GO-Biz Announces First-Ever Grants to Help Immigrants Succeed in Their Communities
September 8, 2023
Sacramento, CA – The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) distributed the state’s first-ever Local Immigrant Integration and Inclusion Grant (LIIIG) allocations, with over $6 million to twelve local governments across California (see table below for details). This program provides funding for local governments to bolster efforts focused on helping immigrant families thrive and contribute – increasing community trust and enhancing the ability of local governments to serve their immigrant communities successfully.
Awarded activities for LIIIG funding include:
- Economic Development: Supporting immigrant entrepreneurs with creating and scaling businesses through various initiatives.
- Social Services Navigation: Helping eligible immigrants access essential public programs.
- Intergovernmental Technical Assistance: Developing and implementing culturally appropriate policies and best practices to serve the immigrant population.
