Posted on February 2, 2026
The Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners Thursday approved $1.85 million in grants to support 47 nonprofit organizations in their work to uplift the Harbor Area.
Since 2014, the port’s grant program has provided more than $14.5 million to 422 community groups, according to Gene Seroka, executive director of the port. The board described the latest round of funding as “unprecedented.”
“The port’s community grants program continues to be instrumental in supporting many local organizations doing tremendous work in our community,” Lucille Roybal-Allard, president of the commission, said in a statement.
Grants were awarded in two categories — large, over $100,000, and general, under $100,000.
Recipients for the large grant include nonprofit EXP to support maritime-related outreach, workshops and career education to students; Los Angeles Maritime Institute for its TopSail Youth Program; and Wilmington-based Avalon Arts & Cultural Alliance to support workshops, storytelling, cultural performances and other demonstrations.
The three large-grant recipients were awarded two-year agreements, with one-year agreements for the other 44 grants.
The grant selection committee is composed of three Harbor Department employees, two community representatives and one representative from Council District 15.
More information on the program can be found at portofla.org/grants.
