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 and tested cannabis.
To address this, the Retail Access Grant provides local governments with resources to develop and implement cannabis retail licensing programs.
By supporting local governments in establishing cannabis retail licensing programs, this grant seeks to provide existing consumers with sufficient access to tested, regulated cannabis in the legal market, promoting consumer safety and reducing demand in the illicit market.
Phase I Grant Guidelines
Phase I grant awards
The following jurisdictions received grant awards in Phase I of the Local Jurisdiction Retail Access Grant:
| Jurisdiction | Base Award Amount | Equity Bonus Funds | Total Phase I Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Riverside | $325,000 | $150,000 | $475,000 |
| Los Angeles County | $325,000 | $150,000 | $475,000 |
| City of Hawthorne | $225,000 | $90,000 | $315,000 |
| Nevada County | $200,000 | $75,000 | $275,000 |
| City of West Sacramento | $175,000 | $60,000 | $235,000 |
| City of Claremont | $150,000 | $45,000 | $195,000 |
| City of Montclair | $150,000 | $45,000 | $195,000 |
| City of Covina | $175,000 | N/A | $175,000 |
| City of Corcoran | $125,000 | $30,000 | $155,000 |
| City of Bell Gardens | $150,000 | N/A | $150,000 |
| City of Calabasas | $125,000 | N/A | $125,000 |
| City of Avenal | $100,000 | $15,000 | $115,000 |
| City of Sand City | $100,000 | $15,000 | $115,000 |
| City of Winters | $100,000 | $15,000 | $115,000 |
| City of Yreka | $100,000 | $15,000 | $115,000 |
| Totals | $2,525,000 | $705,000 | $3,230,000 |
About this funding
The grant program is authorized by the Budget Act of 2022, Item 1115-102-0001, found in Assembly Bill 178 (Ting, 2022).
Contacts
For questions about the grant program, email RetailAccessGrants@cannabis.ca.gov.
For media inquiries, email press@cannabis.ca.gov.
