Together We Rise. Together We Renew.
LA Rise & Renew Wildfire Recovery Grant Program
LISC LA and BMO have launched the LA Rise & Renew Wildfire Recovery Grant Program. In response to the devastating January 2025 wildfires that severely impacted neighborhoods across Los Angeles County
The program will provide unrestricted $5,000 micro-grants to businesses with annual revenues under $2 million that were directly impacted by the fires. Participants will also receive targeted technical assistance through webinars and one-on-one advising to strengthen recovery and long-term resilience.
Together, we are investing in the small businesses that anchor and sustain our communities.
LA Rise and Renew Wildfire Grant: Our Purpose
Following the devastating January 2025 wildfires, many small businesses across Los Angeles County faced severe economic disruption, property damage, and lost revenue. Preliminary estimates show the fires caused $28 billion in property damage and $2.9 billion in lost economic output, putting more than 15,000 jobs at risk. For entrepreneurs—especially those serving low-to-moderate income (LMI) communities—the disaster also exposed existing challenges such as limited financial reserves and barriers to accessing capital.
The purpose of the LA Rise and Renew Wildfire Grant is to help small businesses recover and build long-term resilience. Through flexible funding and access to technical assistance, the program supports entrepreneurs in strengthening their financial practices, improving capital readiness, and navigating the path to sustainable growth. By investing in these businesses, LA Rise and Renew helps protect local jobs, rebuild community economies, and ensure small businesses continue to thrive in the neighborhoods they serve.
Program Details
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March 11th, 2026
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July 10th, 2026, by 5 PM
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Week of July 27th, 2026
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
Rise. Renew. Rebuild. A four-part webinar series designed to help small businesses impacted by the January 2025 wildfires recover, stabilize, and grow.
Cash Flow Confidence: Mastering the Basics
Learn how to track income and expenses, forecast cash flow, and make informed financial decisions that keep your business stable and prepared for growth.Smart Supply: Inventory & Vendor Strategies
Discover how to manage inventory effectively, strengthen relationships with suppliers, and build flexible vendor strategies that protect your business from disruptions.AI Advantage: Business Development & Digital Marketing
Explore how artificial intelligence tools can help streamline marketing, generate leads, analyze customer data, and create smarter strategies to grow your business.Insurance Insights: Navigating Coverage & Claims
Understand the fundamentals of business insurance, learn how to navigate policies and claims, and gain strategies to protect your business and recover faster when challenges arise.
Revenue Size.
Drive.
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Annual revenues under $2 million.
For small business owners ready to turn recovery into opportunity and accelerate growth.
Small businesses within Los Angeles County, directly impacted by the January 2025 wildfires.
Learn. Rebuild. Grow—together. Is this you?