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LA County launches new fund to help small businesses affected by federal immigration sweeps
Small businesses who were affected by federal immigration raids beginning June 6 can apply.
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L.A. County has launched a cash assistance program for small businesses financially affected by the federal immigration crackdown. The application window officially opened Monday.
Supervisor Hilda Solis said the program will provide up to $5,000 to eligible small businesses that had to close, lost workers or were affected by curfews related to federal immigration enforcement.
The Board of Supervisors approved a motion in June to establish a business interruption program that supports small businesses affected by federal immigration raids.
Qualifying businesses must be within L.A. County and can demonstrate they faced financial hardships beginning June 6.
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The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Oct. 31. More details on how to apply can be found here.
County leaders say that because resources are limited, eligible businesses who aren't selected will be added to a waitlist and notified when additional funding is available.
Organizations, foundations or institutions interested in donating to the Small Business Resiliency Fund can reach out to funds@opportunity.lacounty.gov.
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