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LA County Sidewalk Vendor Formalization Grant
Los Angeles County is accepting applications for $500 formalization grants for eligible merchandise sidewalk vendors in unincorporated areas. The current application period began October 13, 2026.
Read eligibility details →- Where
- Unincorporated Los Angeles County
- Amount or service
- $500 paid by Inclusive Action for the City toward eligible permitting, compliance and business setup costs
- Geographic limit
- The vendor must operate on sidewalks in an unincorporated area of Los Angeles County and live within Los Angeles County. The County's district locator must show the vending location as unincorporated.
- Basic eligibility
- Applicants must be self-employed merchandise vendors with one cart, live in Los Angeles County and have operated continuously for at least 12 months when applying. Household income must be $75,000 or less. Vendors must hold or seek the County's Sidewalk Vending Registration Certificate and meet its prior-award and good-standing requirements. Read the primary source for the full requirements.