Economic Impact Fund

Economic Impact Fund is sponsored by Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation. A fund providing direct relief to small businesses and community-based organizations impacted by the January 2025 Palisades and Eaton wildfires in Los Angeles County.

Small Business Resiliency Fund - Department of Economic Opportunity Small Business Resiliency Fund Small Business Resiliency Fund Are you a small business impacted by recent federal immigration enforcement activity? If so, you may qualify for $5k in financial assistance through DEO’s Small Business Resiliency Fund.

Application Window closed Frequently Asked Questions The Small Business Resiliency Fund (SBRF ) is a grant program from the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) that provides up to $5,000 in financial assistance to small businesses that experienced loss of workforce, property damage, decline in customer s , economic disruption, or revenue loss due to immigration enforcement actions that occurred starting June 2025.

This support is intended to help businesses recover from unexpected events that interrupted their operations. The application period opened on September 29, 2025, at 9:00 AM (PST) and closed on October 31, 2025, at 5:00 PM (PST). Verification Deadline Extended: The verification deadline for selected applicants has been extended to Friday, November 21, 2025, at 5:00 PM (PST).

To maintain eligibility, verification must be completed in person. Applicants are encouraged to review the CBO Verification Guide in advance to ensure all required documents are prepared.

Updated CBO Verification Hours: ICON CDC: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM CRCD: Monday–Friday, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM LEEAF: Monday (11/17), 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM & Friday (11/21), 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Funds may be used for rent, payroll, equipment repairs, inventory replacement, and recovery expenses. Multi-lingual guides are available in the following 12 languages.

English Application Guide Spanish Application Guide Armenian Application Guide Japanese Application Guide Russian Application Guide Tagalog Application Guide Amharic Application Guide Chinese Application Guide Business es must meet eligibility criteria, including : Small business must be headquartered in California and operating in the County of Los Angeles before June 1, 2025. Must have a gross revenue of $6 million or less in 2024. 3.

Business Size and Type Have fewer than 100 employees Be operating from a commercial brick-and-mortar space, an independent contractor , or sidewalk vendor . Those operating in areas where a “curfew” took effect due to immigration related protests will be prioritized. Be majority-owned and managed by the applicant Be active and in good standing 4.

Immigration Enforcement Impacts Must d emonstrate disruptions related to immigration enforcement that occurred starting June 6, 2025, including: Labor shortages due to enforcement actions Temporary closure or reduced hours Revenue loss due to curfews or enforcement actions (i.e., decreased foot traffic) Property damage linked to immigration enforcement -related protests Documents and Information Required to Apply Applicants will be required to upload information or documents to validate eligibility.

Applicants that have difficulty acquiring documents or information can contact an approved CBO for assistance in validation of information and filing their application. 1. Proof of Identity and Business Ownership Government-issued photo ID Selfie that clearly matches the individual shown in the ID DBA/Fictitious Business Name Filing (if applicable) 1.

Most recent tax return (2023 or 2024). 2. Depending on business type, also include: For Sole Proprietors or Single-Member LLCs: Owner’s full legal name (must match uploaded ID) Business name (if applicable) Gross receipts (must be $6 million or less) Partnerships or Corporations Schedule K-1 from Form 1065 or 1120S showing: Business name and address Owner’s name (must match your ID) Ownership percentage greater than 50% 3.

Proof of Business Type Property lease agreement dated prior to June 1, 2025, displaying business or owner’s name, address and indication of commercial zoning or approved business acti vity Business license (if applicable) issued and valid as of June 1, 2025, displaying business name, address and type Permits: Vali d sales tax, health permit, or other official lice nse ( e. g .

license of family daycare) issued and valid as of June 1, 2025, displaying the business or owner’s name, address, business/licensing type. Examples include: Sid ewalk V ending Permit fro m the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity ( DEO) if operating in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. If operating in a City, must provide that City’s sidewalk vending permit.

In certain cases in the unincorporated areas of the County, DEO will accept a promissory note to get permitted .

Priority will be provided to those with the following documents: California Seller’s Permit Government-issued photo identification (Driver’s license, passport of any country, Matricula Consular, etc.) Doi ng Busine ss As (DBA)/Fictitious Business Name Filing, required for any business that operates under a name that is different from the owner’s legal last name or the name of the registered entity) Compact Mobile Food Operator (CMF O) Permit from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKO) Permit from the Los Angeles County Department of Health Family Child Care Home (FCCH) License from the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) California state licensing required for specific fie ld ( e .

g. doctors, real estate agents, contracto rs, cos metologists, etc.). To find out if your business has the proper license to operate, please visit search.

dca. ca. gov EX: California state contractor’s license from the CA Department of Consumer Affairs Contractors State License Board if work involves construction or alterations to structures with a total project cost of $1,000 or more.

4. Proof of Number of Employees Form 941, 942 or 943 (2024) – Only required for businesses with more than 1 employee 5.

Proof of Business Location Lease agreement showing applicant’s or business name and address (include landlord letter, if expired) Proof of Property Ownership and 2023 or 2024 property tax bill County Recorder Documentation and 2024 property tax bill Utility bill dated within 30 days prior to June 1, 2025, showing the business address 6.

Proof of Good Standing California Secretary of State Entity Number If sidewalk vendor, mobile vendor, or independent contractor, must not have record of non-compliance Non-profit organizations (including Churches or other religious organizations) Landlords (Schedule E Passive Income) Businesses or companies held in trust Brick and Mortar Businesses that use P. O.

Boxes as a business address, operate from a temporary shared space – i.e. WeWorks, or fall within other similar categories will not qualify. Businesses that do not have a physical location Businesses engaged in professional services including, but not limited to, legal/law, accounting and real estate.

Businesses selling drugs or drug paraphernalia (including liquor stores and smoke shops) Corporate-owned franchises Payday loan stores, pawnshops and other firms involved in lending activities, such as banks, finance companies and any other firm whose stock in trade is money Firms involved in speculative activities (i.e., day trading, stock market exchange facilitators) Insurance companies, such as life, auto, home, bail bonds and other similar entities Astrology, palm reading, tarot, etc. Night clubs, adult bookstores and any businesses that presents live or other performances of a sexual nature Gambling businesses (i.e., track waging facilities, casinos, bingo parlors) Trailer-storage yards and junkyards Multi-sales distribution & multi-level marketing Lobbying firms or businesses that dedicate 50% or more of their time or resources in lobbying activities Government offices or agencies Other businesses that may be deemed ineligible by DEO, based on information submitted by the applicant Independent contractors with business and/or residency outside of LA County Approved Community Based Organizations (CBOs) Initiating Change in Our Neighborhoods (ICON CDC) Visit: North Valley Office Visit: South Valley Office 5805 Sepulveda Blvd.

Suite 801 Coalition for Responsible Community Development (CRCD) Visit: 3761 S. Hill St. Unit #1, Los Angeles, CA 90007 Email: southeastlabsc@coalitionrcd.

org Los Angeles Economic Equity Accelerator & Fellowship (LEEAF) Pop-up locations can be found here . Application Troubleshooting Assistance Applicants that have technical issues or questions with the application portal can contact the AidKit Support Team for troubleshooting assistance at (213) 770-6148 or support@lacsmallbizresiliency. aidkit.

org. For general questions on small business resources , contact DEO’s Office of Small Business for support. Visit: Office of Small Business 4716 E.

Cesar E. Chavez, Los Angeles 90022 Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:45pm Phone: (844)-432-4900 (8:30am to 3:45pm) Email: osb@opportunity. lacounty.

gov All applicants must complete an online application . Applicants that want 1:1 support or have difficulty acquiring documents or information can contact an approved Community Business Organization (CBO) for assistance in filing their application.

Survey for Businesses Impacted by Immigration Enforcement The DEO and the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) are conducting a study to understand how recent federal immigration enforcement activities have affected local businesses and workers in Los Angeles County. We invite every business to take a survey to help the County assess the impacts of recent immigrant enforcement actions.

Your responses are anonymous. To participate, please click the button below. Due to limited resources, the number of eligible applicants may exceed available funding in the initial round.

Businesses that meet the eligibility criteria but are not selected will be placed on a waitlist and notified if additional funding becomes available. Organizations, foundations, and institutions interested in donating to the Small Business Resiliency Fund can contact Funds@opportunity. lacounty.

gov .