The Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners has approved the first large category grants under the Port of Los Angeles’ Community Investment Grants Program for FY 2023/24 to two local maritime educational programs – EXP and the Los Angeles Maritime Institute (LAMI). The grants support workforce development, education, environmental initiatives, and the LA Waterfront. EXP and LAMI were awarded grants of $346,150 and $290,000, respectively, for next-generation workforce development and on-the-water education sailing programs. The grants are funded by Port shipping and lease revenues.

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