MALIBU/TOPANGA—On Tuesday, July 22, it was announced by the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity and Supervisor Lindsey Horvath launched the Malibu-Topanga Business Interruption Fund to support small businesses affected by the closures of Pacific Coast Highway and Topanga Canyon Boulevard following the January 2025 windstorms and wildfires in the region.
Grants from $10,000 to $20,000 are available for eligible businesses in Malibu or Topanga experiencing revenue loss.
To be eligible to apply applicants must adhere to the following:
-be a small business with under $6 million in revenue and fewer than 100 employees
-be located in zip codes 90265 or 90290
-must have incurred a 10 percent plus revenue loss year over year between the months of January and May
-must be a brick-and-mortar business with storefront or conduct business through in-person services
Applications opened on Wednesday, July 23 at 9 a.m. and will be accepted through Friday, August 22 at 5 p.m. Funding is limited, and meeting eligibility requirements does NOT guarantee a grant award.
