# LA County Launches Small Business Recovery Grants

Los Angeles County's Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) has initiated Small Business Recovery Grant programs to provide financial assistance to businesses affected by recent emergencies, including the June 17, 2026 Lineage Fire, the May 22, 2026 East Los Angeles Oil Spill, and the July 16, 2026 West Hollywood water main break. These grants offer up to $3,000 per eligible business within designated impact areas to support economic recovery and continuity. Applications for the Lineage Fire and Oil Spill grants are open from September 17 to October 1, 2026, while the West Hollywood grant program was announced concurrently to assist businesses disrupted by infrastructure failure.

- These grant programs demonstrate a targeted local government response to infrastructure and environmental emergencies impacting small businesses, emphasizing rapid economic recovery.
- Procurement professionals should note the involvement of Southern California Grantmakers as fiscal sponsor and AidKit for grant administration and payment processing, indicating potential subcontracting or partnership opportunities.
- Businesses within Los Angeles and West Hollywood impacted commercial zones are eligible, highlighting geographic specificity important for outreach and compliance.
- The grant programs underscore the importance of integrating emergency response considerations into procurement planning and vendor support services for local economic resilience.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Professional Services
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 17, 2026

### Government Entities
- Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO)
- Los Angeles County
- Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors

### Vendors
- Southern California Grantmakers (Fiscal sponsor)
- AidKit (Grant administration and payment processing support)

### Key Quotes
> Small businesses should not have to bear the financial burden of an emergency they did not cause. The LADWP water main break flooded businesses, shuttered storefronts, and disrupted daily life in West Hollywood.
> — Lindsey P. Horvath, Third District Supervisor

> Small businesses can experience significant financial impacts when an unexpected infrastructure emergency interrupts their ability to operate, serve customers, or maintain normal business activity.
> — Kelly LoBianco, Director of DEO

### Sources
- [LA County DEO Launches Small Business Recovery Grants for Businesses Impacted by Lineage Fire and East Los Angeles Oil Spill – COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES](https://lacounty.gov/2026/09/17/la-county-deo-launches-small-business-recovery-grants-for-businesses-impacted-by-lineage-fire-and-east-los-angeles-oil-spill/) - CA
- [LA County Announces Small Business Recovery Grants for Businesses Impacted by the West Hollywood Water Main Break – COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES](https://lacounty.gov/2026/09/17/la-county-announces-small-business-recovery-grants-for-businesses-impacted-by-the-west-hollywood-water-main-break/) - CA