My LA2050
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Miry’s List
Miry’s List is a nonprofit that helps families and individuals resettling in the U.S. as refugees by connecting them to the people, things, and services they need as they begin their new lives.
2018 Winner
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The Triforium Project
We are a coaltion of people dedicated to reimagining The Triforium, transforming it from a forgotten piece of public art to a dynamic, interactive, creative site for Angelenos of all ages.
2016 Winner
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CicLAvia
CicLAvia connects communities and people to each other through joyous, large-scale, car-free open street events that catalyzes personal and collective change, and inspires a shared passion for LA.
2013 Winner
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Hammer Museum
Over the past decade plus, the Hammer Museum has transformed itself into one of the most innovative and well-respected arts and cultural institutions in Los Angeles. One important focus of our exhibitions and artist programs is highlighting emergi...
2013 Winner
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Citizens Of Culture
Citizens of Culture uses arts to develop critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and combat resource inequality.
2018
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Think Tank Productions, Inc. dba Think Tank Gallery
Think Tank Gallery is an alternative arts space and immersive production company est. in DTLA in 2010. We build themed Post-Street Art experiences around the country, and hide content in every corner
2018
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Promesa Boyle Heights at Proyecto Pastoral
Promesa Boyle Heights is a passionate collaborative of residents, educators, and organizations working together to create a community where all thrive and are empowered to act.
2018
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LA Commons, a project of Community Partners
LA Commons facilitates artistic processes that engage diverse communities in creating highly visible art projects that tell dynamic neighborhood stories and connect residents more deeply to LA.
2018
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We Are the Mighty
The Los Angeles Veterans Orientation is a fun and friendly way to welcome veterans home to LA.
2018
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South Bay Bicycle Coalition
SBBC, now >400 members, was founded in 2009 by South Bay cyclists determined to connect local riders on a mission to unite the South Bay Cities in safe, easily accessible, fun active transportation.
2018
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REGIONAL.LA
REGIONAL.LA is a civic engagement tool that allows residents to find and connect with their civic community according to local geography: cities, neighborhoods, service areas.
2018
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Mar Vista Family Center
The Mar Vista Family Center provides low-income families with quality early childhood education, youth enrichment programming, and community development opportunities.
2018
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Kitchen Table App
Kitchen Table App is a community building platform that brings people together to meet new people, make new friends, and create community over a shared love of good food and great company.
2018
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EverWild
EverWild is a community that fosters environmental stewards through family adventures, place-based learning, and conservancy projects.
2018
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City Impact Lab, powered by Stratiscope
Powered by Stratiscope, the City Impact Lab empowers individuals, businesses, & organizations to make an impact in their community. CIL serves as a hub for change-makers to connect and collaborate.
2018
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Jenesse Center, Inc.
Jenesse Center provides victims of domestic violence and their children support that is culturally responsive to help ensure their successful transition from immediate crisis to self-sufficiency.
2016
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Los Angeles Audubon Society (LAAS)
LA Audubon promotes the enjoyment and protection of birds and other wildlife through environmental education, conservation and habitat restoration.
2016
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Impact Hub Los Angeles
Impact Hub Los Angeles is a community hub and co-working space for socially conscious entrepreneurs, civic leaders, professionals and creatives.
2016
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Ryman Arts
Since 1990, Ryman Arts has empowered 26,000+ artistic youth, through free high quality studio classes, college/career planning, support services, community engagement opportunities.
2016
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Valley Relics
Valley Relics is a non profit 501(c)3 organization working to preserve and protect the history, culture and artifacts of the San Fernando Valley
2016
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Unified Everything Project
Brings Mentors together with Newbies to Create Arts & Science spectacles for education and entertainment.
2016
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thecool
thecool is a physical space that encourages safe, organic sharing of ideas & opinions, unique gifts & hidden talents - centered around humanity’s age-old pastime of congregating over food and drink.
2016
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The Ron Finley Project
The Ron Finley Project is a nonprofit dedicated to shifting culture and changing urban landscapes by bringing gardens, art and new life to inner-city neighborhoods.
2016
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The C.I.T.Y. x1 Youth Group
We provide free and empowering activities for Homeless LGBT Youth in a safe place that helps link them to transitional living, educational programs, and emotional support.
2016
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Southern California Public Radio (KPCC)
We are a member-supported public media organization that informs, engages, and reflects Southern California using broadcast radio, the web, mobile apps and podcasts, social media, and live events.
2016
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SIJCC
The SIJCC is a home for arts, culture, education and belonging on LA’s east side, with numerous classes, events and other offerings devoted to supporting and showcasing our local community of artists.
2016
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Maiden LA
Maiden LA is a decentralized county-wide program that encourages, maps and connects art-related events annually.
2016
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Light and Life Christian Fellowship Community Center
Our focus is to embrace, equip, and empower individuals to make a change in their lives as well as others through a variety of outreach programs geared to harness one’s gifts and passions.
2016
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I3 Arts Fest
I3 Arts Fest is a definitive demonstration of how community is built through interactions with arts and culture and how this in turn creates the foundation for a thriving and dynamic city.
2016
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EMX Los Angeles
EMX is a LA-based electronic music community providing upcoming artists a platform for artistic development, cross-generational educational programs, safe event practices, and community engagement.
2016
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County of Los Angeles Public Library
We are a library system which has the stated mission of helping its patrons connect, create and explore.
2016
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boxcar+muse
boxcar+muse is an indulgent and imaginative play and work space, a connector of diverse women, and a platform for fun and meaningful experiences.
2016
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The Dinner Party, The Kitchen Widow, Hope After Project, First Seating
The Dinner Party is a community of mostly 20- and 30-somethings who’ve each experienced significant loss, and get together over dinner parties to talk about it and the ways in which it continues to affect our lives.
2015
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Los Angeles World's Fair, FPC
With a theme of "The Connected City; A World Connected," we are bringing the World’s Fair to Los Angeles in 2022-2024!
2015
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Ambulante
Generate dialogue, cultural exchange and revitalize public spaces through a mobile, curated documentary series, which travels directly into communities to offer it 100% for free.
2015
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Levitt Pavilion Greater Los Angeles & Pasadena
We create “Community through Music”, by making live music accessible to all, creating stronger and more connected communities. We celebrate the diversity of cultures, and promote appreciation of the arts, through 50 FREE concerts each year per venue.
2015
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Wise Guys Events
Wise Guys Events is the premiere source for real life games in Southern California and beyond.
2015
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Smart Gals Productions
Dedicated to building community and supporting dialog throughout Los Angeles, Smart Gals seeks to connect those who would otherwise not meet, by taking literature, performance and the arts out of their traditional venues, removing exclusivity, and op
2015
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Silverlake Independent Jewish Community Center
The Silverlake Independent Jewish Community Center (SIJCC) is a leading center for arts, culture and Jewish education on the east side of Los Angeles, and strives to connect people of all different backgrounds through arts & cultural programming.
2015
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Kensington Presents
Kensington Presents builds community through free, family-friendly concerts and other cultural programming in partnership with the California State Parks.
2015
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Haunted Play LLC
For the last 4 years, Delusion has been the premiere live theatre event in the nation. We create eerie "moving plays" in existing structures (such as old mansions) where the audience plays parts in a living, breathing, and tangible story.
2015
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Grand Performances
In 2016, Grand Performances (GP) celebrates 30 years of presenting FREE, high quality performing arts that reflect the best of global culture and inspire community among America's most diverse audience.
2015
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Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk
DWC aims to end homelessness for women in Los Angeles; to achieve this, we provide gender-responsive services including access to basic needs and resources, clinical health and wellness, mental health, housing, education, and job readiness.
2015
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Colossi
Our company Colossi is about creating interactive games for giant screens, like at sports events and other venues, where the whole audience can play at once, replacing the traditional non-interactive content that usually takes place.
2015
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Bill Weber Studios
Bill Weber Studios creates marketing communications, promotions, products and media for non-profit organizations that work to improve the lives of children and families worldwide.
2015
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Eagle Rock Yacht Club
Through dodgeball, civic service, partnerships with rec centers and our youth, The Yacht Club inspires Angelenos to pursue the common good.
2014
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The Women's Center for Creative Work
WCCW: Providing a network and project platform for female creatives in Los Angeles. Proposing a shared workspace. Together we are powerful!
2014
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The Human Element Project
Develops partnerships through education, creative exploration and exhibitions in constituents’ neighborhoods near to Public transportation.
2014
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QueerFest
QueerFest is a space to celebrate LA’s rich queer history and culture, and expose local queer artists to the community.
2014
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Holy Ghost Global
Holy Ghost Global is a church without walls that celebrates diversity, healing, and empowerment through service, praise, and prayer.
2014
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Friends of the VisionTheater
We are committed to making a renovated Vision Theater the driving principle in shaping local development around a shared cultural legacy.
2014
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Brown Paper LA
We cater intimate events using fresh ingredients and simple recipes.
2014
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Venice Art Crawl
The Venice Art Crawl has been around for more than two years now and has focused a lot of the artistic energy which Venice has historically been known for. For one night, we’re able to turn so many shops and restaurants all across one of the bigge...
2013
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The Last Bookstore
The RXforLA program is an expansion Brady Wastewater’s long work with a wide variety of stakeholders in DTLA. Since moving there full time, he was a founding member of Downtown LA Neighborhood Council where served as both president & VP. He also r...
2013
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Outfest
Founded by UCLA students in 1982, Outfest is the leading organization that promotes equality by creating, sharing, and protecting LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) stories on the screen. Outfest builds community by connecting diverse p...
2013
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Oasis USA
After several years of testing and developing the model, there are now 14 TFCs in various stages of development in California, Colorado, Ohio and Florida. Through training and support provided by Oasis, TFCs: * Participated as a leading...
2013
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Machine Project
Since 2003, Machine Project has built a national reputation for nurturing innovative, experimental modes of arts engagement by framing challenging arts and educational opportunities as fun, approachable, and occasionally bizarre community events. ...
2013
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Great Leap, Inc.
2013 is the 35th anniversary of Great Leap. We have consistently created productions, workshops and art programs that have grown from our engagement with diverse communities. Our longevity reflects our ability to change, innovate and respond to th...
2013
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FSBCS dba Community Builders Resource Network (CBRN)
The First Southern Baptist Church of Sylmar (FSBCS), who is the sponsoring partner of this initiative, began a food pantry immediately after the Northridge earthquake in ’94, as a distributor for FEMA. Since the need to assist the hungry didn’t en...
2013
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Electronic Music Alliance
We are still a young organization. We worked hard last year to get over 100 founding industry and cultural veterans to come on board as our founding members. We have also made many key collaborative partners such as E-stewards for our ...
2013
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DIYFO (Do-It-Yourself. For Others.)
In fewer than 18 months, DIYFO has grown from an arts and crafts-oriented meeting among friends at a bar, to an organization whose vision will change the way Los Angeles uses and cultivates its creative talents. We have teamed up with organization...
2013
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Dear Los Angeles
None. Our organization has not published anything public yet. I conceived this idea about three months ago after talking with the CEO of Dekit Magazine. If I were to receive this grant, I could have the website and social media channel...
2013
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City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs
DCA generates & supports high quality arts & cultural experiences for LA’s 4 million residents & 26 million annual visitors. DCA supports artists & cultural projects through the following Divisions: The Grants Administration Division awards grants...
2013
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Cheshire Moon Inc
We have grown Dancescape into a well-known and respected event that our previous participants looked forward to every year. Our show now regularly features more than upwards of 175 performers representing a wide variety of dance companies, studios...
2013
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Antigua Coffee House
Best Coffee Roaster 2007 Best Coffeehouse 2012 Economic Development and successful business consulting. High ratings on Yelp Great facebook Page Community involvement and volunteerism A great community role model for...
2013
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A+D Architecture and Design Museum > Los Angeles
The A+D Architecture and Design Museum > Los Angeles was founded in 2001. A+D is the only cultural institution in the United States showcasing continuous programs on architecture and design. Through exhibits, symposia, multi-disciplinary projects...
2013
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