The awards bring the fiscal year total to a record $3.08 million in funding for local community events and projects spanning the environment, education, social justice, the arts and historic preservation.

The port’s sponsorship programme, the largest of any US port, reached the new high with the third and final funding call of fiscal year 2026, following a record number of applications in the latest round.

The port received 1,190 applications across the fiscal year and awarded 1,047 sponsorships in total. The Port of Long Beach Community Sponsorship Program funds local events and initiatives designed to inform residents about the port’s operations and broader activities.

Frank Colonna, President of the Long Beach Harbor Commission, said: “The robust response to this year’s sponsorship program reflects the strong partnership between the Port and the incredible organisations serving our community. We are happy to support local nonprofits who make Long Beach such a great place to live and work, while spreading the word about the Port’s important role as a key economic engine for our city, California and the nation.”

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Dr Noel Hacegaba, Chief Executive Officer of the Port of Long Beach, added: “These sponsorships reflect our commitment to supporting the people and organizations that make Long Beach a vibrant, more connected community. The record number of applications this year highlights the Community Sponsorship Program’s reach and allows us to support even more organisations that engage and inspire our community.”

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