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Sonoma County Cannabis Program

Sonoma County Cannabis Local Equity Program

NOW OPEN - Cannabis Local Equity Program Applications

Interested applicants are encouraged to review the Sonoma County Cannabis Local Equity Program Manual before applying.

Link to Revised Sonoma County Cannabis Local Equity Program Manual

Phase 2 Application - Open until January 8, 2024 at 5:00 PM

Applicants must be Verified Cannabis Equity Applicant/Operator to be eligible to apply for Cannabis Equity Grant funding.

How to Apply:

  1. Download the Phase 2 Application (linked below)
  2. Complete the Application, including Attestation and Signature
  3. Collect necessary documentation
  4. Submit via email to: Cannabis@sonoma-county.org with Cannabis Local Equity Program Phase 2 Application in the subject line

Applications and supplemental documentation must be received via email by 5:00 PM on Monday, January 8, 2024.

Sonoma County Cannabis Local Equity Program Phase 2 Application  (PDF: 386 KB)

Email Cannabis@sonoma-county.org with any questions.

Phase 1 Application - Open continuously

How to Apply:

  1. Download the Phase 1 Application (linked below)
  2. Complete the Application, including Attestation and Signature
  3. Collect necessary documentation
  4. Submit via email to: Cannabis@sonoma-county.org with Cannabis Local Equity Program Phase 1 Application in the subject line

Sonoma County Cannabis Local Equity Program Phase 1 Application  (PDF: 464 KB)

Email Cannabis@sonoma-county.org with any questions.

Cannabis Local Equity Program Application Process

The Sonoma County Cannabis Local Equity Program application process has two phases:

  • Phase 1 - Applicants apply to become a Verified Cannabis Equity Applicant/Operator
  • Phase 2 - Verified Cannabis Equity Applicants/Operators apply for Cannabis Equity Grant funding

Note for all applicants: Most information provided to the County is a public record, however, the County will not disclose confidential personal and financial information. If confidential information is not required to verify compliance with the eligibility criteria, please redact prior to submittal.