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.
Donor Name: California Department of Cannabis Control
State: California
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/08/2025
Size of the Grant: More than $1 million
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
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.
Priority Research Topics
- DCC is prioritizing the funding of research topics that advance California’s understanding of cannabis, address research gaps and inform policymakers. Priority consideration will be given to projects that:
- Build on existing research
- Leverage resources/insights across state lines to build and strengthen connections in the collective body of knowledge
- Additional prioritized topics will examine:
- Development of an expected crop yield model for different types and sizes of cannabis cultivators
- Consumer preferences and behavioral responses to warning labels, health information, and packaging
- Educational approaches to improve public health and safety
- Examination of state and local policies that help or hinder safe, convenient, and consistent access for consumers
- Deepening the understanding of how the human body processes and responds to different cannabinoids, including medicinal uses, health effects, and risks
- Environmental sustainability and best practices related to land use, energy use, water conservation, and pesticide application
- Comparative analysis of enforcement strategies.
Funding Information
Up to $30 million in grants will be awarded.
Eligibility Criteria
Researchers at California public universities are eligible to apply.
For more information, visit DCC.
