Cultivation Warehouse (CW) is teaming up with AMCON Green to fund social equity programs across the United States with $1.25 million in services, as well as products.
“No-cost” contracts will be given to 25 projects. Under these contracts, Cultivation Warehouse and AMCON Green will provide design services. Together, they will both help these social equity programs create fully regulated and successful commercial cannabis cultivation operations.
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Cultivation Warehouse is an agrotechnology solutions provider, while AMCON Green is an MEP and building design firm. Firstly, CW has pledged up to $1 million. Additionally, AMCON will provide up to $250,000 in professional services at no cost. Viability, needs, location, and timeline are some key determining factors in the selection process.
Cultivation Warehouse and AMCON Green Aim to Give Back to the BIPOC Community s
“We owe our success to the partnerships we’ve developed with many of the pioneers in cannabis cultivation. We’ve witnessed the harm caused by cannabis prohibition, and we’re hopeful that this commitment of resources will help mitigate some of that and expand diversity within the cannabis industry.”
Cultivation Warehouse principals Eric Paulin and Eric Shedlarski
Only Social Equity Businesses are Eligible for the Awards
To be eligible, projects need to be verified or in the process of being verified as a “social equity” business by their governing jurisdiction, and also have a site secured along with a written plan that can be implemented within one year.
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Furthermore, the selected projects will receive assistance worth between $25,000 and $250,000. Cultivation Warehouse and AMCON will provide a complimentary array of services and assistance with site design, regulatory compliance consulting, procurement, as well as installation.
“We’ve been fortunate to work with some of the best, most profitable businesses in the sector. We want to share the expertise we’ve gained from over 20 years of involvement in every type and size of operation to help reduce the barriers to entry inherent in the current highly competitive and highly regulated environment.”
Cultivation Warehouse principals, Eric Paulin and Eric Shedlarski
The Selection Process will Close at the End of 2021
In like manner, applicants will be selected by a national panel of respected experts. Moreover, applications must be received by December 31, 2021.
To apply and also for more details, click here.