Program Overview
To provide additional funding to Oakland Verified Equity Applicants, the City of Oakland offers an “Education Grant” in collaboration with Oaksterdam University and Elevate Impact Oakland. Grant funds will be provided to Oakland Verified Equity Applicants who received a certificate of completion from one of Oaksterdam’s Certification Programs, either self-paced or in the live cohort model. The Education Grant is available as follows:
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- $5,000 to Oakland Verified Equity Applicants who have a City of Oakland cannabis permit and a current business lease.
- $1,000 to Oakland Verified Equity Applicants who have a City of Oakland business license, but have not been issued a City of Oakland cannabis permit and/or do not have a lease.
How to Apply for Ed Grant
For more information on how to apply for the Education Grant click here:
Education Grant