NJEDA Cannabis Equity Grant Program
Equity-focused cannabis grants and technical assistance for eligible New Jersey cannabis businesses.
About this program
The Cannabis Equity Grant Program is a New Jersey pilot program providing grant funding and technical assistance to qualifying recreational cannabis license holders, with phases focused on social equity businesses and early-stage cannabis entrepreneurs. Deadline notes: Applications are accepted according to NJEDA phase rules and until funding is exhausted when applicable. Notes: NJEDA describes the program as an equity initiative and prior materials connect it to social equity businesses and minority participation in the cannabis industry.
Eligibility
Eligible New Jersey recreational cannabis license holders, including social equity applicants or conditional and annual license holders meeting NJEDA phase requirements.
Requirements
- Applicants must follow the active program guide and provide cannabis license documentation, business formation documents, tax clearance, employee count, budget, and eligible expense documentation.