ALTADENA, CA – MARCH 09: A large billboard destroyed by the Eaton Fire lie in ruins on March 9, 2025 in Altadena, California. The clean-up and rebuilding process following the devastating Eaton Fire is still underway. (Photo by I RYU/VCG via Getty Images)
Residents, small business owners and workers impacted by the January wildfires have until Wednesday at 5 p.m. to apply for financial relief through the LA Region Small Business and Worker Relief Fund.
Here’s who qualifies, and for how much:
- Workers who lost their homes or jobs due to fire zone impacts may qualify for upwards of $2,000 in assistance.
- Brick-and-mortar businesses and nonprofits that were fully destroyed may qualify for $25,000 grants.
- Businesses partially destroyed can receive $20,000.
- Businesses reporting loss of revenue can apply for $15,000.
- Home-based businesses and independent contractors are eligible for $5,000 grants for equipment loss and $2,000 for revenue loss.
- Grants ranging from $6,000 to $18,000 are available for homeowners and tenants whose residences were damaged or destroyed, or who experienced a death in their household. Those grant amounts will be determined by household size.
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“This is a critical opportunity for those impacted by the devastating wildfires to access much-needed financial support,'' L.A. County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger said in a statement. “I strongly encourage anyone eligible to apply before tomorrow's deadline.''
Applications can be submitted online.
