Westside Promise (WSP) is a 10-year community investment plan for West Long Beach, an area that has been historically under resourced. In the coming years, the Community Development Department will be coordinating programs in the area and identifying grants and other partnerships to help bolster investment in the westside.
The current WSP focus is on areas that revolve around housing supply, climate resiliency, capital improvements and economic development. In the coming years, the Community Development Department will be coordinating programs in the area and identifying grants and external partnerships to help bolster investment in the westside.
Community Development
About The Program
Westside Promise Accomplishments
WSP Digital Booklet
View the West Long Beach booklet "The Westside Promise: A Decade of Transformation for West Long Beach" to learn more about our vision for the future and current progress on the Westside.
WSP Infographic
View the Westside Promise Infographic to learn more about our progress and impact from 2024 to 2025 during the second year of the WSP.
WSP YouTube Playlist
Watch the Westside Promise YouTube playlist to hear testimonials from residents and elected officials, as well as see a celebratory video about the legacy and growth of Westside small business, Santa Fe Importers.
Data Dashboard
Resources and Opportunities
Job Opportunities – Long Beach Job Corps Center is Hiring!
Long Beach Job Corps is a residential Employment and Training Program for at-promise youth and young adults, ages 16 to 24, that is funded by the Department of Labor. They are located on the Westside of Long Beach at 1903 Santa Fe Ave.
For more information and to apply visit bizzellus.com/careers/ or send resumes to Kazmi.Shehla@jobcorps.org.
Long Beach Job Corps is a residential Employment and Training Program for at-promise youth and young adults, ages 16 to 24, that is funded by the Department of Labor. They are located on the Westside of Long Beach at 1903 Santa Fe Ave.
For more information and to apply visit bizzellus.com/careers/ or send resumes to Kazmi.Shehla@jobcorps.org.
Port of Long Beach Community Grants Program – Facility Improvements
Facilities serving children, pregnant women, older adults or chronically ill individuals within a priority zone covering neighborhoods near the Harbor District and areas surrounding the 710 Freeway corridor are invited to apply for funding from the Port of Long Beach Community Grants Facility Improvements Program. Eligible organizations include schools, senior centers, churches, daycare centers, etc. Funding is available for air filtration, tree planting and landscaping, energy efficient lighting, electric vehicles and charging stations and other quality of life improvement projects. Applications will open late October.
Algalita Marine Research and Education Mini-Grant for Students
Each $500 grant supports student-led projects that go beyond cleanup to create lasting solutions—whether through reusables programs, repair cafés, education campaigns, advocacy or creative reuse initiatives. Student Mini-Grants empower students ages 11-25 worldwide to take action on the root causes of plastic pollution in their schools and communities.
10 students will be selected, and applications open Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025.
Long Beach Tree Planting Program
The Long Beach Office of Climate Action and Sustainability offers a program for residents to add more greenery to their neighborhood. Through the Parkway Tree Planting Program, residents can apply to receive a free tree for their parkway at longbeach.gov/treeplanting.
How to Sign Up:
- Choose a tree from the list of available trees.
- Complete the tree planting permit and tree maintenance agreement forms.
- Submit your forms by email to TreeRequest@longbeach.gov OR mail them to:
- City of Long Beach, Office Climate Action and Sustainability
- 411 W. Ocean Blvd., 6th Fl., Long Beach, CA 90802
Reference Documents & Materials
Contact Us
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For more information, please email WestsidePromise@longbeach.gov.
