The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners  awarded $1,174,900 in sponsorships to 364 local nonprofit organizations through the Port of Long Beach Community Sponsorship Program, marking the largest award and highest number of recipients in a single call to date.

The Community Sponsorship Program supports events and projects centered on the environment, education, social justice, the arts and historic preservation while also informing residents about Port operations and initiatives.

“Partnering with our local nonprofit organizations and supporting community events remain some of our strongest commitments to our community,” said Port of Long Beach CEO Dr. Noel Hacegaba. “As we build the Port of the Future, we will continue to amplify our impact by supporting these diverse programs and events staged by these dedicated organizations.”

“We’re very proud of how this program continues to grow as we award a record number of sponsorships for this round,” said Long Beach Harbor Commission President Frank Colonna. “We are committed to broadening opportunities that allow our community organizations to grow and thrive while also informing and educating people about the key role the Port of Long Beach plays in the local, regional, national and international economy.”

The Port received a record high of 394 applications in January for this round of sponsorships, 44% of which were first-time requests. The Harbor Commission has approved a $3 million sponsorship budget for fiscal year 2026, with applications accepted in January, May and September.