Los Angeles Council District Eight has officially launched the CD8 Community Based Organization Grant Fund. The first granting program of its kind, this fun is fully funded by the reinvestment of monies redirected from the Los Angeles Police Department to impacted communities in South Los Angeles.
Existing and new organization who provide preventative and intervention services, business growth or support, as well as mental health services will benefit from this funding opportunity. The Jemmott Rollins Group will manage the fund and use a grant process to disperse the $4.2 million reinvestment to the District’s nonprofit sector.
Most organizations within Council District Eight are small organizations who support their families and community through service. The district is made up of people with a shared love of togetherness. The community makes a strong effort to help their homeless neighbors, social clubs organize community clean ups and paint over graffiti, and groups outreach to their youth and seniors. Council District Eight has created a grant specifically for the helping people, and believes that they can help small and larger nonprofit organizations, surface them, support them, and recognize them for enhancing the quality of life in the neighborhood.
The CD8 Community Based Organization Grant Fund awards will range from $5,000 to $75,000. To determine if your organization is eligible for a grant, you can find eligibility information and registration details on their website: www.cd8communitygrant.org.
