LCB-qualified cannabis social equity applicants in Washington with an approved retail location can apply for tiered grants of up to $200,000 to reimburse eligible expenses; annual window July 20 to June 1.
Grants that reimburse eligible expenses of social equity applicants qualified by the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board, tiered by lease status and prior funding: for example, up to $200,000 for first-time applicants with a fully executed lease, or up to $50,000 for first-time applicants with an LOI/MOA/letter of interest plus up to $150,000 more upon an executed lease. The application window opens annually on July 20th and closes June 1st, subject to change by Commerce; the page does not separately confirm the current window.
The applicant must be qualified for the Social Equity Program by the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board
Active Secretary of State business entity status
Any prior Commerce grants or contracts closed out, including repayment obligations
An LCB-approved retail location secured by a lease, LOI, MOA or letter of interest
For applicants in Phases Two through Five
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