Notice: Changes to the Third District Grant Application Process

Effective October 1, 2025, the Third District will implement a new grant application structure. To ensure the efficient use of public resources, better manage the increasing volume of requests, and provide thorough review of all submissions, the grant portal will no longer remain open year-round. Instead, applications will only be accepted during designated grant cycles.

This adjustment is necessary in order to prioritize funding for critical fire-related needs and federal budget requests, while continuing to support programs that align with the District’s mission and demonstrate measurable community impact.

Grant Cycles & Deadlines

Application Restrictions

To ensure equitable distribution of resources:

• Each organization may submit one (1) request for an event grant; and
• One (1) request for a regular discretionary grant per calendar year.
• Neighborhood Councils are not eligible to apply directly. Applications from Neighborhood Councils must be submitted through a recognized fiscal sponsor.

Grant Criteria:

• The requesting organization must have a location in the Third District, and the funds requested are for the benefit of Third District constituents and communities.
• Grants will only be provided to non-sectarian, Internal Revenue Code 501 (c) non-profit organizations located within the Third District.
• Grants cannot be used to promote a particular religion or religious belief.
• Requests may include but are not limited to educational/recreational projects, arts and cultural programs, environmental awareness programs/projects, public safety programs, health and social service initiatives and programs. Grants can also help support an organization with one-time funding to purchase equipment, needed materials, repairs or augmentation of a physical site, etc.
• “Seed” Grants to establish new and innovative work will be considered as long as all other criteria are met.
• Grants for an individual or private entity will not be considered
• Grants are for a one-year period only. Grants requesting multi-year or ongoing funding will not be considered. For example, applications for ongoing staffing, operations and/or salaries will not be considered.
• Applicants are advised to plan accordingly and submit within the established timelines. Submissions outside the designated cycles will not be considered.

Questions

For additional information or clarification regarding the new process, please contact the Third District Grants Team at horvathgrants@bos.lacounty.gov