Minnesota has launched two new programs aimed at supporting organizations that assist businesses in the state’s legal marijuana market.
The initiatives, overseen by the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), will distribute up to $8 million in funding.
The CanNavigate program will provide up to $2 million in grants to community-based entrepreneurial support organizations (ESOs) and groups with expertise in marijuana regulations. These grants will help individuals understand the regulatory framework of operating a marijuana business, with a focus on social equity applicants and those facing employment barriers.
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