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We think of our grantees as an ecosystem, with individual partners adding value in unique and complementary ways. The idea is that no matter where our entrepreneurs are located in Los Angeles, and no matter where they\u2019re at in their entrepreneurial journey, there will be a\u00a0<\/span>FOUND<\/strong>\/LA partner nearby who can help take their business to the next level.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px|auto|0px|auto|true|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#ccd7dd” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.foundla.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lamas-grant-title.jpg” title_text=”lamas grant title” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||2px|||” custom_padding=”40px|||20px|false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″] <\/span><\/p>\n GRANT TITLE<\/strong><\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”Storefronts LA: A Small Business Design Initiative” open_toggle_text_color=”#2e404e” open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#2e404e” closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” icon_color=”#2e404e” use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”20px” open_icon_color=”#2e404e” open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”20px” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#2e404e” closed_title_font_size=”15px” custom_margin=”|20px|||false|false” custom_padding=”11px|40px|||false|false” border_width_all=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] GRANT DESCRIPTION<\/strong><\/p>\n With the support of\u00a0Found<\/strong>\/LA, an initiative of the Wurwand Foundation,\u00a0Storefronts, LA<\/i><\/b>\u00a0will help mom and pop businesses through low-cost, high-impact design tell a compelling story about the business: its values, its role in the community, and its customers. LA-M\u00e1s will support small business development in low to moderate income communities by providing free design, permitting, and construction administration for interior and exterior small business design projects. The program also features a partnership with business development organizations who will referral eligible and interested business owners, including: Inclusive Action for the City, Los Angeles Food Policy Council, Asian Pacific Islander Small Business Program, Opportunity Fund, and Managed Career Solutions.<\/p>\n\n ABOUT THE ORG<\/strong><\/p>\n LA-M\u00e1s is a non-profit urban design organization that helps lower-income and underserved communities shape their future through policy and architecture. They envision a world where city growth is equitable and self-directed \u2014 where the best local solutions are brought to a city-wide scale.<\/p>\n website<\/a><\/p>\n facebook<\/a><\/p>\n instagram<\/a><\/p>\n twitter<\/a><\/p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”40px|auto|40px|auto|true|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#ccd7dd” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#2e404d” custom_margin=”||2px|||” custom_padding=”40px||5px|80px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] GRANT TITLE<\/strong><\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”The Residency: Leveling the Playing Field for Los Angeles Entrepreneurs” open_toggle_text_color=”#2e404e” open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#2e404e” closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” icon_color=”#2e404e” use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”20px” open_icon_color=”#2e404e” open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”20px” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#2e404e” closed_title_font_size=”15px” custom_margin=”-10px|||||” custom_padding=”10px|||80px|false|false” border_width_all=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] GRANT DESCRIPTION<\/strong><\/p>\n We\u2019re excited to work with\u00a0<\/span>FOUND<\/strong>\/LA to support the growth of our Residency Program for future cohorts and provide continuing resources and engagement opportunities to our program alumni. The majority of our efforts have been focused on companies within our 12 week program, but as our community has grown, we recognize the importance of providing ongoing support and education to our alumni community as companies advance through critical stages of their businesses.<\/p>\n ABOUT THE ORG<\/strong><\/p>\n Founded in 2015, GRID110 is a community and economic development organization supporting a diverse community of entrepreneurs in Los Angeles through access to office space, critical resources and support. Our mission is to make the entrepreneurial path more equitable, inclusive, and accessible.<\/p>\n LEARN MORE<\/strong><\/p>\n facebook<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n instagram<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n twitter<\/a><\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.foundla.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/grid110grant.jpg” title_text=”grid110grant” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px|auto|0px|auto|true|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#ccd7dd” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.foundla.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/030220FoundLA_413.jpg” title_text=”030220FoundLA_413″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||2px|||” custom_padding=”40px|||20px|false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″] GRANT TITLE<\/strong><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”Unleashing Potential: Supporting Women Business Owners” open_toggle_text_color=”#2e404e” open_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#2e404e” closed_toggle_background_color=”#ffffff” icon_color=”#2e404e” use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”20px” open_icon_color=”#2e404e” open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”20px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#2e404e” closed_title_font_size=”15px” custom_margin=”|20px|||false|false” custom_padding=”11px|40px|||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ border_width_all=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″] GRANT DESCRIPTION<\/strong><\/p>\n Through this project, Small Business Majority will continue offering educational and community-building events that support women business owners from undeserved communities in Los Angeles. Our Women\u2019s Entrepreneurship Program supports current and aspiring women entrepreneurs with tailored education and connections to local resources, including local organizations that can help with funding, networking and mentorship. Our online resource platform, Venturize.org, complements this work with bilingual resources such as business plan and financial statement templates, licensing advice for women and business owners of color, and other expert advice from our partners. The platform\u2019s resource map also helps visitors connect with lenders and business assistance providers. Combining these in-person and online strategies will ensure that LA\u2019s women business owners can easily access the resources and support systems they need to start and grow a successful business.<\/p>\n ABOUT THE ORG<\/strong><\/p>\n Small Business Majority is a national small business education and advocacy organization, founded and run by small business owners to ensure America\u2019s entrepreneurs are a key part of a thriving and inclusive economy. We actively engage small business owners and policymakers in support of public policy solutions, and we deliver information and resources to entrepreneurs that promote small business growth and drive a strong, sustainable job-creating economy. Our extensive scientific opinion polling, focus groups and economic research help us educate and inform policymakers, the media and other stakeholders about key issues impacting small businesses and freelancers, including healthcare, access to capital, taxes, retirement, paid leave and other workforce issues.<\/p>\n LEARN MORE<\/strong><\/p>\n website<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n facebook<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n instagram<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n twitter<\/a><\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”40px|auto|40px|auto|true|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#ccd7dd” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||4px|||” custom_padding=”40px||1px|80px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] PARTNER<\/strong><\/span> GRANT TITLE<\/strong><\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”KCRW\u2019s Amplified: A Special Coverage Series (One Topic. 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