Financial Relief for Small Businesses Impacted by the Lineage Fire and East Los Angeles Oil Spill

The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), in partnership with the County Board Chair and Supervisor Hilda L. Solis is providing financial assistance to help eligible small businesses recover for economic impacts related to the June 17, 2026, Lineage Fire and the May 22, 2026 oil spill Near E. Cesar E. Chavez Avenue and N. Eastern Avenue in East Los Angeles.  

Eligible businesses located within County-designated impact areas may apply for grants up to $3,000, depending on business type.  

The Small Business Recovery Grant is designed to help businesses located within the designated impact areas to address economic losses and business interruptions associated with the incidents. Southern California Grantmakers will serve as the program’s fiscal sponsor, with AidKit supporting grant administration and payment processing. 

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Applications Open: Thursday, September 17, 2026 
Application Deadline: Thursday, October 1, 2026  

Posted in: Centro SBDC

Last updated: September 27, 2026

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