“This pilot
grant program is designed to help the Port of Los Angeles reach and support a
variety of local organizations undertaking programs and projects that
positively impact our local port community,” Cynthia Ruiz, the port’s Deputy
Executive Director for External Relations said in a statement announcing the
program.
In addition
to supporting efforts that promote the LA Waterfront and surrounding coastal
areas as vibrant visitor destinations, grants will also be awarded to
organizations focused on educating the community about environmental stewardship
and sustainability, the benefits of international trade, security and safety
and maritime history and tradition.
Grant
applications for the new Community Investment Sponsorship Program are due by
Sept. 20, 2013.
The program
will make funds available in increments of up to $5,000 per requesting
organization. Nonprofit organizations must have 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status to
apply, and funds must be spent by June 30, 2014.
A grant
committee made up of port and community representatives will review and approve
all grant applications. Funds for this program come from Port of Los Angeles
revenues.
The Community
Investment Sponsorship Program grant application can be seen and downloaded at
the port’s website: http://www.portoflosangeles.org/pdf/Community_Investment_Grant_Program_%20PILOT-PROGRAM-2013.pdf.
For additional information or questions, applicants may call the port’s public relations
department at (310) 732-3508.
