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$4.5 Million Cannabis Enforcement and Youth Safety Grant
El Monte landed a $4.5 million state grant to keep the TORCH youth program, cannabis code enforcement, and community service officers running through 2031 — rare back-to-back funding on top of the prior $3 million.
2 mentionsLast discussed Aug 12, 2026
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Small Business Grant Program
El Monte is handing out grants of up to $10,000 to local small businesses, and the city is encouraging owners to apply. If you run or know a small shop in town, it’s essentially free money to help cover costs—so it’s worth checking eligibility.
1 mentionLast discussed May 13, 2026