Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions
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 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.
Grant Summary
Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions is a Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development grant providing up to $15M for municipality, school district. Applications are due 2026-12-01 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Up to $15M
2026-12-01
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions from Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development before the deadline.
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Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions?
Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions is offered by Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development. The listing names these applicant types: municipality, school district. It is available in CA. The funder's eligibility section is the authority, so confirm your organization type, location, and the population or project served against it before applying.
How much funding does the Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions provide?
Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions provides up to $15M per award from Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions deadline?
Applications for Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions are due 2026-12-01 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions?
To apply for Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development.
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