WELCOME TO CJF

The Los Angeles Collaborative is hosting its upcoming Catalyst to Impact Regional Summit on October 27, 2025, at Antelope Valley College Performing Arts Theatre. All LA Collaborative partners and interested non-Partners are invited - reserve your spot today before tickets fill up!

$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!

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Catalyst Grantees Announced

$9 million in Catalyst funding has been invested in predevelopment projects that drive innovation, growth, and community impact.

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Activation Plans Completed

Executable roadmaps have been developed to advance the Aerospace, Bioscience, Clean & Renewable Energy, Transportation & Logistics, and Video Production & Distribution industries in LA County.

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California Jobs First Phases-1

 

Planning Phase: Completed

The Planning Phase helped shape the foundation of our economic development strategies moving forward. As we continue on to the next phases, 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 to be prioritized for funding in both the Catalyst and Implementation Phases of the program. 

Current Status: Implementation Phase Round 2

Implementation Phase (timelines are tentative)

  • $125 million in Implementation funding

Round 1

  • Project clusters submitted applications on May 28, 2025

  • The Aerospace, Life Sciences, and Clean Energy project cluster applications (submitted by Disruptive Technology Index (DTI), LA County Department of Economic Opportunity, and The Energy Coalition) were facilitated by the LA Collaborative

  • Life Sciences Project Cluster awarded $23,920,000

Round 2: Implementation Key Updates & Timeline

  • Notice of Intent (NOI) Due: November 5, 2025

    • Questions due: October 24, 2025

  • Pre-Application Due: December 3, 2025

    • Questions due: November 19, 2025

  • Final Application Due: January 16, 2026

    • Questions due: December 12, 2025

Other Updates

  • Errata #3 issued August 15, 2025: Implementation RFP Errata

  • Office Hours / Technical Assistance: September 25, 2025, at 1:00 PM
    ➡️ One-hour sessions for applicants to ask questions

⚠️ After September, GO-Biz will no longer provide direct/offline assistance. All remaining questions must be submitted through the FAQ format only.

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

CALIFORNIA JOBS FIRST - LOS ANGELES COLLABORATIVE

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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.

California Jobs First Timeline and Milestones

California Jobs First Website Timeline (6)

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