Attention, all cannabis researchers: The California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) has announced that it is accepting research proposals for the Cannabis Academic Research Grant and is extending the submission deadline to December 22, 2022. Up to $20 million in grants will be awarded.
Researchers now have additional time to prepare and submit their research proposals, with the anticipated grant award notifications expected in late February 2023. For more information on the Cannabis Academic Research Grants, including RFP and application forms, visit the DCC website.
This grant provides funding for research projects that advance public understanding of cannabis and the impacts of cannabis legalization. Researchers at California public universities are eligible to apply. The grant program was part of California’s 2016 Proposition 64 legalization initiative.
New: ‘Question and Answer’ section added to website
Answers to questions about the program that were submitted during the Q&A period have been posted to the DCC website. Read responses to questions about eligibility, applications requirements, budget, and contract terms here: Cannabis Academic Research Grant – Questions and Answers.