FireAidLA Community Grants Program

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BACKGROUND 

FireAid, a benefit concert held on January 30, 2025, has raised funds to address the impact of the January 2025 LA wildfires, which devastated communities such as Altadena, Pacific Palisades, and others. With funding from FireAid, Community Partners is providing grants between $10,000-50,000 to community organizations engaging in direct fire relief activities. Grants can support costs related to fire relief provided since the fires broke out on January 7, 2025 as well as upcoming relief efforts.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 

  • Funded Activities: Direct relief that addresses immediate needs for individuals, families, workers, and businesses impacted by the fires and crisis response 
  • Geographic Focus: Grantees must demonstrate support for those affected by the LA wildfires 
  • Eligible Organizations: Only established 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations and fiscally sponsored groups are eligible. Priority will be given to local Los Angeles-based organizations
     

AWARD SIZE 

Awards can range from $10,000 to $50,000. Award amounts will be based on the following criteria: 

  • Experience: Ability to serve communities impacted by recent wildfires 
  • Impact: Scale and/or depth of the relief activities, including the number of people served and the community need being addressed 
  • Capacity: Organization’s ability to deliver relief quickly 
  • Funding Request: Requested award amount and the planned use of funds  
     

ELIBIGILITY CRITERIA 

Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria: 

  • Proof of 501(c)(3) status or fiscal sponsorship 
  • Annual budget and revenues under $1 million 
  • Evidence of serving fire-impacted populations or plans to do so  

*Organizations that have previously received fire relief funding are eligible to apply for these grants. 

 

ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES

Activities must focus on direct fire relief efforts that address immediate needs and crisis response, including but not limited to: 

  • Cash assistance 
  • Groceries and emergency supplies 
  • Emergency childcare 
  • Rental assistance 
  • Medical Care and Mental Health 
  • Etc

 

APPLICATION TIMELINE 

  • Application Period: Open from March 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM (noon) through April 16, 2025 at 11:59 PM. 
  • Grant Award Notification: Applicants will receive award notifications on or around April 30.
     

Download and view our most recent answers to frequently asked questions here. 

Download and view our step-by-step How-To Guide for helpful tips and instructions for applying here. 

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