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  • Los Angeles County Small Business Mobility Fund Formalization Grants

    An Economic Mobility Initiative (EMI) Program

  • Thank you for your interest in applying for LA County’s Small Business Mobility Fund Program, brought to you by the LA County Department of Economic Opportunity. This grant is available to help sidewalk vendors that vend in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County to gain the financial means to become permitted. Eligible uses are restricted to items that help sidewalk vendors become permitted with a Sidewalk Vending Registration Certificate (SVRC). To learn more about the SVRC and additional resources available to vendors, please visit Welcome to the County's Sidewalk Vending Program - Department of Economic Opportunity

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  • My Privacy:

    • I authorize Los Angeles County and its authorized program affiliates to collect and use my personal information for the purpose of verification and fraud prevention, program communications, eligibility determination, payment processing, evaluation of program impact, and for improvement and future County programming.
    • I authorize Los Angeles County to use my contact information to reach out with additional information, programs, and services related to the Economic Mobility Initiative.
    • I understand that my data will not be sold to advertisers or third-party partners and that my privacy will be maintained and will only be used to provide the program service described in this application, improve features, and communicate with me in relation to this application and to share information related to sidewalk vending resources and services. I understand that my data will only be shared in accordance with this policy and will not be used for commercial purposes or sold to external advertisers.

    My Rights:

    • I understand that I have the right to access/correct/delete my data by contacting info@inclusiveaction.org.
    • I can withdraw this consent at any time by contacting the same email address and acknowledge that such withdrawal may affect my participation in a program.
    • I have a right to be notified in case of any data breach.
    • I understand that Inclusive Action for the City or the County of Los Angeles will not sell my data under any circumstances.
  • By moving forward with this application, I accept these terms and agree to receive program-related communications.*

  • The following questions will allow us to determine your eligibility for this program. 

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  • 9. To qualify for this program you must have the 3 following documents: Valid photo ID (passport, matricula, CA ID, or Driver's License), ITIN or SSN, and California Department of Tax and Fee Administration Seller's Permit. Do you meet the requirements?*
  • 10. Select the type of Photo ID you will be uploading*
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  • 12. Was your business in operation before March 31, 2023?*
  • 13. What date was the business started?*
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  • 14. Were you affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in any of the following ways? Select all that apply.*
  • 16. Type of Products Sold*
  • 18. Stationary or Ambulatory business? Stationary - I have only one vending location. Ambulatory - I have more than one vending location and/or I move around throughout my vending route.*
  • 20. Please describe how your business is currently operating:
  • 21. Do you operate more than one cart?*
  • 23. Do you have a commissary space for your cart(s)?*

  • Vending Location

  • 26. Do you vend at multiple locations?*

  • The EMI program was created to support street vendors through the formalization process. The following questions allow us to understand where you currently are in the process and how the program can support you. 

  • 29. Have you obtained a certificate from the Sidewalk Vending Pilot Program?*
  • 30. Have you obtained a certificate from the CMFO Subsidy Certificate?*
  • 31. Do you have your Food Handler's or a Food Manager's Certificate?*
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  • 33. The grant is available to help sidewalk vendors gain financial means to be permitted. If you are awarded this grant, please select below, all the expenses this grant will go towards:*
  • 34. If you will be using the grant to purchase a cart, do you need support in obtaining additional financing?*
  • 35. Do you have documentation that can verify the use of funds (ex. a commissary lease agreement, a quote for a cart, etc). This will be verified if awarded.*
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  • 37. Would you be interested in additional business support?*
  • 38. Business Support Needed:

  • The following question are for statistical purposes and do not affect your eligibility for a grant.

  • 39. Which race/ethnicity best describes you?*
  • 40. Gender:*
  • 41. Age:*
  • 42. Veteran Status:*
  • 43. How did you hear about the grant?

  • By clicking submit, I agree to share my information with the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity and certify that the information I'm submitting is accurate to the best of my knowledge. 

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