This is a California state grant for cities, counties, and city and counties that run or intend to run a cannabis equity program, not a grant for businesses. If you are a small business, sole proprietor, or nonprofit, do not bother applying; only public agencies are eligible. The money flows to local governments to help equity applicants and licensees enter the regulated cannabis industry.
| Industry | Estimated fit |
|---|---|
| Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Arts & CultureLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants. | 0 |
| Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Education & TrainingLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants. | 0 |
| Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Environment & ConservationLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants. | 0 |
| Industry | Estimated fit |
|---|---|
| Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Social Services & NonprofitLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants. | 0 |
| Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.
The purpose of the Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions is to advance economic justice for populations and communities impacted by cannabis prohibition and the War on Drugs by providing support to local jurisdictions as they promote equity in California and eliminate barriers to enter the newly regulated cannabis industry for equity program applicants and licensees.
The purpose of the Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions is to advance economic justice for populations and communities impacted by cannabis prohibition and the War on Drugs by providing support to local jurisdictions as they promote equity in California and eliminate barriers to enter the newly regulated cannabis industry for equity program applicants and licensees.
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 assistance, and assistance with securing the capital necessary to begin a business will further the stated intent of the AUMA by reducing barriers to licensure and employment in the regulated industry. Offering these types of support will also aid the state in its goal of eliminating or reducing the illicit cannabis market by bringing more people into the legal marketplace.
Type: Grant Award: not published as a fixed amount; depends on the applications received Total available: $15,000,000.00 Matching funds: Not Required Funding method: Advances & Reimbursement(s) Funding source: State Deadline: 2026-12-01 23:59:00 (Pacific time) Award period: 19 months Apply at: https://www.cannabisequitygrants.business.ca.gov Source: California Grants Portal record 192603 (CEG), published by the State of California.
Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.
Eligible applicant types: Public Agency
A local jurisdiction (a city, county, or city and county) that demonstrates an intent to develop a cannabis equity program or that has adopted or operates a cannabis equity program.
Geography: Must be a California city, county or city and county.
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