Cannabis Local Equity Program Applications

Now Open - Cannabis Local Equity Program Applications

Prior to application submittal, interested applicants are encouraged to read the revised Program Manual.

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

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

Link to Cannabis Local Equity Program Manual

Link to Equity Program Frequently Asked Questions

Phase 1 Application - Open continuously

Any cannabis applicants/operators operating within Sonoma County (unincorporated areas and within the cities) may submit a Phase 1 application to become a Verified Cannabis Equity Applicant/Operator.

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@sonomacounty.gov with Cannabis Local Equity Program Phase 1 Application in the subject line

Applications and supplemental documentation must be received via email and attachments. 

Sonoma County Cannabis Local Equity Program Phase 1 Application (PDF: 307 kb)

Solicitud para la Fase 1 del Programa Local de Equidad del Condado de Sonoma (PDF: 365 kb)

Phase 2 Application - Closed 

The Phase 2 Application period is has closed.