Summary
The board chose four nonprofits to receive HHS Fund mini grants, but not before debating whether public money should pay for staff spa days and retreats. Members agreed the grant guidelines need tightening before the next round — which is being paused anyway due to reduced staffing.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $13,400 in grants: two at full asks ($5,000 and $3,414) and two at reduced $2,500 awards.
The four selected nonprofits and the Long Beach residents they serve through health and human services programming.
The two unfunded finalists, Devotion Fitness and Youth Leadership Institute, whose proposals drew concerns over staff stipend spending.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Board of Health and Human Services - Cancelled - Oct 9, 2026
Guidelines for the health department's mini grant program were up for discussion and filing. Community organizations that may apply for these small grants will have to wait for a future meeting.
Board of Health and Human Services - Aug 14, 2026
The board chose four nonprofits to receive HHS Fund mini grants, but not before debating whether public money should pay for staff spa days and retreats. Members agreed the grant guidelines need tightening before the next round — which is being paused anyway due to reduced staffing.
Board of Health and Human Services - Cancelled - Jul 10, 2026
The Board was scheduled to discuss and provide direction on the Community Foundation Mini Grant Program, which funds community health efforts. That discussion is now postponed until the Board meets again.
Board of Health and Human Services - Cancelled - Jun 12, 2026
The Board was set to discuss and provide direction on the Community Foundation Mini Grant Program, which funds community health efforts. Because the meeting was cancelled, that guidance has not yet been given.
Board of Health and Human Services - Feb 13, 2026
The board picked four nonprofits — Birthworkers of Color Collective, Family Enrichment Housing & Development, The Heart of Ida, and Trauma Intervention Program — from seven finalists to receive mini grants supporting staff wellness, training, and capacity building.
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