The Port of Long Beach has opened its latest call for community sponsorship applications, inviting nonprofit organizations to apply for funding for events and programs. The application window runs from Tuesday, September 1, through 5 p.m. Wednesday, September 30.
These sponsorships support activities that inform residents about the Port's critical role as an environmental steward, economic engine, and job creator. Events chosen must include promotional, marketing, and community outreach opportunities for the Port, covering areas like arts, environment, education, social justice, and historic preservation.
Applicants should note that events must take place at least 60 days after the September 30 deadline to allow for the review, consideration, and recommendation process prior to the decision by the Board of Harbor Commissioners. The Port accepts sponsorship applications three times a year, in January, May, and September.
In the previous May call, Harbor Commissioners awarded 353 community sponsorships totaling $944,725, bringing the fiscal year total to a record $3,080,625. This makes it the largest sponsorship program of any U.S. port. The Port is also building the Port of the Future™, aiming to double annual container volumes to 20 million units by 2050 and become the world's first zero-emissions port.