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Grant funding - Department of Cannabis Control California offers cannabis-related grants to local governments regulating legal cannabis businesses, and to universities to fund research. Grants for public universities Cannabis Academic Research Grants The Department has awarded nearly $80 million since 2020 to fund 72 research projects. Learn more about previously funded projects .
Funding for local jurisdictions Local Jurisdiction Retail Access Grant As of February 1, 2023, 61% of California cities and counties (327) do not allow cannabis retailers. This makes it harder for consumers to access safe, tested cannabis products. California allocated $20 million to help local governments establish cannabis retail licensing programs.
This grant program aims to provide existing consumers with sufficient access to legal, tested cannabis, promoting consumer safety and reducing demand in the illicit market. A local jurisdiction (city, county, or city and county) is eligible for funding if it: Prior to July 1, 2022, did not have a cannabis retail licensing program in existence; Has a plan to develop and implement a cannabis retail licensing program.
Local Jurisdiction Assistance Grant Program California is committed to quickly transition cannabis businesses from provisional to annual licenses. In January 2022, DCC awarded one-time grant funding totaling almost $100 million to help 17 cities and counties with the highest numbers of provisional licenses in transitioning businesses to annual licenses.
Extra funds were available for eligible local jurisdictions with social equity programs. Eligibility: 17 cities and counties with the highest numbers of provisional licenses Status: DCC awarded grant funding in January 2022. Equity programs support cannabis businesses run by people who were negatively or disproportionately affected when cannabis was illegal.
California offers funds to cities and counties to: Assess cannabis equity in their area Create a cannabis equity program Support an existing cannabis equity program Directly help equity applicants and licensees through: Low or no-interest loans or grants Help recruiting, training or retaining a qualified and diverse workforce Business resilience, such as emergency preparedness California has awarded $40 million in equity grants.
Cities and counties received nearly $1. 15 million to conduct a cannabis equity assessment or develop a local equity program. Local jurisdiction Funding awarded (USD) County of Lake $150,000 County of Monterey $150,000 County of Nevada $149,999.
95 City of Palm Springs $149,397. 90 City of San Jose $149,300. 37 City of Santa Cruz $147,666.
75 City of Clearlake $98,890. 43 City of Coachella $93,783. 26 City of Stockton $60,000 Cities and counties received nearly $29 million to directly help equity applicants and licensees.
Local jurisdiction Funding awarded (USD) Local jurisdiction Funding awarded City of Oakland $6,576,705. 76 City of Los Angeles $6,042,014. 23 City & County of San Francisco $4,995,000 City of Sacramento $3,831,955.
93 City of Long Beach $2,700,000 County of Humboldt $2,459,581. 02 County of Mendocino $2,245,704. 40 All cities and counties that met the grant requirements received at least $100,000.
Local jurisdiction Funding awarded (USD) City of Los Angeles $1,834,156. 39 City of Oakland $1,657,201. 65 County of Humboldt $1,338,683.
13 City & County of San Francisco $1,338,683. 13 City of Sacramento $1,197,119. 34 City of Long Beach $913,991.
77 City of San Jose $560,082. 30 County of Santa Cruz $560,082.
30 City of Coachella $500,000 City of Palm Springs $100,000 Grants for law enforcement Impaired driving research grants The California Highway Patrol funds research to combat impaired driving, including: How to reduce crashes caused by impaired drivers Increasing awareness of the dangers of impaired driving These grants are available to California: City and county crime laboratories Other California grant opportunities For questions about the grant program, email grants@cannabis.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Cities and counties in California. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Equity Program Grants is funded by California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.
California's Senate passed a $12 billion research bond 29-9 on May 27. If the Assembly clears it and Gov. Newsom signs by June 25, voters decide in November whether a new state foundation will fund grants where Washington pulled back.
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