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 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@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)

Solicitud para la Fase 1 del Programa Local de Equidad del Condado de Sonoma  (PDF: 413 KB)

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

Phase 2 Application Information

The 2024 Phase 2 Application period closed on January 22, 2024. Thank you to those who applied for Phase 2 Cannabis Local Equity Grant Funding. Any future Phase 2 Application periods will be published on this webpage. Be sure to sign up for email updates (link below). 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.