L.A. Care Extends Deadline for $6.75 Million Wildfire Recovery Fund

Nearly a year after the Palisades and Eaton wildfires devastated Los Angeles County, L.A. Care Health Plan announced it has extended the deadline for Round II applications to its Network and Community Relief Wildfire Fund, offering $6.75 million to support long-term recovery.

L.A. Care said in a statement that the extended deadline will allow more organizations to qualify for funding aimed at rebuilding essential health and social service infrastructure.

The Wildfire Fund was created in response to the strain the fires placed on Los Angeles County’s health and social service systems.

Earlier this year, Round I awarded $3.25 million to 28 organizations, providing direct assistance to more than 25,000 individuals and families. Funded services included mental health care, housing stability, case management, youth programming, small business recovery and environmental cleanup.

Round II funding is intended to advance recovery by supporting comprehensive, community-centered projects. Eligible proposals may include health care access, behavioral health services, housing support, outreach coordination, environmental health, or other programs that help residents regain stability. Applicants may include county and municipal agencies, L.A. Care network providers, and community-based organizations serving Los Angeles County’s low-income and uninsured populations.

Applications must be submitted through L.A. Care’s online portal by Jan. 12, 2026, at 2 p.m.

To be considered eligible, organizations may watch a recording of the information session and complete an attestation form (Click here) Please use the provided link to access the recording and form.

Questions can be directed to WildfireSupport@lacare.org.

Additional details about the Wildfire Fund are available on L.A. Care’s Network and Community Relief Fund webpage.

In its statement, L.A. Care said it remains committed to supporting a fair, community-led recovery for residents affected by the Palisades and Eaton fires, emphasizing its mission to advance health equity in the hardest-hit communities.

L.A. Care Health Plan is the largest health plan in Los Angeles County, serving more than one in four residents. It is also the largest publicly operated plan in the country, offering Medi-Cal, L.A. Care Covered™, L.A. Care Medicare Plus and the PASC-SEIU Homecare Workers Health Care Plan.