LA RISE & RENEW WILDFIRE RECOVERY GRANT PROGRAM

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

LISC LA and BMO will co-launch the LA Rise & Renew Wildfire Recovery Grant Program to provide rapid, unrestricted capital and targeted technical-assistance education via webinars and one-on-one support. The program will award micro-grants of $5,000 each to small businesses with annual revenues under $2 million in Pacific Palisades and Altadena that were directly impacted by the January 2025 wildfires.

•            Restore operations by funding equipment replacement, minor repairs, and inventory restocks.

•            Stabilize cash flow through working-capital support for payroll, rent, and utilities.

•            Strengthen capacity via quarterly webinars on cash-flow management, AI and digital marketing, and insurance navigation.

BMO and LISC LA will partner to create an impactful grant program aimed at supporting the growth and sustainability of small businesses focusing exclusively on businesses affected by the January 2025 wildfires. This initiative, "LA Rise & Renew Wildfire Recovery Grant Program," reflects a shared commitment to foster meaningful financial progress in our communities through facilitating targeted financial support, providing operational assistance, and leveraging significant networking opportunities.

Who This Program Supports

We welcome applications from:

  • Small businesses with annual revenue under $2 million.

    • Focusing exclusively on small businesses affected by the January 2025 wildfires.

  • Given to small businesses based in the following “venue cities”:

    • Pacific Palisades

    • Altadena

    • Pasadena

    • Malibu

    • Santa Monica

    • Calabasas

    • Topanga

What makes this Program Different

The LA Rise & Renew Wildfire Recovery Grant Program delivers more than emergency funding—it provides the tools and support small businesses need to rebuild stronger.

Grant recipients receive:

  • Unrestricted recovery capital to stabilize and restart operations

  • Targeted webinars and one-on-one advising focused on revenue rebuilding and financial recovery

  • Visibility and promotion through LISC LA and BMO platforms

  • Access to a resilient peer cohort and shared learning opportunities

  • Connections to capital and contracting opportunities for long-term growth

This isn’t just recovery—it’s a foundation for renewal.