The Port of Los Angeles (Port) Community Investment Grant Program (Program) creates a funding opportunity for small to large community events, programs and projects that benefit the Port community and promote the goals of the Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department).
Donor Name: The Port of Los Angeles
State: California
City: Los Angeles
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/24/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The Port’s goal is to partner with non-profit organizations that have similar interests and goals, creating mutually supportive relationships.
Program Goals
The NEXUS STATEMENT in the grant application must demonstrate how your proposed project/program/event supports the goals of the Port Community Investment Grant program, which include:
- Promote the LA Waterfront in San Pedro and Wilmington, as active visitor destinations for the benefit of the State of California
- Promote the Port of Los Angeles and the maritime commerce and Port-related jobs it 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 including renewable energy, water, air, wildlife & 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 maritime history
- Port and marine-related safety and emergency management.
Funding Information
Awarded grant amounts of up to $100,000 will be for one year only and funds must be spent within the fiscal year granted.
Grant Period
July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
Requesting organization must be a non-profit organization tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3), and provide documentation at the time of application.
For more information, visit The Port of Los Angeles.
