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Apply to help cannabis businesses

Submit your proposals offering support for SF's equity cannabis industry, in a pilot grant program

What to know

Requirements

Please check the City Partner website for a complete list of requirements

Deadline

You must apply by 5:00 PM PST on February 3, 2025.

What to do

If you are selected for an award, the grant will pay for your work in helping equity cannabis applicants and businesses

1. Learn about the basics of this grant

The City Administrator’s Office and its Office of Cannabis are issuing a solicitation for a Request For Proposal (RFP) opportunity. The RFP includes a single award for up to $150,000.

San Francisco is seeking qualified proposers who can connect with Verified Equity Applicants and be prepared to support them in the areas below as they relate to the commercial cannabis industry:

(i) Permitting Support;

(ii) Professional and Business Development;

(iii) Security Training;

(iv) Legal Services.

2. Navigate to the City Partner website

Please follow this link for additional information, which includes relevant attachments and the RFP schedule.

Some important upcoming dates:

Request for Proposals Issued: January 6, 2025

Pre-Proposal Conference: January 14, 2025 11:00am PST via Microsoft Teams (link on RFP)

Deadline for Written Questions: January 17, 2025

Deadline to Submit Proposals: February 3, 2025 5:00pm PST

3. Reach out with any questions

For more information about the requirements, please refer to the SF City Partner webpage for this RFP.

With any additional questions, please contact Amanda Wentworth by email at Amanda.Wentworth@sfgov.org.

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