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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Public University Research Grants

    Open Date
    Sep 17, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Cannabis Control
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $30,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $1 – $2,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Cannabis Control
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    4055
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) is accepting proposals from public universities in California for research projects related to the implementation and effect of Proposition 64, the voter initiative passed in November 2016, which legalized the non-medicinal adult-use of cannabis.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Public University Research Grants>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Local Jurisdiction Assistance Grant Program

    Open Date
    Oct 1, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Cannabis Control
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $100,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $416,870 – $22,312,360
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Cannabis Control
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    7078
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    California is committed to quickly transition cannabis businesses from provisional to annual licenses. One-time grant funding, totaling $100 million, is available to help. Extra funds are available for eligible local jurisdictions with social equity programs. The funds target areas with the highest numbers of provisional licensed businesses. Large numbers of small, legacy and equity businesses operate within these areas.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Local jurisdictions eligible for Grant Program Funding are: the cities of Adelanto, Commerce, Desert Hot Springs, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Oakland, Sacramento, San Diego, and Santa Rosa; the counties of Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Monterey, Nevada, Sonoma, and Trinity; and the City and County of San Francisco (Budget Act of 2021, Item 1115-101-0001 – For local assistance).

    View Full Grant Details: Local Jurisdiction Assistance Grant Program>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    2022 Cannabis Academic Research Grant

    Open Date
    Nov 1, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Cannabis Control
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    $1 – $2,000,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Cannabis Control
    Grant Program ID
    Department of Cannabis Control
    Portal ID
    24932
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) is soliciting proposals from public universities in California for research projects that study the implementation and effects of cannabis legalization. Through the Request for Proposal (RFP), DCC seeks to expand academic knowledge of cannabis; gain insight into how government policy decisions impact individuals, communities and equity; and support government officials in fact-based policymaking.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    State of California. Projects may occur on state or federal lands.

    View Full Grant Details: 2022 Cannabis Academic Research Grant>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Cannabis Local Jurisdiction Retail Access Grant- Phase I

    Open Date
    Feb 14, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Cannabis Control
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $20,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Cannabis Control
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    17828
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Nearly two-thirds of California cities and counties do not allow the establishment of any regulated cannabis retailers within their jurisdictions. This limits consumer access to regulated, tested cannabis and cannabis products.

    The Retail Access Grant provides local governments with resources to develop and implement cannabis retailer licensing programs. Up to $20 million total funding is available, distributed in two phases.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Local Jurisdictions in California.

    View Full Grant Details: Cannabis Local Jurisdiction Retail Access Grant- Phase I>/span>