Canna-Business Funding

Revolving Loan Program

The Social Equity Council is currently developing new and exciting programs. These funds are requested for the purposes outlined in C.G.S. 21a-421h, including (1) low-interest loans to social equity applicants, municipalities or organizations exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, to facilitate the rehabilitation, renovation or development of unused, underused real property to be used as a cannabis establishment or as part of such establishment; (2) capital to social equity applicants seeking to start or maintain a cannabis establishment; (3) funding to assist in the development or ongoing expenses of the cannabis business accelerator program established under section 38 of this act; and (4) funding to assist in the development or ongoing expenses of workforce training programs developed by the Social Equity Council.

Download your loan application.

For more information, please email sec.loans@ct.gov

Workforce Development

The Social Equity Council is pleased to formally announce our partnership with Southern Connecticut State University's Cannabis Training Program. The program is hosted by Green Flower and is the world's most comprehensive, on-demand training platform, built specifically for cannabis professionals. SCSU is offering the following courses:

  • Cannabis Cultivation Specialist – Master growing techniques for indoor, outdoor, and greenhouse environments
  • Cannabis Product Development Specialist – Learn sourcing, formulation, testing, and packaging of cannabis products
  • Cannabis Retail & Sales Specialist – Gain expertise in retail operations, brand sales, and compliance
  • Cannabis Compliance Specialist – Focus on regulatory and operational compliance across the industry
  • Medical Cannabis Specialist – Provide science-based education for patients and providers
  • Cannabis Associate Certificate – An 8-week overview of all major cannabis industry sectors

Eligible applicants for this scholarship program are:

  • Social Equity Entrepreneurs
  • Employees of Equity Joint Ventures
  • Residents of our target disproportionately impacted areas (Bridgeport, Danbury, Hartford, East Hartford, Meriden, New Britain, New Haven, East Haven, West Haven, New London, Norwich, Windham, Norwalk, Stamford, Waterbury)

Learn more about the program

 

CT Cannabis Training Programs

 

Resources and Training:

·      Score (Resources - SCORE)

·      Metrc Cannabis Compliance Tracking System and Software | Metrc

·      Small Business Administration Training Platform SBA Learning Platform | U.S. Small Business Administration

·      HEDCO Training Videos HEDCO, Inc. - YouTube

·      Connecticut Small Business Development Center

·      Coursea (Free Financing Forecasting Reporting Tool)

·      Artificial Training for Businessowners Coursea

·      State of Connecticut Department of Labor (Connecticut Education & Training ConneCTion)