Cannabis Emergency Relief Fund (CERF) grants
NOTE: CERF Grant Application will be open January 16-February 14, 2023
CERF Grants are only available to active 2022 City of Portland marijuana licensed business holders. To qualify, you must have experienced qualifying event for example: robbery, vandalism, and Covid-19 related events.
Questions about CERF? Join Virtual Info Session January 16, 2023
Get ready to apply for the Cannabis Emergency Relief Fund grants (CERF) if your business meets the qualifications set out by the City of Portland. Join webinar to learn:
What criteria does a business need to meet to qualify?
What disaster or emergency situations qualify for relief?
What relief is available to my employees or former employees?
CERF grants specifically intend to address equity by prioritizing funds for historically excluded and undercapitalized communities, including minority-owned and women-owned businesses and individuals.
First date to apply for CERF grants is January 16, 2023. Grants will be awarded in the order received. The webinar will help you prepare to apply.