The LA2050 Grants Challenge invites Angelenos to vote on the top issues facing Los Angeles, helping direct $3 million in funding to organizations working to build a more connected and resilient region.

The LA2050 Grants Challenge has officially opened its annual public voting period, offering Angelenos the opportunity to influence how $3 million in grant funding will be distributed to local organizations. Led by the Goldhirsh Foundation with support from a broad coalition of philanthropic partners—including the Annenberg Foundation, Hilton Foundation, and Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation—the initiative allows residents to vote on key issues impacting the region. The 2025 theme, “LA Together,” reflects a renewed emphasis on community connection and resilience, especially in light of recent local wildfires.
Online voting is available through April 18 at LA2050.org/vote, open to people of all ages and in 12 different languages. Voters will answer five questions to identify the top priorities for Los Angeles, and the top 10 issues selected will guide the focus of the grant cycle. From April 28 to June 6, eligible nonprofits, social enterprises, and government agencies can apply for funding based on these priorities and other partner-sponsored topics.
Winners will be announced during the LA2050 Grantee Showcase in late September, with selected organizations receiving up to $75,000 and additional support like skills training and networking opportunities. The challenge also involves a network of over 60 Outreach Partners and LA2050 Youth Ambassadors to mobilize community engagement. In 2024, over 15,000 residents cast more than 105,000 votes, with housing and homelessness emerging as the top concern.
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