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Vermont Cannabis Business Development Fund – Social Equity Loans & Grants
Vermont's Cannabis Business Development Fund provides low-interest loans and grants to social equity cannabis applicants for startup costs, ongoing operations, job training, and technical assistance. Social equity applicants also receive full fee waivers on application and license fees in Year 1.
About this program
Visit the program website for full details.
Eligibility
Vermont cannabis social equity applicants whose status is approved by the Cannabis Control Board. Social equity status is granted to applicants from communities disproportionately impacted by cannabis prohibition.
Requirements
- Apply for social equity status through cannabis establishment license application
- Have social equity status approved by the Vermont Cannabis Control Board
- Undergo intake process with Roads Consulting (ACCD-contracted technical assistance agency)