Economic Opportunity Grant for Chambers of Commerce

Economic Opportunity Grants for Chambers of Commerce
Grants are available for Chambers of Commerce impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, October 31st, 2025, at 11:59 PM PT. Only complete applications will be considered.

Contact both EOGCC@pacela.org and osb@opportunity.lacounty.gov with any questions.
I. Applicant Information

The symbol * means it's a required question.
1. Name*

First NameLast Name
2. Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
3. Email*
example@example.com
4. What is your gender?*

FemaleMaleNon-binaryPrefer not to answer
5. Please indicate your race. Select all that apply.*

American Indian or Alaska NativeAsian or Asian AmericanBlack or African AmericanHispanic or LatinoMiddle Eastern or North AfricanNative Hawaiian or Other Pacific IslanderWhitePrefer not to answerOther
6. Preferred Language*

EnglishSpanishKoreanMandarinCantoneseTagalogFarsiArmenianOther
II. Nonprofit Information
7. Organization Name*
8. Organization Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
LA County District Locator
9. Which LA County Supervisorial District is your nonprofit located in? You may click the link above or copy and paste this link: www.appcenter.gis.lacounty.gov/districtlocator*

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10. Are you in good standing with local, state, and federal taxing?*

YesNo
III. Registration Information
11. Are you a Chamber of Commerce headquartered in Los Angeles County that provides services and/or support to small businesses impacted by COVID-19?*

YesNo
12. Number of small business members you serve:*
13. Nonprofit Type*

501(c)(3)501(c)(6)501(c)(19)
14. Annual revenue according to most recent IRS 990 (2023 or later)*

Less than $1,000,000Over $1,000,000 but less than $5,000,000Over $5,000,000
15. Please specify your annual revenue.*
16. Please enter the nonprofit start date: *

MonthDayYear
Date
17. Is your nonprofit currently operating?*

YesNo
18. Do you operate from a commercial space? Must be operating from a commercial location and have a valid commercial lease.*

YesNo
19. Number of employees*

5 or fewerGreater than 5
20. How did your nonprofit experience change due to the COVID-19 pandemic? Must be affected by COVID-19 to qualify for this grant. Prior to receipt of any award, grantee must attest to having experienced such impacts.*

Temporary business closureDecline in revenueUnable to meet payrollPast due billsHigh cost of adaptive business practices to meet public safety requirementsNOT impacted by the COVID-19 pandemicOther
20. How did your nonprofit experience change due to the COVID-19 pandemic? Select all that apply. Must be affected by COVID-19 to qualify for this grant. Prior to receipt of any award, grantee must attest to having experienced such impacts.*

Temporary business closureDecline in revenueUnable to meet payrollPast due billsHigh cost of adaptive business practices to meet public safety requirementsNOT impacted by the COVID-19 pandemicOther
21. How do you intend to use the grant funds in case of approval?*

Purchase of new certified equipment or technology tools for business or nonprofit operationsEmployee payroll expensesApplication for, or renewal of, a local permitPayment of business debt accrued due to the COVID-19 pandemicWorking capital to continue operationsCosts resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and related health and safety restrictions, or business interruptions or closures incurred because of the COVID-19 pandemicPayment of outstanding operations expenses (rent, supplier management, etc.)
22.a. Have you received a COVID-19 recovery grant from the County of Los Angeles or other municipalities?*

YesNo
22.b. If yes, please specify:
Please visit www.shoplocal.la while completing the next question.
23.a. Did you pledge to shop local at www.shoplocal.la? Must pledge to be eligible for this grant.*

YesNo
23.b. If yes, please provide the email address used to pledge at www.shoplocal.la.*
IV. Required Documentation

Provide all required documentation. This portion must be completed to be considered for this round of grants.
24. Government-Issued ID (Driver license, passport green card, etc.)*

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25. Voided business check or bank-provided direct deposit form*

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26. Latest filed IRS Form 990 (2023 or later)*

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27. Commercial lease agreement OR equivalent document that shows proof of office space lease, OR proof of ownership of commercial space where the nonprofit is operating *

(grant deed, assessor property tax statement, county recorder documentation, ownership affidavit, etc.)
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28. Articles of Incorporation*

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29. Copy of organization's IRS determination or affirmation letter confirming the organization’s status as a 501 c(3), 501 c(6), or 501 c(19) *

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Self-Attestation of COVID Impact
30. Signed Self-Attestation of COVID Impact: Download form at the link above, sign, and upload here*

Download Form, Sign & Upload: https://pacelabdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Attestation-Letter-for-Economic-Opportunity-Grant_for-nonprofit.docx
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Acknowledgement

I self attest and certify that, by submitting this application for review and consideration for the Economic Opportunity Grants for Chambers of Commerce, for or on behalf of my nonprofit, I have not intentionally provided any material misrepresentation and/or falsification of my eligibility to receive a grant under this Program. I self attest and certify under penalty of perjury that the submitted information is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also understand and certify that to participate in the Economic Opportunity Grants for Chambers of Commerce, my nonprofit was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Economic Opportunity Grants for Chambers of Commerce

I. Applicant Information

II. Nonprofit Information

III. Registration Information

IV. Required Documentation

Acknowledgement