L.A. stories of inspiration and success

L.A. stories of inspiration and success


Round 3 of the Small Business Rental Assistance Grant Program has launched for small businesses in the City of Los Angeles that need assistance with rental fees as they recover from the pandemic. Applications will be accepted through 11:59pm on May 24, 2023. Apply at https://bit.ly/lasmallbizgrant
Applications Open Through May 24, 2023

Applications opened for ROUND 3 of the City of Los Angeles Small Business Rental Assistance Grant Program on May 3, 2023. Grants of $2,500 up to $15,000 will be available to eligible businesses that need financial assistance to aid in their recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Businesses must be located within the City of Los Angeles and use the grants to cover some or all of any outstanding location rental fees. The grant may be used for payments in arrears incurred on or after March 1, 2020, through April 30, 2023.

Businesses must be for-profit and established by March 1, 2020, in a commercial location in the City of Los Angeles. Applications are due May 24, 2023.

For more information, visit the Small Business Rental Assistance Grants page and apply today!


If you have been impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak, EWDD wants to help. Many residents of the City of Los Angeles have been negatively impacted by COVID-19. Many are faced with job loss or are struggling to keep their businesses operational. EWDD is diligently working to provide crucial services, grants and programs. Please look through our Recovery Resources to learn more about available options. We're here to help.





This story is part of the EWDD UPDATES from the week of May 8, 2023. Read this issue and more.