2025 Cannabis Academic Research Grants

Purpose: The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) is soliciting proposals from public universities in California for research projects that study the implementation and effects of cannabis legalization. Through the Request for Proposal (RFP), DCC seeks to expand academic knowledge of cannabis; gain insight into how government policy decisions impact individuals, communities and equity; and support government officials in fact-based policymaking. DCC is seeking proposals for research projects that advance public understanding of cannabis and effects of legalization. Researchers at California public universities are eligible to apply. Up to $30 million in grants will be awarded. Through this Request for Proposals (RFP), DCC seeks to: Expand academic knowledge of cannabis Gain insight into how government policy decisions impact individuals, communities and equity Support government officials in fact-based policymaking It is the Department’s hope that the research resulting from these grants will advance the body of scientific knowledge about cannabis and prove beneficial not only to California policymakers, but also to those across the nation and world. Eligible Applicants: Grant funds are available to public universities in California. The department will consider only one proposal per applicant for a given research project. Applicants may submit more than one proposal if the proposals are for separate and distinct research projects or activities. Eligible Geographies: State of California. Projects may occur on state or federal lands. Matching Funding: Proposition 64 imposed taxes on the cultivation and sale of cannabis. A portion of these taxes, $10,000,000 annually, has been designated for grants to public universities to research and evaluate the impacts of cannabis legalization, pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code section 34019.

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