Los Angeles CD14 Microenterprise Grant: Up to $3,000 for Small Businesses — Apply by March 31

Small businesses in Los Angeles Council District 14 can apply for up to $3,000 in cash assistance through the Microenterprise Grant Program launched by Councilmember Ysabel Jurado. The program covers payroll, rent, and utilities for qualifying micro-businesses.

Who Can Apply

• Business must be located in Council District 14 (Boyle Heights, Eagle Rock, El Sereno, Glassell Park, Highland Park, Lincoln Heights, Mount Washington, and surrounding areas)
• 5 or fewer employees
• Annual revenue of $1 million or less
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Business owners with multiple eligible businesses may only apply once
• Businesses are encouraged to apply even if eligibility is uncertain

Selection Priorities

Grants will be awarded to businesses that create or retain jobs. Priority goes to:

• Businesses that have not previously received city, state, or federal assistance
• Businesses in low-to-moderate income (LMI) census tracts
• Businesses with W-2 employees
• Brick-and-mortar commercial locations

What the Funding Covers

• Employee payroll
• Rent
• Utilities

How to Apply

• Deadline: 11:59 p.m., Tuesday, March 31, 2026
• Apply online: ArcGIS Survey Application Form
• In-person assistance: East Los Angeles BusinessSource Center (New Economics for Women), 1780 E First St, LA 90033 — (323) 568-1520
• Pico Union/Westlake BusinessSource Center (PACE), 1055 Wilshire Blvd Ste 900-B, LA 90017 — (213) 353-9400

The program is funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program administered by HUD. Finalists will be notified 30 days after the application closes.

Source: The LA Local