CD9 Community Grant

The CD9 Community Grant Application (Round 2) is a local funding opportunity established by Los Angeles City Councilmember Curren Price to support community-serving organizations operating within Council District 9 in Los Angeles, California. The grant program was originally created in 2021 as part of an effort to redirect and reinvest public resources that had previously been allocated to the Los Angeles Police Department. Instead of traditional policing expenditures, the program seeks to strengthen local neighborhoods through direct investments in nonprofit services, educational enrichment, faith-based initiatives, neighborhood leadership, and community-driven programming. Following the reported success of the initial round, approximately $3,000,000 has been allocated for this second funding cycle. The purpose of the grant program is to fund innovative projects and programming that directly benefit residents of Council District 9. The opportunity specifically prioritizes organizations based within CD9 that demonstrate strong ties to the local community and can provide meaningful services or activities to neighborhood residents. Eligible organizations include nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, schools, and Neighborhood Councils. While the source text does not explicitly identify all legal entity requirements or tax-exempt qualifications, the language strongly indicates that community-oriented organizations with a direct presence in CD9 are the intended recipients. The program is designed to encourage locally informed solutions and community-led engagement efforts. Grant awards will range from $5,000 to $100,000 per applicant. Approximately $3,000,000 is available in total funding for this round of the program. The source materials do not specify a minimum or maximum number of awards, nor do they identify any matching fund requirements, cost-sharing obligations, or indirect cost limitations. There are also no stated restrictions regarding allowable expenditures in the provided materials. However, the emphasis on community benefit, innovative programming, and local impact suggests that proposed uses of funds should clearly demonstrate measurable value to residents of Council District 9. Applications must be completed in full and submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. on June 7, 2026. The source material does not provide an official application opening date, but because the solicitation is currently available and accepting submissions, the program is considered open for applications. No pre-application, letter of intent, concept paper, or phased submission process is described in the provided materials. Likewise, no information is provided regarding application review criteria, scoring methodology, required attachments, reporting requirements, or post-award compliance obligations. Applicants are therefore expected to complete the available application materials in full and submit them before the stated deadline for consideration. The source materials also do not identify a formal award notification timeline, performance period, grant start date, or recurrence schedule. However, because the opportunity is labeled as "Round 2" and references the successful launch of the original 2021 program, the grant appears to represent a recurring or periodically renewed local funding initiative. There is insufficient evidence to confirm whether future annual or recurring cycles will continue beyond the current round. Similarly, no formal question-and-answer period, technical assistance workshop, or webinar schedule is included in the available information. Organizations seeking additional information may contact the Council District 9 office directly. The district office is located at 4301 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles, California 90011. The official contact phone number provided for the grant program is (323) 846-2651. No email address or PDF application guidelines were included in the source materials. Applicants are encouraged to ensure that proposed activities align with the stated goal of community reinvestment and neighborhood benefit within Council District 9, as priority consideration will be given to organizations with demonstrated local presence and community impact.

Priority will be given to CD9-based organizations proposing innovative community projects and programming that directly benefit local residents.