We are proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Participatory Grantmaking Initiative. Through a community-led decision-making process, residents and stakeholders identified and selected organizations that are deeply rooted in and responsive to local needs.
These grantees represent a shared commitment to strengthening families, promoting wellness, and increasing access to vital resources for children and communities across our regions.
Compton / East Compton
- Good Karma LA
Plant-based meals and wellness activities - Happy Mama Healthy Baby
Doula and postpartum training - United Hands Multi-Purpose Center
Food distribution and community planting initiatives
Broadway Manchester
- Lady Bug Ministry
Food distribution and nutrition workshops - Arise Los Angeles
Maternal and infant wellness workshops and trainings - Two Bit Circus
Early learning enrichment workshops
Watts / Willowbrook
- Healing Justice Center
Parent workshops and family engagement - His Gifts
Afterschool programming for infants and toddlers - Alta Community
Cooking classes and sliding-scale food access
West Athens
- CAP Westmont
Community Resources and Cash Distribution Support - Aaron Community Cultural Center
Food distribution and community workshops
Building Stronger Communities Together
This initiative reflects the power of participatory grantmaking—ensuring that funding decisions are guided by the voices and priorities of the community. Each selected organization plays a critical role in advancing equity, supporting families, and creating opportunities for children to thrive.
We congratulate all of our 2026 grantees and look forward to the meaningful impact of their work in the year ahead.