Cannabis Revenues Grant Program 2024
The City of South Lake Tahoe's Cannabis Revenues Grant Program aims to provide funding opportunities to local public agencies and nonprofit organizations. This program is designed to mitigate potential negative impacts of the cannabis industry within South Lake Tahoe, while also promoting the strategic priorities outlined in the City's 2023-2028 Strategic Plan. The initiative aligns directly with the City's broader mission to foster community well-being and responsible economic development, utilizing cannabis tax revenues for the benefit of its residents and environment. The target beneficiaries for this grant program are local public agencies and nonprofit organizations operating within or serving the South Lake Tahoe community. The overarching impact goal is to address and reduce any adverse effects associated with the cannabis industry. Simultaneously, the program seeks to advance the City’s Strategic Priorities, which include Built Environment, Recreation and Equitable Access, Community for All, Economic Development, and Core Services & High Performing Government. The program's priorities and focuses are clearly defined: proposals must be centered on efforts to mitigate potential impacts of the cannabis industry in South Lake Tahoe and actively promote the aforementioned strategic priorities. This ensures that funded projects are directly relevant to the City's objectives and contribute to a healthier, more equitable, and economically vibrant community. Expected outcomes include a measurable reduction in cannabis industry-related impacts and tangible progress towards the City's strategic goals. While specific measurable results are not detailed in the provided text, the requirement for past-year recipients to submit a detailed report on how previous awards were expensed suggests an emphasis on accountability and tracking of funds. The grant duration of one year also implies a focus on projects with clear, achievable objectives within that timeframe. The City of South Lake Tahoe's strategic priorities, which serve as the foundation's "theory of change," are multifaceted. By investing in areas like the Built Environment, Recreation and Equitable Access, Community for All, Economic Development, and Core Services & High Performing Government, the City believes it can create a more resilient and thriving community. This grant program specifically channels cannabis revenues to support this holistic approach, demonstrating a commitment to responsible governance and community development. Grant amounts range from $1,000 to $50,000, with funds required to be expended within one year. Eligibility criteria include having a current City of South Lake Tahoe Business License and meeting all requirements outlined in the City’s Financial Policies Granting Funds for Community Benefit and Enhancement.
Award Range
$10,000 - $50,000
Total Program Funding
Not specified
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
No
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
You must have a current City of South Lake Tahoe Business License at the time of contracting for an award. This is free and fast for nonprofits. • Your entity and proposal must be focused on efforts to mitigate potential impacts of the cannabis industry in South Lake Tahoe and promote the priorities of the 2023 - 2028 City of South Lake Tahoe Strategic Plan. • Your entity must be located within the city limits or serve the community of South Lake Tahoe, CA. • One application per entity. • If you are a past-year recipient you must be in compliance with the annual reporting requirement, which includes the successful acceptance of a written report, detailing how your previous award was expensed, to the City no later than March 31 following a previous year’s grant award.
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
May 3, 2024
Application Closes
May 15, 2024
Grantor
City of South Lake Tahoe
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