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WELCOME TO CJF
The Los Angeles Collaborative is comprised of 800+ Partners across LA County, dedicated to advancing job creation, equity, and climate sustainability through the California Jobs First initiative.
Legacy Blueprint Completed
Explore the LA County Jobs First Collaborative’s shared roadmap for sustaining regional collaboration and advancing an inclusive, resilient economy.
Regional Investment Initiative Implementation Round 2: SoCal Quantum Alliance Awarded $9.7M
$9.7 million investment to strengthen quantum workforce development and coordination across the Los Angeles County, Orange County, and Southern Border regions
LA Collaborative's New Structure: Investment & Sustainability Advisory Committee (ISAC)
As the Collaborative shifts towards long-term sustainability and institutionalization, a new structure has been developed to chart the path forward.
$23.9 Million of Implementation Round 1 Funding Awarded to LA County
Recognizing 2.5 years of dedicated collaboration - congratulations to DEO, BioscienceLA, Larta Institute, LAEDC, and Los Angeles County on this achievement!
Catalyst Grantees Announced
$9 million in Catalyst funding has been invested in predevelopment projects that drive innovation, growth, and community impact.
Planning Phase: Completed
The Planning Phase helped shape the foundation of our economic development strategies moving forward. We encourage you to read the Regional Report Part 1 and Regional Report Part 2.
These reports provide key insights and data that will guide the strategies and projects beingiong prioritized for funding in both the Catalyst and Implementation Phases of the program.
Implementation Phase Round 2: Completed
Implementation Phase (timelines are tentative)
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$125 million in Implementation funding
Round 1
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Life Sciences Project Cluster awarded $23,920,000
Round 2
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SoCal Quantum Alliance awarded $9,742,000
Current Status: Catalyst Phase
- $14 million in Catalyst Predevelopment funding with $9 million invested in sector-specific predevelopment projects in reaching "ready-to-go status"
- An RFP was released to solicit Catalyst project proposals for the $9 million, which closed in March of 2025
- Catalyst grantees were announced on June 16, 2025
- Investing in 26 projects across the LA region that align with CA Jobs First goals - equity, sustainability, job quality, access, competitiveness, and resilience - while preparing projects for additional funding opportunities
CALIFORNIA JOBS FIRST - LOS ANGELES COLLABORATIVE
The creation of the California Jobs First (formerly CERF), aims to facilitate a sustainable and just rebound from the economic challenges posed by COVID-19. California Jobs First is dedicated to fostering diverse local economies and establishing sustainable industries that generate high-quality employment opportunities accessible to all Californians.
In pursuit of this objective, a total of $600 million will be allocated across thirteen specified regions to support the formulation of tailored economic development strategies. These strategies are geared towards fostering the growth of quality jobs while ensuring equitable access to these opportunities. Our specific region, known as the Los Angeles Collaborative (LA Collaborative), operates with the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) as the Regional Convenor and the California Community Foundation (CCF) as the Fiscal Agent. For more information, please review the California Jobs First Fact Sheet.
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