Call for Interest Program Grant

The Call for Interest Program by United Way of Greater Los Angeles seeks organizations and individuals to enhance the ecosystem of partners, promote inclusive economic models, and scale ideas for network partners. Selected consultants will offer training and technical assistance, contributing to areas such as financial modeling, legal services, and business planning. Priority will be given to those with experience in relevant industries, particularly from the Los Angeles area, to foster deeper partnerships.

Through this Call for Interest we are looking for organizations and individuals with an interest and expertise that will bolster our ecosystem of partners, expand understanding and adoption of inclusive economic models, and strengthen and scale the ideas and opportunities of our Network partners. Identified shared services vendors/consultants will provide a variety of supports for UWGLA and its network partners.
All Consultants/Vendors selected through submission of interest will be added to a directory accessible to UWGLA’s network of prosperity partners. Additionally, select consultants/vendors will be centrally contracted with UWGLA to provide training, technical assistance, and advisement to the network and its partners.
Priority Services & Support:
Financial modeling for new ideas/concepts.Legal Services for new economic models.Financial analysis and advisement on start-up and management of new economic models.Business planning and development around shared economic models (e.g., cooperatives).Creative design and marketing.
Focus Areas:
Community NeedsGenerate economic opportunityIntersect with the interests and experiences of our participating residents including food ecosystems, construction, apparel, healthcare, public safety and care services such as childcare and eldercare.
We welcome consultants with work outside of these industries but will prioritize deeper commitment and partnership with those who bring experience and expertise in current industries of focus.

Eligibility

Office located in or any consulting staff living in Los Angeles CountyProximity to LA is not a requirement, but will be taken into consideration for selection for some training and technical assistance needs.Type of Organization:Nonprofit EntityFor-Profit EntityBIPOC LedWomen-OwnedEmployee Owned