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Long Beach Briefs: Port Funding Available for Health Programs and City Launches Space Beach Camp

POLB Funding Available to Support Health Programs

The Port of Long Beach is accepting concept papers to fund projects and services aimed at reducing the risks associated with asthma and other respiratory and cardiopulmonary ailments. 

A total of $4 million in funding is available through the community grants program. Government agencies, 501(c)(3) nonprofits and licensed health care providers are eligible to apply. 

In August, the port hosted a virtual workshop to help applicants prepare successful proposals. The webinar presentation is available at the www.polb.com/grantopportunities, and those with questions may email grants@polb.com.

Prospective applicants are required to describe proposed projects at a high level and port staff will review to confirm eligibility as well as the proposed project’s feasibility and effectiveness. Concept papers must be submitted online and are due by 4 p.m,. Oct. 8. To view the relevant community health guidelines, go to www.polb.com/grants and select “program overview.”

To further assist potential applicants, the port will host a virtual question and answer session from 2-3 p.m., Sept. 10. Applicants are encouraged to attend the webinar via Microsoft Teams or by calling 323-451-1087 and entering conference identification 857 163 37#.

The award-winning community grants program is a more than $65 million effort to support projects that help those who are most vulnerable to port-related environmental impacts. These projects are expanding asthma services, controlling stormwater runoff through the building of permeable parking lots, and creating open space buffers between port operations and communities, among others. 

 

City of Long Beach Launches First-Ever Space Beach Camp for Young Adults

The City of Long Beach Economic Development Department is partnering with local Space Beach employers and educational institutions to offer an immersive and socially engaging career exploration camp for approximately 30 youth, ages 16 to 24, who are not working or in school. The program is designed to help build knowledge of aerospace careers, provide related educational and training opportunities, and foster mentorships with leaders in this fast-growing industry.

Details: https://tinyurl.com/Space-Beach-Camp

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