LA Rise Fund – Wildfire Disaster Relief for Child Care Providers
Recoverable grants of $50,000 are available.
Wildfire Disaster Relief is Available
Are you a Los Angeles County licensed child care provider impacted by the 2025 wildfires?
LA Rise (Recovery and Investment in Service of ECE) may be able to help. Providers are invited to apply for a $50,000 recoverable grant for recovery relief.
Eligibility
Recoverable grants are available for programs that meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Must operate a licensed child care program within Los Angeles County, California.
- The facility must have been directly impacted by the 2025 LA County wildfires or serve families directly impacted.
- Must serve children ages 0-5, with priority given to those serving families with subsidies.
Recommended Expenditures:
- Remediation, construction and cleaning
- Fire mitigation, such as fire suppression systems
- Green-building upgrades
- Building permits and fees
- Program materials
- Furniture, fixtures and equipment
- Children’s outdoor environment
- Rent or mortgage payments
- Insurance deductibles
- Trauma-informed care/mental health resources
- Funding to bridge insurance, FEMA or other disaster payments
*Grants can be repaid to bridge future funding or can be forgiven at the rate of 20% per year, as long as the provider remains in operation for five years and adheres to grant terms. If operations cease or terms are not met, LIIF may seek full repayment.