In a significant boost for Mendocino County’s cannabis industry, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has awarded $3.1 million to the Rural Resilience Project (RRP) to assist local cultivators. Announced on September 11, 2024, this funding aims to help over 200 cannabis growers transition from provisional to annual licensure.
The grant, part of CDFW’s Cannabis Restoration Grant Program, will provide crucial services to small-scale cultivators with less than 20,000 square feet of canopy. RRP will offer technical assistance in areas such as biological surveys, water conservation, and environmental impact mitigation, addressing requirements set by Mendocino County ordinances and the California Environmental Quality Act.
