Budget Template (UPDATED 8/21 – File Will Automatically Download to Your Device) 📄 STRATEGY 5 APPLICATION LINK* *NOTE: NO PAPER OR EMAIL SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

ONLY APPLY USING THIS LINK. 🎥 Click Here to View the Slides for Strategy 5 Webinar 1: Wed. , Jul.

29, 2026 @ 2-3 PM 🎥 Click Here to Register for Strategy 5 Webinar 2: Wed. , Aug. 5, 2026 @ 6-7 PM 🎥 Click Here to Register for Strategy 5 Webinar 3: Wed.

, Aug. 12, 2026 @ 10-11 AM 👓 Click Here to View and Register for Strategy 5 Virtual Office Hours (Multiple Dates) 🖂 Email Community Partners for More Assistance ☎️ Call Community Partners for More Assistance at (213) 900-6857 Receive notifications about upcoming CFCI Advisory Meetings, agendas, and opportunities for public input. Be the first to know how you can stay engaged and informed.

Sign-up for the JCOD mailing list Stay informed on the latest JCOD news, program updates, upcoming events, and more!

Eligibility Requirements

Local organizations serving L. A. County, with a focus on community wealth building, workforce development, entrepreneurship, and financial empowerment for historically underserved residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Care First Community Investment (CFCI) initiative?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local organizations serving L. A. County, with a focus on community wealth building, workforce development, entrepreneurship, and financial empowerment for historically underserved residents. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

Who funds Care First Community Investment (CFCI) initiative?

Care First Community Investment (CFCI) initiative is funded by United Way of Greater Los Angeles (in partnership with Los Angeles County Justice, Care and Opportunities Department). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

How do I apply for Care First Community Investment (CFCI) initiative?

Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.

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Quick Facts

Agency

United Way of Greater Los Angeles (in partnership with Los Angeles County Justice, Care and Opportunities Department)

Funding

See RFP

Deadline

Check Source

Status

Active

Eligibility

Local organizations serving L. A. County, with a focus on community wealth building, workforce development, entrepreneurship, and financial empowerment for historically underserved residents.