As this school year's commencement season comes to an end, we wanted to congratulate all the accomplished graduates out there, and share some of the powerful words from a number of commencement speakers — including comic actor Ego Nwodim; poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist Maya Angelou; and media titan and philanthropist Oprah Winfrey — throughout the years here in the Los Angeles area.

Three of Our Favorite LA Commencement Speeches

LA2050, in collaboration with our funding partners, is granting approximately $2 million to the issues that LA cares about most!

Answering FAQs about this year’s LA2050 Grants Challenge

Our first-ever LA2050 Youth Ambassador cohort was made up of 78 engaged young people, ages 14 to 24, representing neighborhoods all across Los Angeles County. Last month, we tapped them to help spread the word about voting in this year’s LA2050 Grants Challenge to friends, family, and neighbors. We are proud to share that, together, they engaged more than 1,000 people in voting – approximately 12 percent of our overall total.

Inaugural cohort of LA2050 Youth Ambassadors engage 1,000+ voters in the LA2050 Grants Challenge! 

In collaboration with our funding partners, LA2050 is granting approximately $2 million to the issues that LA cares about most.

The 12 issues we’re funding through this year’s LA2050 Grants Challenge

Want to learn more about this year's LA2050 Grants Challenge applications?

Register Now: Grants Challenge Application Information Sessions

LA2050 Grants Challenge Results – The issues YOU voted to fund!

, we launched “I Care About LA,” a new campaign inviting a select group of LA-based experts, public figures, thought leaders, and influencers to share 100 words about an issue that matters to them.


NEW: 17 Impactful Angelenos On The Issues That Matter Most

The LA2050 team – along with many friends from the nonprofit and social impact community – gathered together on April 23rd and April 24th at Booth #153, at the 

LA2050 Booth Proves Popular at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books

LOS ANGELES (April 18, 2022) — Today, public voting begins for the 2022 LA2050 Grants Challenge, where for the first time the choice is not among organizations to fund, but which issues to invest in to make Los Angeles County the best place to connect, create, learn, live, and play. A total of $1 million will be awarded to 15 organizations addressing the issues receiving the most votes. LA2050 is an initiative of the Goldhirsh Foundation.

Online Voting Begins Today for Reimagined $1 Million LA2050 Grants Challenge

We are pleased to announce that the following organizations have been selected to host LA2050 Listens events:

Introducing Our LA2050 Listens Hosts!

We are elated to share the news that 78 Angelenos between ages 14 and 24 have joined the inaugural cohort of LA2050 Youth Ambassadors.

Our Inaugural LA2050 Youth Ambassador Cohort

The Goldhirsh Foundation announced today that a new colleague has joined the staff of the organization and, in particular, its prominent LA2050 initiative. Johnathan Huang is the new LA2050 Design Fellow.


New Design Fellow Joins the Goldhirsh Foundation and its LA2050 Initiative

Since City Plants was awarded the LA2050 grant in July 2021, we have made big strides in achieving our goal of creating an urban ecological laboratory and training grounds, where trees are grown, people are trained, and a city is transformed. In partnership with the Department of Recreation and Parks, LA Department of Water and Power, the LA Parks Foundation, and the LA Conservation Corps (LACC), City Plants has been transforming the Griffith Park Commonwealth Wealth Nursery into a hub for urban greening, green workforce development, community organizing and education through the growing and distribution of locally sourced, climate-ready trees.


​City Plants Grantee Update - Nurturing LA's “Budding” Future: New Growth at Commonwealth Nursery

In case you missed it: LA2050 Listens applications are open now! We're looking for ten local organizations to engage their communities in discussing the future of Los Angeles and voting on the issues that matter most to them in the 2022 LA2050 Grants Challenge. Then, we'll grant a total of $1 million to organizations working on the top-voted issues.

Seven Questions from our LA2050 Listens Applicant Webinar

It truly takes a village to run the annual

. More than 300 social impact organizations apply. 25,000 of you vote. Scores of organizations and institutions and individuals share information about these 1,800

. And, in incredible acts of ongoing generosity, funding partners provide additional financial support to members of the My LA2050 Grants Challenge cohort.

Talking DEI With Marsha Bonner of the Annenberg Foundation

LA2050 is looking for young Angelenos (ages 14 to 24) who are passionate about making an impact and interested in community engagement, philanthropy, and service to participate in our brand new Youth Ambassador Program!

Make an impact with the new LA2050 Youth Ambassador Program!

We're giving grants of $5,000 to host a conversation about LA's future!

LA2050 Listens Applications Open Now!

Over the past six months, our 2021 LA2050 grantees have been hard at work implementing their winning ideas from last year's grants challenge.

 Now, halfway through their grant period, we're excited to check in on the progress of our first-place and second-place winners and share some of the impact that they have made so far.

Impact Updates from our 2021 LA2050 Grantees!

Angel City Sports Grantee Update - Building Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities

The Shower of Hope is the largest mobile shower program in Los Angeles County, providing more than 3,000 showers a month across 25 community hubs. Our sites also offer access to other critical resources such as clothing, food, case management, mental health support in addition to many of our community hubs being used as COVID-19 vaccine sites for the unhoused.

The Shower of Hope Grantee Update - Mobile Showers for the Unhoused

We are proud to report that Color the Water is fully operational and has been able to go launch as an independent nonprofit organization thanks to LA2050. (See our original proposal 

.) LA2050 funds have allowed us to not only maintain our operations but also expand our efforts to reach more people in more ways. Most importantly, we've been able to reach the communities we serve with much more depth and scale than would have otherwise been possible.


Color the Water Grantee Update - Joyful Anti-Racist Surf Lessons for BIPOC

Las Fotos Project Grantee Update - The Foto Forum

"New Earth has helped me become a better person. I love the staff and the students. It's a very safe place, I recommend New Earth to anyone. I love it here." These are the sentiments of New Earth senior, Marhjon, who's been a member of the New Earth community long before COVID-19 changed the way we see education.

New Earth Grantee Update - Learning Gap Recovery for LA’s Most Vulnerable Youth!

DIY Girls Grantee Update - Together We’re Sparking Girls’ Interest in STEM

On The Go LA is proud to continue its mission to help local food entrepreneurs in the greater Los Angeles area realize their dreams by lowering the barriers to entry and providing access to generational wealth. Our service of providing chefs, pop-ups, and catering companies the opportunity to formalize their business and grow their customer base through full-service, short-term food truck rentals has brought a tremendous impact on the local food economy, contributing to the rebirth of this industry and combatting any remnants of COVID-19's financial burden.


On The Go LA Grantee Update - Lowering the Barrier to Entry for Local Food Entrepreneurs

We all need someone we can turn to during critical moments, someone who will listen to us, offer advice, help us deal with a problem, and lend a helping hand when we need one. However, for many of Los Angeles' children and youth currently or formerly in foster care and their caregivers, this vital support, which is critical when issues big and small come up, is not always available.

Children Now Grantee Update - The Family Urgent Response System (FURS)

Times of crisis create new opportunities. In the twenty-year history of the Center For Restorative Justice Works (CRJW), no crisis has had a greater impact on our work to connect families with incarcerated loved ones than the Covid-19 pandemic. Thanks to support from the LA2050 Grants Challenge, we are using this crisis to transform the way we help children and families CONNECT with a parent or family member in prison. This marks a critical turning point in our program history, and coincides with major changes taking place in California prisons.

Center For Restorative Justice Works Grantee Update - Get On The Bus

As 2021 comes to a close, we're reflecting on all that the LA2050 community has accomplished over the last 12 months. While the pandemic might have kept us six feet apart (or more!), it's clear that so much more brought us together. Here are some of our favorite moments:

We Did It Together! Our LA2050 Year-In-Review

The Goldhirsh Foundation and its LA2050 initiative announced today that a trio of new Fellows has recently joined the organization. They are:

Trio of New Fellows Join Goldhirsh Foundation and its LA2050 Initiative

**Update: We've reached our $10,000 match limit. Any additional donations will not be doubled but will still support the incredible nonprofits, so keep spreading the love.

Double Your Impact with LA2050 this Giving Tuesday!

One great way to help your community this holiday season is by volunteering your time.


2021  Holiday Volunteer Opportunities

This holiday season, give great gifts that make a difference in Los Angeles!

2021 LA2050 Holiday Gift Guide

The Marketing and Communications Chasm: What $1,000 Stipends Reveal About the Social Innovation Sector

 examines all of the record-breaking 320 submissions received in the 2021 My LA2050 Grants Challenge, our eighth iteration. Inside the report, we dive into the 2021 applicant data and highlight the social impact trends that emerged through this year's submitted programs, projects, and initiatives. 

Together for a Brighter Future: 2021 My LA2050 Grants Challenge Submissions Report

In the last few months, we've introduced you to our newest cohort of grantees and their incredible work. Today, we wanted to take a moment and update you on the impact made by last year's My LA2050 Grants Challenge winners with their collective $1 million in grant funding.

What $1 Million Can Accomplish -2020 My LA2050 Grantee Updates

Five Ways to Make LA the Best Place to LEARN

Five Ways to Make LA the Best Place to CREATE

On September 4, 2021, the City of Los Angeles celebrates its 240th birthday!

Happy 240th Birthday, Los Angeles!

Five Ways to Make LA the Best Place to LIVE

Goldhirsh Foundation and its LA2050 Initiative Announce New Team Member

Five Ways to Make LA the Best Place to CONNECT

Five Ways to Make LA the Best Place to PLAY

After tabulating the more than 80,000 votes cast in this year's My LA2050 Grants Challenge, we're thrilled to announce the results! These 25 organizations are working all across Los Angeles County to create a brighter future for our region, and we're so grateful to have the opportunity to collaborate with all of them over the next year.

And the 2021 winners are...

We're excited to report that the 2021 My LA2050 Grants Challenge received more than 80,000 votes, cast by nearly 25,000 voters!


2021 My LA2050 Grants Challenge Voting by the Numbers

25 nonprofit organizations will share $1M+ in grants

Public Voting Begins Online in the My LA2050 Grants Challenge!

June is Pride month and we want to highlight fourteen places in Los Angeles that are significant in local LGBTQ+ history! 🌈

Celebrating Pride Month

25 Finalists Named in the $1 Million My LA2050 Grants Challenge! Public Voting Begins Monday, June 21

At LA2050, the CREATE category represents our vision of a Los Angeles region that empowers its residents to harness their creativity through both artistic expression and entrepreneurship. By the year 2050, LA will play host to the largest concentration of working artists and high-quality arts establishments. Our region will be an international leader in innovation and production across sectors and a center for entrepreneurial activity that creates jobs and generates wealth for a flexible, talented workforce from all backgrounds. LA's business community will reflect the diversity of our region, enhancing our international opportunities.

Trends in the 2021 My LA2050 Grants Challenge CREATE Category

At LA2050, the CONNECT category represents our vision that the Los Angeles region will be a place where every resident is empowered to engage with others and participate in civic processes. By the year 2050, Los Angeles will be the most civically engaged region in the U.S., with abundant platforms for residents to voice their opinions and influence elected officials and other decision-makers. Our region's voting rates and volunteerism will lead the nation, and an expanded, accessible transportation network will facilitate the easy flow of people and ideas.

Trends in the 2021 My LA2050 Grants Challenge CONNECT Category

If you're anything like us, you're ready to safely rediscover Los Angeles after more than a year spent indoors. Below, we've got nine maps that will help you do exactly that.



📍 In honor of Earth Month, we compiled a map of 

13 sites of environmental history in Los Angeles

 – from the former South Central Farm and NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab to the Downtown LA streets that held the first CicLAvia.

📍 If you've ever wondered why there are two separate West Adams neighborhoods or mixed up Del Rey, Playa del Rey, Marina del Rey, Mar Vista, and Playa Vista... this 

(unofficial) map of all of LA's neighborhoods

 is for you.

📍 This weekend, have some fun in the sun and explore these 

eleven active, interesting parks in Los Angeles

. These recreation spaces are much more than just a playground, including a driving range for golfers in Griffith Park, a lighthouse in San Pedro, and Dinosaur Park in San Gabriel.

📍 Educate yourself about the indigenous history of our region with "

.

📍 To celebrate Women's History last month, we published a 

, featuring 21 spots where Angelenas past and present made an impact.

📍 This 

 shows that less than 20 percent of LA County land is covered at present, with the majority of trees concentrated in affluent areas. This disparity is significant because trees provide important environmental and health benefits.

📍 Whether you want to take a leisurely stroll or a head out for a 10-mile strenuous trek, our region has a whole host of hikes! Check out this map of 

nine of our favorite hiking trails in Los Angeles County

.

📍 Vaccinations are open to all individuals 16 and over in Los Angeles County. You can use this 

 from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health to find a location near you and schedule an appointment.

📍 Learn about the lasting impact of racist redlining, discriminatory lending, and housing segregation in our region with 

this KCET article looking at the 1939 Home Owners Loan Corporation map

Nine Unique Maps of Los Angeles

At LA2050, the LEARN category represents our vision of a Los Angeles region that offers abundant, equitable opportunities for lifelong learning to all residents. By the year 2050, our local education system will be well-resourced and culturally-responsive, all children will have access to high-quality early education programs, and all families will be engaged and empowered to direct their student's learning. Students will graduate college- and career-ready, equipped to thrive in the workforce of the future. LA will capitalize on its concentration of higher education facilities to advance research and spur innovation.

Trends in the 2021 My LA2050 Grants Challenge LEARN Category

At LA2050, the PLAY category represents our vision that the Los Angeles region will provide abundant, enjoyable recreational opportunities for people of all ages. By the year 2050, people from across Los Angeles will live in close proximity to vibrant park spaces and have easy access to high-quality, sustainable venues to get active, explore the outdoors, and appreciate our natural environment. All residents will feel a sense of safety and belonging in their neighborhoods.


Trends in the 2021 My LA2050 Grants Challenge PLAY Category

At LA2050, the LIVE category represents our vision that all Los Angeles residents will have equitable access to the environmental, economic, and cultural resources needed to thrive. By the year 2050, Los Angeles will have the nation's lowest poverty rate. All families will have access to fresh and healthy food, high-quality health care, and safe housing, no matter where they live or how much money they make. Our communities will enjoy the benefits of a sustainable environment, from clear skies to clean water.


Trends in the 2021 My LA2050 Grants Challenge LIVE Category

It has been just over one year since the City of Los Angeles put Safer at Home orders in place as the devastation of COVID-19 began to spread.

Celebrating the LA2050 Safer At Home Heroes

We need your help to recognize and reward the heroes who have stepped up to serve their fellow Angelenos during COVID-19.

Nominate an LA2050 Safer at Home Hero!

21 Spots Where Women Made History in Los Angeles

Thank you to everyone in the LA2050 community who supported Ready to Succeed (RTS) in securing this grant, which has been a source of stability for the many students relying on our support during the pandemic. As students prepare to launch their careers during this difficult economic period, we are not only coaching them to develop competitive skills and competencies – we are also physically connecting them to a community of mentors and professionals who can open doors and serve as advocates for them now and throughout their lives.


Ready to Succeed Creates Connection and Community for Youth in Foster Care

Over the past six months, our 2020 My LA2050 grantees have been hard at work implementing their winning ideas from last year's grants challenge. Now, we're checking in on the progress of our first-place and second-place winners!

Impactful Updates from our 2020 My LA2050 Winners!

Clinica Romero Combats the Spread of COVID-19

In 2015, Natasha arrived at Union Station Homeless Services looking for a pathway to recovery and some assistance to get back on her feet. She quickly found much needed shelter and services at our Adult Center bridge housing program. Before too long, Natasha was well on her way to recovery and a place she could call home.


Union Station Homeless Services Fosters Community Connections

Project SOAR is a college access program focused on supporting the college and career goals of residents in public housing. Currently, the program is operating at five public housing sites in downtown, East LA and South LA. SOAR serves any resident regardless of age, education level, or citizenship status. In addition to working with students in 9-12th grade, SOAR provides one-on-one advising for returning adult learners, community college and transfers students, and residents interested in vocational training or certificate programs.


Project SOAR Supports the College and Career Aspirations of Residents in Public Housing

The Lost Angels Children's Project (LACP) is a nonproﬁt serving youth in Lancaster facing homelessness and poverty. Since 2014, LACP has offered after school programming to high school students in Lancaster in classic car restoration and industrial arts.


Lost Angels Children's Project Launches Good Life Manufacturing

All of us at Las Fotos Project cannot believe that the My LA2050 grants challenge happened six months ago because we remain in awe of the support our youth-powered Foto Studio received from all of you! Las Fotos Project is proud to work alongside the Goldhirsh Foundation's LA2050 initiative to CREATE a Los Angeles that fosters art and entrepreneurship.


Can't Stop, Won't Stop: Las Fotos Project creating youth entrepreneurial opportunities during pandemic times

As we welcome the new year, the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) also reflects on our work to make Los Angeles the best place to PLAY!

Dodgers Foundation Dreams Big at Gonzales Park

“With recent world events, a lot of family dynamics, structure, normalcy, developmental progression has taken a huge hit. Families everywhere have felt it. The Special Needs Community have felt it the most. Our kiddos thrive and rely on daily schedules, therapy, and extracurricular activities. For many families, it has been terribly challenging to homeschool, while trying to work from home, and trying to provide therapy to our kids. We are not therapists. I was hesitant about Telehealth. I thought, there is no way this is going to work. Last week, we had our first session, and it's actually pretty awesome! Far from ideal to have group online, but there were so many great takeaways…Telehealth + PTN's YouTube Channel = Amazing!"

PTN's Early Childhood Education Leaps into E-Learning

Crop Swap LA is moving forward with its first front yard microfarm. It has not been easy maintaining safety measures at all points during the COVID crisis, but we are even more resolved for our mission because of it. Thank you for your continued support.

Crop Swap Pilots Front Yard Microfarm

The Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) envisions an accessible park system for all residents and is committed to equity by specifically focusing its investments to close current disparities in park access and park program participation. These disparities have been found to disproportionately impact low-income communities and communities of color. A Mobile Recreation Program is one answer to addressing these inequities and helping to make LA the best place to PLAY by bringing themed vans to LAUSD schools not within a 10-minute walk of a park. RAP's goal was to bring a park environment to communities that do not have easy access to parks.


The Department of Recreation and Parks Goes Mobile

$1M My LA2050 Grants Challenge Launches

To honor MLK Day 2021, we asked some of our LA2050 grantees to share how their work honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

LA2050 Grantees Honor MLK Day 2021

Goldhirsh Foundation and its LA2050 Initiative Add Talented Fellows To Team

As 2020 finally comes to a close, we're reflecting on the hardships, the joys, and everything in between — from COVID-19 devastating our communities and months of staying at home to witnessing our city come together and demand justice for Black lives. And most of all, as we look back, we're reminded how grateful we are for the LA2050 community and for your dedication to our region through it all.

2020 In Review

So much has happened this year that it seems 2020 will need its own chapter in history books.

Our 2020 Time Capsule - Starring You!

The season of giving is upon us, and we know that nonprofits are working hard to meet their 2020 fundraising goals. To help in this endeavor, we're sharing five tips for a successful end-of-year giving campaign that converts donors and raises dollars.

Five Tips for a Successful End-of-Year Fundraising Campaign

UPDATE (12/1/2020 7:30 pm): MATCH LIMIT REACHED — Thanks to all who donated through the My LA2050 Ideas Archive today! ❤️ We've reached our $10,000 matching limit. Any additional donations will not be doubled but will still support the incredible nonprofits, so keep spreading the love.

You pick, you give, we match!

In alignment with our goal of making Los Angeles the best place to CREATE, each year we release our annual gift guide featuring impactful, socially-conscious, and locally-made goods.

 By purchasing products from this list, you can support organizations pursuing social change in Los Angeles and help drive progress on some of LA2050's key impact metrics: employment in the creative industries, minority- and women-owned firms, manufacturing activity, jobs per capita, rates of volunteerism, and more.


Gift Well with LA2050's Holiday Gift Guide

The holiday season is right around the corner, and what better way to kick it off than volunteering your time to organizations serving your community. To help you get involved, we've curated a list of opportunities ranging from one-time, volunteer days and in-kind donations to longer-term commitments. Below, you'll also find links to special platforms where you can discover more volunteer opportunities in Los Angeles and beyond.


Give Thanks and Volunteer This Holiday Season

virtual forum on COVID-19 and the Digital Divide

 in response to conversations we've had with our grantees about the incredible challenges of adapting to virtual programming and service delivery. We understand that the organizations on the frontlines of LA's social impact sector are working tirelessly to serve our communities at this time and facing innumerable obstacles to doing that work online and from a distance.

Key Takeaways from "COVID-19 and the Digital Divide"

This report presents the data and social impact trends gathered through the 285 submissions received in the 2020 My LA2050 Grants Challenge — bright spots of hope and encouragement in stark contrast to the difficulties of this year.

Bright Spots: 2020 My LA2050 Submissions Report

The LEARN category encompasses learning at all ages, from birth to college and beyond. This category and its metrics represent our vision that by the year 2050, all LA children will have access to high-quality early education programs, every student will graduate college and career ready, and all families will be engaged and empowered to direct their children's learning. Our local education system will be equitable, inclusive, and culturally-responsive.


Meet the LEARN Grantees!

This year's 25 My LA2050 grantees represent the best of the best! Together, these organizations are transforming Los Angeles into the best place to live, learn, play, create, and connect.

Meet the 2020 My LA2050 Grantees!

Free and low-cost resources to support at-home learning.

COVID-19 Virtual Learning Guide

A few months ago, we announced that the Snap Foundation was partnering with the My LA2050 Grants Challenge by pledging additional support to projects that develop pathways to the creative economy for underrepresented youth in Los Angeles. We are delighted to announce the Snap Foundation's five grant recipients.


Snap Foundation Funds the Future of LA's Creative Economy

The CREATE category envisions an LA that empowers all its residents to harness their talents in creating art and contributing to economic thriving. By the year 2050, Los Angeles will play host to the largest concentration of working artists and high-quality arts establishments. Our region will be an international leader in technology and innovation and a center for entrepreneurship that creates jobs and generates wealth for a diverse, inclusive workforce.


Meet the CREATE Grantees!

Wildfire Season Resources and Ways to Help

Wildfire Season: Resources and Ways to Help

National Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month takes place each year from September 15 to October 15, paying tribute to the historical and cultural legacy of Hispanic/Latinx people in the US. In honor of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month, we've curated a list of resources to help you learn more about this legacy and opportunities for you to safely engage in virtual events.


Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month in Los Angeles

The CONNECT category represents our hope that Los Angeles will be a place where every resident is empowered to engage with others and contribute to civic processes. By the year 2050, LA will be the most civically engaged region in the U.S., with abundant platforms for residents to voice their opinions and influence local decision-makers. Our voting rates and volunteerism will lead the nation, and an expanded network of transportation options will facilitate the easy flow of people and ideas.


Meet the CONNECT Grantees!

Today, Friday, September 4th, the City of Los Angeles turns 239 years old!

Happy 239th Birthday, Los Angeles

The PLAY category represents our vision of a Los Angeles where people of all ages have easy access to high-quality, sustainable venues to get active, explore the outdoors, and appreciate our natural environment. By the year 2050, people of all ages will enjoy safe neighborhoods, vibrant park space, and abundant recreational opportunities.


Meet the PLAY Grantees!

In March, we shared that the Annenberg Foundation would again be partnering with the My LA2050 Grants Challenge and be providing $50,000 of additional funding to the winning organizations to support their efforts around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). This is Annenberg's sixth year as a My LA2050 funding partner and its third year providing DEI grants to winners.


Annenberg Foundation Grants $50,000 in Support of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

There are just 75 days until the 2020 Election!

Countdown to the November Election...

In March, we announced that Citi would be joining us as a funding partner for this year's My LA2050 Grants Challenge. Citi pledged $25,000 for an applicant whose work focused on small business development, financial inclusion, or housing, with a special focus on projects that address the racial wealth gap in Los Angeles.

Citi works with LA2050 to fund LIFT-LA

The LIVE category represents our vision of an LA where all communities have the economic means and cultural capital to thrive. By the year 2050, we hope our region will have the nation's lowest poverty rate, and that all families will have access to healthy food, quality health care, safe housing, and a sustainable environment, no matter where they live or how much money they make.


Meet the 2020 LIVE Grantees!

This year, we received 285 submissions to the My LA2050 Grants Challenge. Now, these inspirational proposals — including our 25 amazing winners — have been added to our 

. On the archive, Angelenos can browse all of the proposals from the past seven My LA2050 Grants Challenge cycles and learn more about each of the 1,200+ organizations that have submitted.

280+ New Proposals Added to the My LA2050 Ideas Archive!

After verifying all 105,000+ votes, we're thrilled to announce this year's winners of the 

! We were so impressed with all 25 finalists and their efforts to rally votes for their submissions. Thank you to each and every organization for participating and for working tirelessly to make LA the best place to learn, connect, play, live, and create.

And the Winners Are...

2020 My LA2050 Voting by the Numbers

With LA's Future in Mind, My LA2050 Grants Challenge Finalists Charge Ahead Amid

My LA2050 Asks Angelenos to Vote on $1,000,000 in Grants

It's almost time to vote in the My LA2050 Grants Challenge! During the week of voting, join us for the My LA2050 Ideas Showcase. We will be hosting a video live stream every day (Mon-Fri) for voters who want to learn more about the 25 finalists. Finalists will be grouped by goal category and a representative from each organization will be present to discuss their project. Each live stream will be hosted by an LA2050 partner; hosts will include Deidre Lind of the Mayor's Fund for LA, Marsha Bonner of the Annenberg Foundation, Shawn Kravich of the Snap Foundation, James Alva of Citi, and Paul Dien of GOOD.

Join us live to hear from the finalists

Our 2020 My LA2050 Grants Challenge finalists completed their submissions before we had full information about the longer-term trajectory of COVID-19. Today, our communities are hurting in different ways due to the economic impacts of the crisis and it appears that large group events won't resume for a while. With that in mind, we reached out to the finalist organizations and asked them how they will modify their proposals in these circumstances. Read on to see how organizations are pivoting.

Shaping the future of LA, together.

Thank you to all of the organizations that submitted!

LA2050 Grantees

Joyful Antiracist Surf Lessons for BIPOC

Commonwealth Nursery: From Little Seeds Grow Mighty Trees

The Foto Forum: A Creative Advocacy Space for Teen Girls

By LA, for LA.

Fave Five Fridays

Happy Birthday, LA!

Maps

News & Announcements

Three of Our Favorite LA Commencement Speeches

Answering FAQs about this year’s LA2050 Grants Challenge

Inaugural cohort of LA2050 Youth Ambassadors engage 1,000+ voters in the LA2050 Grants Challenge!

The 12 issues we’re funding through this year’s LA2050 Grants Challenge

Register Now: Grants Challenge Application Information Sessions