2025 WILDFIRE
RECOVERY FUND.
Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Small Business Disaster Recovery Fund.
The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Disaster Recovery Fund application is designed to assist small businesses affected by the 2025 Palisades and Eaton wildfires.
Disaster Recovery Grant administered by Lendistry
Asian Business Association is the outreach and application assistance partner
Grant Awards
Revenue Size
Grant Amount
$5,000,000 - $10,000,000
$1,000,000 - $4,999,999
Less than $1,000,000
$25,000
$15,000
$10,000
Application Period
Application Starts:
May 7, 2025 9:00 AM PST
Application Closes:
Jun 6, 2025 5:00 PM PST*
*The application period is subject to change.​
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Funding for the Small Business Disaster Recovery Fund grant program is limited. The number of applicants who meet the eligibility requirements may exceed the available funds. Submitting an application, meeting the eligibility requirements, and/or being approved does not guarantee receiving funding.
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Who can apply?
Small businesses and nonprofit organizations with revenue of $10,000,000 in annual revenue for calendar year 2023 or less that were impacted by the Eaton and Palisades wildfire events and have a business clientele base of more than 50% in the impacted area (i.e. Pasadena, Topanga, Sierra Madre, etc.), will be eligible to apply for this grant.
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Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for this Program, small businesses and nonprofit organizations must meet all of the following requirements:
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- The authorized signer (owner or, in the case of a nonprofit, an officer) submitting the application is at least 18 years old as of the date of application submission;
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10 million dollars or less in annual revenue for the calendar year 2023;
(see Garnt Award chart above)
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Registered to do business legally in the state of California on or before June 1, 2023;
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Is currently open and operating within the Eaton and Palisades Wildfire Disaster Impact & Evacuation Area (see below), or (b) plans to reopen and resume operations within the Eaton and Palisades Wildfire Disaster Impact & Evacuation Area; and
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Meets both of the following criteria: (a) is/was physically located within the Eaton and Palisades Wildfire Disaster Impact & Evacuation Area and (b) 50% or more of its business clientele base is/was located within the Eaton and Palisades Wildfire Disaster Impact & Evacuation Areas.
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Nonprofits only: must be registered as a 501(c)(3) and in good standing with the California Department of Justice’s Registry of Charities and Fundraisers.
For the purposes of this Program, the Eaton and Palisades Wildfire Disaster Impact & Evacuation Area includes only those addresses within the following zip codes: (Palisades) 90049, 90263, 90265, 90272, 90290
(Eaton) 91001, 91023, 91024, 91011, 91104, 91107
1. Applicant Certifications
- ​You need to self-certify the truthfulness and accuracy of the information you provide in your application and supporting documents.
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2. Proof of 2023 Annual Gross Revenue
- ​For-Profit Businesses: 2023 Filed Federal Business Tax Return (all pages, complete, and unaltered)
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Form 1120 (Line 11)
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Form 1120S (Line 6)
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Form 1040 Schedule C (Line 7)
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Form 1065 (Line 8)
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Nonprofit Organizations: 2023 Form 990 (all pages, complete, and unaltered)
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Form 990 (Line 12)
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Form 990 EZ (Line 9)
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Form 990N (line number not applicable)
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​3. Proof of Business Location, Age, and Good Standing*​​
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Registration with the California Secretary of State or a government-issued, active business license/permit, as applicable.
*Nonprofits only: The California Department of Justice’s Registry of Charities and Fundraisers will be used to verify registration date and registry status. No documentation is required to be submitted by the Applicant as part of its application.
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4. Government-Issued Photo ID​​
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Validated with Persona
5. Valid Bank Account​​​
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Validated with Plaid.
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The bank account must be registered under the legal business or nonprofit organization name, or DBA if applicable, listed in this application EXCEPT for Sole Proprietors, Single-Member Limited Liability Companies (LLC), and Independent Contractors.
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Sole Proprietors, Single-Member limited Liability Companies (LLC), and Independent Contractors may use a personal bank account, but it must be registered under the Applicant’s name listed in this application.
You must submit ALL required documentation for your application to be reviewed.
This list of required documents is not exhaustive. Additional documentation may be required to validate the information provided in this application. Failure to upload all required and/or requested documentation may result in the application being withdrawn and/or declined from the Program.
Required Documents
Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Small Business Disaster Recovery Fund
Please select "ABA" when asked, "How did you hear about this Program?" This information will help us keep our members and the small business community informed about future funding and assistance opportunities.
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You do NOT need to be a member of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce nor a member of the Asian Business Association (ABA) to be eligible for this grant.
Still need help?
Application Support.
Please complete the form so we can contact you to set up an appointment for your grant application.
Small Business Support Links
In the wake of the recent fire and windstorms in Los Angeles, a range of resources are available to support and assist residents and businesses. Below, you’ll find a compilation of these vital resources, complete with descriptions of their services and links for easy access.
Disaster Recovery
ABA Members Helping Members
Message from member, Tony Lam:
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At TITAN Environmental Solutions, we specialize in wildfire smoke testing and environmental assessments. Wildfire smoke and its residue can pose serious health risks, particularly to respiratory health. For those who believe their home or property may have been impacted by smoke damage, we offer comprehensive testing to evaluate the extent of contamination. These reports are valuable for understanding potential health risks, preserving critical data for filing insurance claims, and providing guidance on addressing contamination if needed.
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For properties that have been severely damaged or completely burned, we also provide environmental hazard assessments to support the restoration and cleanup process.
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If anyone in the community has been affected or has questions about environmental concerns related to wildfire damage, they can reach out to me directly 714-244-6249 or email me at tony@titan-enviro.com
Thank you again for helping us share this information with the community.
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Tony Lam
TITAN Environmental Solutions, Inc.
SBA 8(a), DBE, SBE, MBE Certified
Mobile: 714-244-6249
www.titan-enviro.com
Written by Sam Chan, principal / architect, studio north
and ABA Member
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In the midst of the largest wildfire emergency Los Angeles has ever faced, I’ve experienced firsthand the pain and anxiety that comes with evacuating my home. Because of this, Studio North will be offering pro-bono evaluation services to help determine if homes affected by the Eaton Fire are safe to return to and guidance on rebuilding. We’re also reaching out to our design (Structural and Civil) and construction partners in hopes they can offer similar support. Our community’s safety is our top priority, and we want to ensure you have the resources and support to rebuild, together.
sam@studionorthla.com
‪(323) 985-4643‬
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Residential project in LA County
Structural and civil engineer contracts
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