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Random Lengths News: LA County Launches the Commercial Acquisition Fund To Help Non-Profits Revitalize Commercial Spaces in Local Communities

Random Lengths News: LA County Launches the Commercial Acquisition Fund To Help Non-Profits Revitalize Commercial Spaces in Local Communities https://emi.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot-2024-06-25-at-3.59.13-PM-600x394-1.png 600 394 Jonathan Santos Jonathan Santos https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1530bf121245932d1dd77ec6c726bb22a0fcb19e5416fd0eef8bfde8433b479e?s=96&d=mm&r=g September 15, 2025 October 7, 2025

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity or DEO, in partnership with Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, launched the commercial acquisition fund or CAF to provide capital to countywide non-profit organizations, helping acquire and revitalize commercial spaces within local communities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

https://www.randomlengthsnews.com/archives/2024/04/16/revitalize-commercial-spaces/50485

Hoodline: Los Angeles County Offers $10 Million In Grants To Nonprofits For Commercial Lot Acquisitions

Hoodline: Los Angeles County Offers $10 Million In Grants To Nonprofits For Commercial Lot Acquisitions https://emi.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot-2024-06-25-at-3.55.43-PM-600x348-1.png 600 348 Jonathan Santos Jonathan Santos https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1530bf121245932d1dd77ec6c726bb22a0fcb19e5416fd0eef8bfde8433b479e?s=96&d=mm&r=g September 15, 2025 October 7, 2025

In a big city move to revitalize neighborhoods hit hardest by the pandemic, nonprofit organizations have a shot at some serious cash to scoop up empty lots and buildings. The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity is doling out $10 million in grants through its Commercial Acquisition Fund (CAF), as reported by the LA County news bulletin. These funds, a windfall from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), are poised to change the commercial landscape, allocating between $500,000 and $2 million for eligible nonprofits.

https://hoodline.com/2024/04/los-angeles-county-offers-10-million-in-grants-to-nonprofits-for-commercial-lot-acquisitions/

SCV News: County Launches Commercial Acquisition Fund To Help Non-Profits

SCV News: County Launches Commercial Acquisition Fund To Help Non-Profits https://emi.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot-2024-06-25-at-3.51.47-PM-600x441-1.png 600 441 Jonathan Santos Jonathan Santos https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1530bf121245932d1dd77ec6c726bb22a0fcb19e5416fd0eef8bfde8433b479e?s=96&d=mm&r=g September 15, 2025 October 7, 2025

The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity, in partnership with Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, launched the Commercial Acquisition Fund to provide capital to countywide non-profit organizations, helping acquire and revitalize commercial spaces within local communities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

https://scvnews.com/county-launches-commercial-acquisition-fund-to-help-non-profits-revitalize-commercial-spaces-in-local-communities/

Hey SoCal: Los Angeles County Offers Grants for Nonprofits to Buy Vacant Land

Hey SoCal: Los Angeles County Offers Grants for Nonprofits to Buy Vacant Land https://emi.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/HEN01501-600x400-1.jpg 600 400 Jonathan Santos Jonathan Santos https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1530bf121245932d1dd77ec6c726bb22a0fcb19e5416fd0eef8bfde8433b479e?s=96&d=mm&r=g September 15, 2025 October 7, 2025

Los Angeles County is offering $10 million in grants for nonprofit organizations to acquire vacant or abandoned properties in areas most negatively affected by the coronavirus pandemic, the Department of Economic Opportunity announced Monday.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/realestate/los-angeles-county-offers-grants-for-nonprofits-to-buy-vacant-land/ar-BB1lJr1r

Antelope Valley Press: Grant Program is Available for Nonprofits

Antelope Valley Press: Grant Program is Available for Nonprofits https://emi.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot-2024-06-25-at-3.23.49-PM-600x499-1.png 600 499 Jonathan Santos Jonathan Santos https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1530bf121245932d1dd77ec6c726bb22a0fcb19e5416fd0eef8bfde8433b479e?s=96&d=mm&r=g September 15, 2025 October 7, 2025

PALMDALE — The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity and Genesis LA on Tuesday launched the Commercial Acquisition Fund grant program, which provides grants of $500,000 to $2 million to qualifying nonprofits to acquire vacant commercial buildings or property.

https://www.avpress.com/news/grant-program-is-available-for-nonprofits/article_42ee72e0-fd33-11ee-a015-17fd71452327.html

NBC 4: Launch of the Economic Mobility Initiative for Small Businesses

NBC 4: Launch of the Economic Mobility Initiative for Small Businesses https://emi.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/HEN01361-600x400-1.jpg 600 400 Jonathan Santos Jonathan Santos https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1530bf121245932d1dd77ec6c726bb22a0fcb19e5416fd0eef8bfde8433b479e?s=96&d=mm&r=g September 15, 2025 October 7, 2025

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fKOSz16ZMfuHsuA5JHuHg6y-KFINjnt-/view

LA Sentinel: L.A.County Department of Economic Opportunity Announces $25 Million Investment to Help Small Businesses.

LA Sentinel: L.A.County Department of Economic Opportunity Announces $25 Million Investment to Help Small Businesses. https://emi.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot-2024-06-25-at-3.09.44-PM-1024x537.jpg 1024 537 Jonathan Santos Jonathan Santos https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1530bf121245932d1dd77ec6c726bb22a0fcb19e5416fd0eef8bfde8433b479e?s=96&d=mm&r=g September 15, 2025 October 7, 2025

On Wednesday, May 1, the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) held a Virtual Briefing announcing a partnership with 15 local community-based organizations to launch the Economic Mobility Initiative (EMI), a $25 million investment to support the startup and growth of local entrepreneurs, businesses, and nonprofits. The EMI will focus on serving women-led and Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC)-owned small businesses and connecting them to wealth-building opportunities. (Courtesy Photo)

https://lasentinel.net/l-a-county-department-of-economic-opportunity-announces-25-million-investment-to-help-small-businesses.html

Precinct Reporter News: L.A. County Small Business Programs

Precinct Reporter News: L.A. County Small Business Programs https://emi.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot-2024-06-25-at-3.27.14-PM-1024x482.png 1024 482 Jonathan Santos Jonathan Santos https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1530bf121245932d1dd77ec6c726bb22a0fcb19e5416fd0eef8bfde8433b479e?s=96&d=mm&r=g September 15, 2025 October 7, 2025

Los Angeles County’s Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) launched American Rescue Plan Act programs and grant opportunities for small businesses, microbusinesses, and nonprofits.

https://precinctreporter.com/2024/05/09/l-a-county-small-business-programs/