Long Beach Launches Second Round of 'Love Your Block' Grants

Residents can apply for up to $2,500 to improve their West Long Beach neighborhoods.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The city of Long Beach is now accepting applications for the second round of its 'Love Your Block' mini-grant program, which provides funding for resident-led projects that aim to address issues like air quality, transportation safety, and community building in the city's West Long Beach neighborhoods.

Why it matters

The 'Love Your Block' program is part of Long Beach's broader Westside Promise Initiative, a 10-year plan to address challenges facing the West Long Beach community. By empowering residents to take on local improvement projects, the program helps foster collaboration between the city and its communities while also driving positive change.

The details

Residents living in the 90810 ZIP code can apply for grants of up to $2,500 to fund their neighborhood improvement projects. Eligible projects must focus on reducing exposure to poor air quality, promoting clean air education, enhancing pedestrian and bicycle safety, or building community capacity for advocacy. Nonprofits and businesses can also support projects through donations, volunteers, or materials.

  • Applications for the second round of 'Love Your Block' grants are open now through March 31, 2026.
  • In December 2025, five resident-led projects were selected during the first round of grants.

The players

Rex Richardson

The mayor of Long Beach, who stated that the 'Love Your Block' program helps foster collaboration between the city and community members.

Roberto Uranga

The vice mayor and Seventh District councilmember, who said the program supports Long Beach's Westside Promise Initiative by addressing issues like air quality and transportation.

Lea Eriksen

The director of Long Beach's Technology and Innovation Department, who expressed excitement about the resident-driven projects aimed at enhancing the quality of life in West Long Beach.

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What they’re saying

“As Long Beach continues to invest in resident-driven solutions, Love Your Block plays a vital role in fostering collaboration between local government and community members.”

— Rex Richardson, Mayor (Press Telegram)

“Through our Westside Promise, we are creating lasting, meaningful change for our West Long Beach community. The Love Your Block program supports this initiative by addressing issues such as air quality and transportation, fostering relationships among neighbors and uplifting our entire community.”

— Roberto Uranga, Vice Mayor and Seventh District Councilmember (Press Telegram)

“We are excited to welcome more forward-thinking, resident-driven projects aimed at enhancing the quality of life in West Long Beach. Already, five groundbreaking initiatives dedicated to cleaner air and enhanced living conditions have been accepted. We invite all residents to share their ideas and take an active role in shaping our city's future.”

— Lea Eriksen, Director of the Technology and Innovation Department (Press Telegram)

What’s next

Eligible residents, especially those living in West Long Beach, who are interested in applying for a 'Love Your Block' mini-grant can learn more and fill out an application online in English, Spanish, Khmer and Tagalog at lbcity.info/LYB-MiniGrantApp. Community members interested in supporting the selected projects can complete a volunteer interest form at lbcity.info/VolunteerLYB.

The takeaway

The 'Love Your Block' program in Long Beach is a community-driven initiative that empowers residents to improve their neighborhoods and address local issues. By providing mini-grants and hands-on support, the program fosters collaboration between the city and its communities, helping to drive positive change and enhance the quality of life in West Long Beach.