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Porterville awards cannabis community benefit grants to local nonprofits and small businesses

5781900 · September 17, 2025
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Summary

Council approved awards from the community benefit cannabis fund: six small-business grants (up to $5,000 each) and seven nonprofit grants. The council also approved program adjustments including eligibility periods, an annual application window and a 90‑day documentation requirement.

The City Council approved awards under the Community Benefit Cannabis Grant Program for Porterville‑based small businesses and nonprofit organizations and adopted recommended program modifications.

Staff reported 14 small-business applications were received on a first‑come, first‑served basis; funding was available for the first completed applicants. The approved small-business awardees (up to…

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