Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions
On November 8, 2016, California voters approved Proposition 64, the Control, Regulate, and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act (AUMA). In its statement of purpose and intent, AUMA calls for regulating cannabis in a way that “reduces barriers to entry into the legal, regulated market.” GO-Biz administers the Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions to aid local equity program efforts to support equity applicants and equity licensees. Offered by Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development; applications due December 1, 2026.
Key Facts
- Funder
- Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
- Award amount
- Not specified by funder
- Deadline
- December 1, 2026
- Geography
- California
- Categories
- Community Development
- Status
- Open
About This Grant
On November 8, 2016, California voters approved Proposition 64, the Control, Regulate, and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act (AUMA). In its statement of purpose and intent, AUMA calls for regulating cannabis in a way that “reduces barriers to entry into the legal, regulated market.” GO-Biz administers the Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions to aid local equity program efforts to support equity applicants and equity licensees. Offering technical support, regulatory compliance...
Full requirements and application instructions: official listing.
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