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CBS News
12-03-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Deadlines for 3 LA County wildfire relief grants are just hours away. Here's how to apply
Los Angeles County wildfire survivors have until Wednesday evening to apply for three relief grants offering between $2,000 and $25,000 for immediate assistance. The three grants offer aid to residents, business owners and workers impacted by the devastating firestorm in January, including the deadly wildfires that tore through the communities of Altadena, Pacific Palisades and areas of neighboring communities such as Pasadena and Malibu. Twenty-nine people were killed and thousands of homes and other structures left damaged and destroyed as hurricane-force winds swept the flames forward for days and complicated firefighting efforts. The grants all have deadlines of March 12, Wednesday at 5 p.m. PST. Los Angeles County Household Relief Grant This grant offers immediate assistance until insurance coverage or other government aid, such as FEMA grants, come through for wildfire survivors. Grants of $6,000 are available for households of one to two people, $12,000 for households with at least three people (where at least one person is a minor or dependent adult), and $18,000 for households with at least four people — including minors or dependent adults and at least three separate generations. Homeowners and tenants displaced by the Palisades and Eaton Fires and other events in the devastating windstorm that hit the region in early January may be eligible for this if they meet the following criteria. Their primary home was completely destroyed Eaton or Palisades fires and windstorm events in January 2025. Their primary home was within the impacted zones for the fires or and windstorm events and was either "partially destroyed or severely damaged as a result" and left "uninhabitable," according to the LA County website. Their household experienced a death related to the two wildfires or windstorm events. To apply, or find more information, visit here. Small Business Relief Fund The new LA Region Small Business Relief Fund, launched by the city and county of Los Angeles, offers cash assistance grants to small businesses and nonprofit organizations that were affected by the windstorm and wildfires in early January. Businesses and nonprofits with a revenue of up to $6 million and less than 100 employees are eligible for the grants — which are available in amounts of between $2,000 to $25,000 depending on the level of impact from the disasters. Brick-and-mortar businesses can receive $15,000 for loss of revenue while grants of up to $25,000 are available to those which have had their locations completely destroyed. Independent contractors and home-based businesses may be eligible for smaller grants of between $2,000 for revenue loss and $5,000 for loss of revenue as well as loss of equipment and inventory. To apply, or find more information, visit here. The new LA Region Worker Relief Fund, also launched by the city and county of LA, is offering cash assistance grants of $2,000 for those who lost work or experience some other employment-related financial loss to the fires and windstorm. Applicants must meet certain requirements such as being a resident of LA County and over the age of 18, among other qualification. visit here.
CBS News
01-03-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Upcoming deadlines for LA County wildfire disaster relief services
Survivors of the Los Angeles County wildfires have several deadlines for disaster aid applications coming up in March. Here's a list of financial, unemployment, small business and debris removal programs that will close enrollment by the end of the month. Most will end enrollment on March 10. FEMA Individual Assistance: March 10 The FEMA Individual Assistance program provides victims with funds to pay for basic home repairs and personal property losses. It also covers uninsured disaster-related needs, including childcare, transportation, medical needs, and funeral and dental expenses. FEMA established two disaster recovery centers near the Palisades and Eaton fire zones to help residents apply. Both locations are open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Residents can also apply anytime online at by calling FEMA's helpline at (800) 621-3362, or by using the FEMA mobile app. If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the number for that service. Small Business Administration Disaster Loan: March 10 The Small Business Administration is offering home disaster, business and economic injury disaster loans. Homeowners and tenants can apply for home disaster loans to repair or replace their real estate and personal property, including vehicles. The business loans cover the property owned by a business, including real estate, inventory, supplies, machinery, and equipment. Businesses of any size can apply, as can private nonprofit organizations like charities, churches, and private universities. Economic injury loans are meant to help businesses cover financial obligations affected by the wildfires. To apply for any of these loans, visit or call (800) 659-2955. Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing can call (800) 877-8339. Disaster Unemployment Assistance: March 10 People who lost their jobs or cannot work because of the wildfires can apply for unemployment, disability, or Paid Family Leave benefits. Apply online at LA County Small Business Relief Fund: March 12 LA County officials extended the deadline to apply for the Small Business Relief Fund to March 12. The program will provide cash assistance grants for small businesses and nonprofits impacted by the windstorm and wildfires. To be eligible, small businesses and nonprofits must have a revenue of up to $6 million and less than 100 employees. The grants range between $2,000 and $25,000. To apply, visit Wildfire debris removal: March 31 Residents can opt for a free general wildfire debris cleanup from the Army Corps of Engineers or pay for a specialized contractor approved to remove the remaining rubble. The right-of-entry and opt-out forms can be found at In-person applications are available at FEMA disaster recovery centers.
