Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program - Education (CA)

The Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program - Education in California aims to support community-based initiatives that enhance public awareness about alcohol and drug-impaired driving. With approximately $2 million in funding available, these projects will focus on innovative educational strategies that inform communities about driving laws and the risks associated with impaired driving. The program encourages unique proposals that directly address the dangers of driving under the influence of substances, including cannabis.

Projects shall focus on local community-based activities that shift public perspectives and expand the number of activities utilized to help mitigate alcohol and drug-impaired driving. Projects should showcase unique approaches that educate local communities on impaired driving laws, while highlighting the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
Grant funds shall be used to implement new activities or augment existing funds, which expand current activities. Requested services, equipment, and supplies shall be in direct support of CTFGP grant-funded Project activities. Education Projects shall focus on local community-based activities that shift public perspectives and expand the number of activities utilized to help mitigate alcohol and drug-impaired driving. Projects should showcase unique approaches that educate local communities on impaired driving laws, while highlighting the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs, including cannabis and cannabis products.
Funding
Available Project funding is approximately $2 million, with a $500,000 cap, per Grant Application. The Grant Applicant must provide strong justification, measurable goals, and an immediate need for all requested budget items, as part of the Project. This Grant Opportunity does not require matching funds.