California has opened applications for a new $15 million grant program aimed at supporting local jurisdictions in implementing and enforcing their cannabis regulations. The program is designed to help jurisdictions that have been disproportionately impacted by the War on Drugs and that have limited resources to regulate the cannabis industry. The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) has announced the release of the fiscal year 2023-24 Grant Solicitation for the Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions. This program aims to provide financial assistance to local jurisdictions in California to help them implement and enforce their cannabis regulations effectively. The program specifically targets jurisdictions that have been disproportionately affected by the War on Drugs and those with limited resources to regulate the cannabis industry.

A total of $15 million in funding is available through this grant program. Eligible applicants include public agencies, such as cities, counties, and city and counties, located within California. The funding can be used for a variety of purposes, including:

• Developing and implementing cannabis equity programs
• Providing technical support and regulatory compliance assistance to cannabis licensees
• Supporting workforce development and training programs for the cannabis industry
• Conducting research and analysis on the impact of cannabis regulations

a total of $15 million in funding available, the program is designed to assist jurisdictions that have been disproportionately impacted by the War on Drugs and have limited resources to regulate the cannabis industry effectively¹.

Applications must be submitted electronically via the Online Application Portal by December 14, 2023, at 11:59 PM PST. The award announcements are expected to be made in January 2024¹.

This grant program represents a valuable opportunity for local jurisdictions in California to promote equity and social justice within the cannabis industry. It aims to ensure that all communities, especially those affected by previous cannabis criminalization, have the chance to benefit from the legal cannabis market¹. For more information, interested parties can refer to the official announcement and resources provided by the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)¹.<!endoftext!>

Learn more:

1. business.ca.gov2. business.ca.gov3. bing.com4. businessofcannabis.com5. marijuanamoment.net