Community Outreach: Los Angeles

For the second consecutive year, the Port of Los Angeles will make available up to $1 million in non-taxpayer funded community grants to support initiatives, programs, and events benefiting Los Angeles Harbor communities.

During its pilot debut last year, the Community Investment Grant Program, which combines port community grant-making into one program, funded 53 programs, projects and events. Applications for the 2015-2016 grant-funding year are due May 18.

Promote the LA Waterfront in the Los Angeles communities of San Pedro and Wilmington, as active visitor-serving destination
Promote the Port of Los Angeles and the maritime and LA Waterfront-related jobs the port generates
Address impacts of the Port of Los Angeles and maritime operations on surrounding communities, including health, aesthetic and environmental impacts
Promote and implement sustainable practices for preservation and conservation of natural resources in the port environment, from air and water quality initiatives, to renewable energy, wildlife and biological resources at the port
Provide education, training and/or workforce development in the areas of:
Shipping, fisheries, international trade and maritime industry
Marine-related sciences and technology
Port and marine-related safety and emergency management
Port and maritime history

Funding for the 2014-15 fiscal year will be made available in three categories: small grants of $5,000 or less; medium grants between $5,001 and $99,999; and large grants of $100,000 or more.

Organizations must be nonprofit with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status to apply for Port grants, and funds must be spent within the fiscal year granted (July 1, 2015-June 30, 2016). A grant committee comprised of port, city and community representatives will review and approve all grant applications. Funds for this grant pilot program come from Port of Los Angeles revenues, which are non-tax supported.