BSCC Awards Over $200 Million In
Proposition 64 Grant Funding
SACRAMENTO (June 25, 2026) –Today, the Board of
State and Community Corrections (BSCC) awarded
$227 million in Proposition 64 grant funding to support local efforts addressing the public health and safety
impacts of cannabis legalization. With this fourth cohort of awards, statewide funding now totals more than $350
million.
The Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant
Program was established in 2016 through the voter-
approved Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of
Marijuana Act. This cohort of awards was made in a
variety of size-based categories with all projects
addressing one or more of four cannabis related focus
areas: public safety/enforcement, youth
prevention/intervention, public health, or environmental impacts.
Examples of funded projects include the establishment of a Cannabis Enforcement Unit in the City of Ceres, a multi- department initiative with a unified approach to reduce illicit cannabis activity in the City of Sacramento, and a targeted enforcement team to identify and dismantle
illegal networks in coordination with federal, state, and commercial stakeholders in San Diego County. Full list of project summaries
While the BSCC initially made $125 million available
through this funding cycle and prioritized applications addressing illicit cannabis enforcement pursuant to
Senate Bill 141, the Board leveraged anticipated Fiscal Year 2026-27 funding and other available resources to
fully fund all eligible applicants. Full list of awards As part of the 2025 Budget Act, eligibility for grant funding was expanded to support more local jurisdictions in
addressing cannabis-related public safety challenges.
Under the updated criteria, a local government is eligible for funding if it permits retail cannabis storefront sales or, for jurisdictions with populations of 10,000 residents or fewer, allows cannabis delivery serving both medicinal
and adult-use consumers. Prior grantees that used funds for enforcement activities eradicated nearly one million illegal cannabis plants, seized 295 illegal firearms, and disrupted illicit cannabis operations that threatened public safety and undermined California’s regulated market.
“These grant awards reflect California’s continued
commitment to supporting local communities as they
address the impacts of cannabis legalization,” said BSCC 7/24/26, 2:20 PM BSCC Awards Over $200 Million In Proposition 64 Grant Funding – BSCC https://www.bscc.ca.gov/news/bscc-awards-over-200-million-in-proposition-64-grant-funding/ 1/2 Board Chair Linda Penner. “Communities are best
positioned to identify and address the unique challenges they face, and this funding will help local governments advance strategies that protect residents, strengthen
public health, and enhance public safety.”
The BSCC provides services to the county adult and
juvenile systems through a variety of programs, including the administration of a wide range of public safety, re- entry, violence reduction, and rehabilitative grants to state and local governments and community-based
organizations.
More information on Proposition 64 funding can be found on the Prop 64 webpage, or by contacting the Prop 64
team at [email protected]. For media
inquiries, please contact the BSCC Communications
Director, [email protected].
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Proposition 64 Public Health & Safety Grant Program
Cohort 4 (July 1, 2026 – December 31, 2031)
Project Summaries
(alphabetically by applicant category)
Applicant Category: Small Cities and Counties
1. City of Adelanto
Project Title: Growth Resilience Opportunity Wellness (GROW) Grant Funds Requested: $1,000,000
Summary: The City of Adelanto’s Growth Resilience Opportunity Wellness (GROW) project advances enforcement supported by public health/safety, community engagement, environmental protection, and youth development in alignment with Prop 64 Project Purpose Areas (PPA) 1-4. The project will strengthen compliance across 75% of cannabis-related businesses, increasing compliance from below 50% to over 80% and reducing illicit activity. It will also deliver community-wide education and awareness efforts reaching 11,000 residents, including approximately 7,800 youth, and increase knowledge of cannabis laws, risks, and safe practices. Additionally, 150 youth will be engaged in leadership and prevention activities to build resilience, improve decision- making, and strengthen area protective factors. Outcomes: improve enforcement effectiveness, increase community awareness, enhance environmental safety, and reduce risk of cannabis misuse among youth, resulting in a safer and more informed Adelanto community.
2. City of Belmont, Police Department
Project Title: City of Belmont Illicit Cannabis Enforcement Project Grant Funds Requested: $999,447
Summary: The City of Belmont is located within San Mateo County and has an approximate population of 28,000 residents. The City will seek to work with the BSCC to engage in enforcement related to this grant. The City of Belmont has two recently opened licensed cannabis retail storefronts. The Belmont Police Department seeks to ensure that we are identifying, investigating and disrupting illegal cannabis activit y in our city. The Belmont Police Department will seek to complete grant-funded activities through funding a part of a detective corporal position. The Detective Corporal will direct staff, enforce laws, and coordinate with external partners to work towards ensuring the safety of the community. Since legal cannabis retail storefronts are new to the City and there are real Attachment E-3
and defined budgetary constraints associated to the state economy/other external factors, the assistance provided by this grant will provide a profound benefit.
3. City of Benicia
Project Title: City of Benicia Illicit Cannabis Enforcement and Compliance Program Grant Funds Requested: $1,000,000
Summary: The City of Benicia proposes to implement a comprehensive illicit cannabis enforcement program to identify, investigate, disrupt, and deter illegal cannabis activity while strengthening compliance among licensed operators. The Benicia Police Department will use grant funding to support officer and sergeant overtime for targeted enforcement operations, including investigations, compliance checks, and coordinated responses to illicit activity. The project will also fund unmarked vehicles to enable undercover operations, along with monitoring infrastructure to review live camera feeds from licensed businesses. A facility upgrade will support centralized enforcement coordination, and a cannabis consultant and records staff will enhance regulatory oversight and data tracking. This project will improve public safety, increase compliance with state and local laws, and reduce the prevalence of illicit cannabis activity.
4. City of Ceres
Project Title: Ceres Cannabis Enforcement and Prevention Initiative Grant Funds Requested: $998,344
Summary: The City of Ceres proposes to establish a Cannabis Enforcement Unit (CEU) within the Ceres Police Department to address increasing illicit cannabis activity and associated public safety risks. The project will fund one dedicated Cannabis Code Enforcement Officer to conduct proactive inspections, investigations, and enforcement targeting unlicensed retail sales, illegal cultivation, and organized cannabis operations.
The CEU will also strengthen coordination with regional partners to improve multi-agency enforcement effectiveness and reduce reliance on external agencies. In addition, the project includes a targeted youth prevention component, providing education on cannabis risks and laws through school-based outreach and community engagement. This initiative will transition Ceres from a reactive, complaint-driven approach to a proactive, data-driven enforcement model, improving community safety, reducing illegal cannabis activity, and supporting the intent of Proposition 64.
5. City of Clearlake
Project Title: Clearlake Cannabis Enforcement and Community Protection Program Grant Funds Requested: $1,000,000
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Summary: City of Clearlake proposes an enforcement -focused project to address illicit commercial cannabis activity within the city. Located in the Emerald Triangle region of Lake County, Clearlake has experienced significant increases in cannabis-related police cases, search warrants, arrests, and code enforcement activity from 2023 through 2026.
The project centers on PPA 1: Public Safety/Enforcement, with approximately 82 percent of direct costs dedicated to strengthening the City's capacity to investigat e, disrupt, and deter illicit cannabis operations through dedicated investigative personnel, code enforcement and abatement support, overtime and backfill, and field resources. A secondary component under PPA 3: Youth Development supports structured camps, outdoor recreation, transportation, and community engagement to reduce cannabis - related risk factors for youth.
6. City of Colfax
Project Title: Colfax Youth Public Safety and Skate Park Activation Project Grant Funds Requested: $790,612
Summary: The City of Colfax will complete and safely activate a long-planned skate park as a youth and public safety asset, install an 8- camera Verkada surveillance system across the skate park and dispensary corridor, add recreation- grade lighting, perimeter fencing with controlled access, and drug-free/public health signage, and implement a two- phase public safety coordination model with the Placer County Sheriff's Office. Phase 1 begins at grant execution with directed patrols and cannabis compliance monitoring around the dispensary, ball field, and youth gathering areas. Phase 2 expands coverage after skate park activation. The project includes illicit cannabis enforcement monitoring per SB 141, cannabis prevention education programming for youth, and independent evaluation. The project builds on $522,952 in committed community funding and an existing PCSO law enforcement contract valued at over $1 million annually.
7. City of Colusa, Department of Parks and Recreation
Project Title: Safe Roots, Strong Communities: A Compr ehensive Health and Safety Initiative for the City of Colusa
Grant Funds Requested: $991,282
Summary: The City of Colusa requests $991,282 over five years to sustain and expand a coordinated, multi-departmental response to the public health and safety challenges of illicit cannabis activity. This proposal builds directly on Cohort 3, transitioning from capacity-building to sustained, outcome-driven implementation. As the county seat of one of California's smallest and most rural counties, Colusa has historically lacked the staffing, equipment, and programming infrastructure to address illegal cannabis impacts felt citywide and countywide. This grant changes that. Cohort 4 funds a dedicated Police Officer for enforcement, Public Works capacity for site remediation, and a Recreation Attachment E-3
Coordinator for youth programming. Partnering with the Arts Council and 4- H, and overseen by a Community Development Specialist, every dollar is deployed with precision for maximum community benefit. This is a model for how rural California delivers outsized impact with focused investment.
8. City of Eureka, Police Department
Project Title: Eureka Cannabis Retail Enforcement and Public Safety Program Grant Funds Requested: $518,820
Summary: The Eureka Police Department Cannabis Retail Compliance and Enforcement Program is a five -year in itiative designed to reduce illegal cannabis activity, ensure compliance among licensed retailers, and enhance public safety with the City of Eureka jurisdiction. The program will conduct targeted enforcement operations, including controlled buys, minor dec oy operations, surveillance, and compliance inspections.
These will be supported by specialized equipment, trained personnel, and digital tools to achieve measurable outcomes and strengthen law enforcement capacity.
9. City of Firebaugh
Project Title: Firebaugh Youth Outreach and Cannabis Compliance Program Grant Funds Requested: $996,587
Summary: The City of Firebaugh’s proposed project aligns with PPA 1: Public Safety/Enforcement and PPA 3: Youth Development/Youth Prevention and Intervention.
The City proposes to continue and expand its Youth Outreach and Cannabis Compliance Program to address the ongoing youth prevention and public safety needs described. The project will combine school -based cannabis prevention and education with targeted enforcement and investigative activities related to illegal cannabis operations, marijuana sales to youth, and related narcotics activity. This continuation model builds Firebaugh’s current Cohort 2 and Cohort 3 work and reflects how the program is operating today, with the BSCC Grant Officer dedicating 80% of his time to enforcement and public safety operations activities and 20% to school-based educational programming and coordination with the Firebaugh Las Deltas School District.
10. City of Grass Valley, Police Department
Project Title: Grass Valley Cannabis Enforcement Grant
Grant Funds Requested: $1,000,000
Summary: The City of Grass Valley proposes a Prop osition 64 Cohort 4 project under PPA 1: Public Safety/Enforcement. The project sustains and expands a cannabis enforcement position created under Cohort 3, transitioning the Park Resource Officer into a citywide Parks and Cannabis Enforcement (PACE) Officer. The PACE Officer will patrol Attachment E-3
four zones – parks, school grounds, the downtown commercial district, and neighborhoods – with minimum monthly hours and enforcement engagements in each.
The officer will perform quarterly compliance inspections at the City's licensed dispensary and support multi-agency cultivation operations with Fish and Wildlife and the Nevada County Sheriff's Office. The project also funds a surveillance camera system expanding Grass Valley Police Department’s Avigilon network into the Mill Street Plaza area and a 4WD enforcement vehicle for urban and rural operations.
11. City of Hollister, Police Department
Project Title: Code Enforcement and Cannabis Compliance Program Grant Funds Requested: $1,000,000
Summary: This project aims to support effective local cannabis regulations under Prop 64 by improving compliance, coordination, and community engagement. The program will focus on streamlining administrative processes, enhancing oversight, and providing resources t o promote equitable and responsible cannabis operations within the jurisdiction. The proposed project will implement a comprehensive and coordinated approach to address illicit commercial cannabis activity through targeted enforcement, public outreach, and education. The program is designed to identify, investigate, disrupt, and deter illegal cannabis operations that undermine the regulated market established under Proposition 64 and negatively impact public safety, environmental resources, and community well-being.
12. City of Imperial, Police Department
Project Title: IPD
Grant Funds Requested: $ 792,781
Summary: The Imperial Police Department seeks BSCC funding for a full -time School Resource Officer (SRO) serving Ben Hulse, T.L. Waggoner, and Robert Rosas Elementary Schools. Currently, no dedicated SRO exists, limiting proactive safety efforts and early intervention in issues such as bullying, behavioral health, family instability, and youth THC vaping. The SRO will provide consistent campus presence, focusing on safety, mentorship, and education. Duties include safety planning, emergency response, student engagement, and instruction on prevention topics like substance abuse, internet safety, and conflict resolution. The SRO will also connect at -risk students with counseling and partner agencies. Using a trauma- informed approach, the program aims to improve school safety, reduce disciplinary incidents, strengthen community trust, and support early intervention. Funding will cover all SRO costs without an impact on existing services.
13. City of Lemoore
Project Title: Lemoore Public Park Safety and Surveillance Enforcement Project Attachment E-3
Grant Funds Requested: $1,000,000
Summary: The City of Lemoore and the Lemoore Police Department (LPD) seek BSCC funding to install surveillance cameras across seven city parks, with live feeds monitored in real-time by LPD Dispatch. Since 2021, Lemoore's parks have generated 566 calls for service, including a homicide, gang- related juvenile shooting, carjacking, and armed robbery. The LPD patrol division does not have the capacity to proactively monitor parks alongside its existing call volume. Cameras will deter criminal activity, improve officer response, and provide critical video evidence to support investigations and prosecutions.
Signage posted at each park will notify the public that surveillance is active. This project directly addresses the local public safety impacts of cannabis l egalization on Lemoore's public spaces.
14. City of Lompoc
Project Title: Lompoc Cannabis Enforcement and Youth Prevention Initiative Grant Funds Requested: $1,000,000
Summary: The City of Lompoc proposes a coordinated project addressing cannabis - related impacts through enforcement and youth prevention strategies under PPA 1 and PPA 3. The project will support the continued funding and operation of a Cannabis Compliance Officer to oversee local permitting, conduct inspections, ensure compliance with state and local regulations, and coordinate with the Department of Cannabis Control.
This role strengthens enforcement capacity and protects public safety by addressing non- compliant and illicit cannabis activity. Additionally, the project will establish a new School Resource Officer (SRO) at Lompoc Valley Middle School to provide early intervention, cannabis education, mentorship, and youth engagement. While an SRO currently serves Lompoc High School, increased cannabis exposure among younger students has highlighted the need for expanded prevention efforts. Together, these components address both enforcement and youth impacts of cannabis legalization.
15. City of Live Oak
Project Title: Live Oak Pool Rehab
Grant Funds Requested: $1,000,000
Summary: The City of Live Oak will r ehabilitate the City’s community swimming pool to restore a safe, modern, and fully accessible aquatic facility that meets current health, safety, and accessibility standards. Improvements will include structural repairs, equipment upgrades, enhanced water quality systems, and ADA -compliant access features. The revitalized facil ity will support youth substance use prevention and community safety by providing a structured, supervised environment for at -risk youth through r ecreation an d programming, including swimming lessons and organized Attachment E-3
activities. The pool will serve as a hub for youth engagement, offering positive alternatives to high- risk behaviors and early substance use while promoting healthy lifestyles. By expanding access to inclusive recreational opportunities in an underserved c ommunity, the project will help reduce risk factors associated with substance use and justice system involvement while fostering community connection and well-being.
16. City of Mendota, Police Department
Project Title: Proposition 64 Public Health & Safety Grant Program Grant Funds Requested: $923,000
Summary: The City of Mendota’s Proposition 64 Public Health & Safety Grant project will be utilized to address public safety and public health issues associated with cannabis legalization. The project will allocate funding for equipment and resources necessary for the Mendota Police Department to more effectively enforce against illegal cannabis activities and ensure compliance among commercial cannabis operators. The project will also support a youth-focused education and outreach campaign addressing recreational cannabis use, cannabis safety, and the harms of substance abuse and addiction.
17. City of Nevada City, Police Department
Project Title: Nevada City Cannabis Enforcement Project Grant Funds Requested: $1,000,000
Summary: The Nevada City Police Department will collaborate with the Nevada County Cannabis Alliance to ramp up enforcement efforts, which have been historically underfunded. The Police Department will be able to hire and train a new Cannabis Detective to pursue i nvestigations of illegal cannabis activity while building good relationship with existing legal operators, in part by providing site security analysis and recommendations. Nevada County Cannabis Alliance will facilitate connections it’s 200+ member businesses who are legal cannabis operators, and they will implement a Keep it 21+ awareness campaign to educate retailers and adult consumers about keep cannabis out of underage hands.
18. City of Sonora, Police Department
Project Title: Prop 64 Compliance Grant
Grant Funds Requested: $999,959
Summary: The Sonora Police Department (SPD) will implement a comprehensive enforcement and prevention project to reduce illegal cannabis activity and youth access in the City of Sonora and Tuolumne County. The project will establish a dedicated School and Community Resource Officer and deploy a trained cannabis -detection K-9 unit to conduct retail compliance checks, targeted enforcement, and school -based inspections.
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SPD will collaborate with local schools, public health, and state partners to increase inspections, strengthen retailer compliance, and deliver youth- focused prevention education. By combining enforcement, outreach, and cross -sector collaboration, the project will reduce the availability of illicit cannabis, protect consumers, and strengthen rural community resilience to substance use, improving public health and safety outcomes.
19. City of South El Monte
Project Title: South El Monte Cannabis Remediation Initiative Grant Funds Requested: $1,000,000
Summary: The City of South El Monte is requesting BSCC Prop 64 funding to conduct expansive code enforcement efforts to increase cannabis retail inspection, community education, school district coordination, cannabis -related enforcement, and mitigate illicit cannabis use across the City. South El Monte is also requesting funding for signage, lighting security enhancements, and park enhancements to their future Sports Park Facility next to South El Monte High School to create a cannabis -free and smoke- free recreation space within the City.
20. County of Calaveras, Department of Public Health
Project Title: Bridging Systems, Strengthening Communities: The Calaveras Cannabis Safety Initiative
Grant Funds Requested: $999,981
Summary: Calaveras County proposes a coordinated cannabis safety, health, and prevention initiative to address rising cannabis-related harms, limited cross-departmental coordination, and youth cannabis use rates that exceed state averages. The project includes three integrated components: (1) strengthening consumer safety by establishing a cross-departmental regulatory and compliance workgroup, (2) expanding public health capacity by conducting a cannabis community needs assessment and policy analysis, and (3) reducing youth cannabis use through evidence-based curriculums and providing pro-social involvement opportunities through a youth coalition. These efforts will improve regulatory coordination, strengthen public health systems, and reduce youth cannabis harms across Calaveras County.
21. County of Trinity, Department of Community Development Project Title: Trinity County Prop 64 Public Safety / Enforcement Grant Funds Requested: $1,000,000
Summary: Trinity County, a rural Northern California jurisdiction, seeks Proposition 64 grant funding to combat illicit cannabis cultivation threatening public safety and the legal market. The project will fund a coordinated enforcement program led by the Trinity County Attachment E-3
Community Development Department, Code Compliance /Enforcement, in partnership with local, state and federal agencies. Activities include utilization of on- demand high resolution aerial imagery, targeted investigations, issuance of civil citations, eradication of illicit cannabis grows, and compliance promotion. Outcomes will include reduced illicit cultivation, enhanced community safety, and support for lawful cannabis businesses. This program strengthens enforcement capacity and fosters a safer, sustainable community
Applicant Category: Medium Cities and Counties
22. City of Cathedral City
Project Title: Cathedral City Cannabis Enforcement Capacity Improvement Project Grant Funds Requested: $4,500,000
Summary: The City of Cathedral City proposes a comprehensive, multi ‑department Proposition 64 Public Safety and Enforcement program that addresses the significant public safety, public health, youth protection, and environmental impacts generated by one of the densest cannabis industry clusters in California. With more than 60 licensed cannabis businesses and persistent illicit market activity, the City faces escalating challenges including hazardous materials incidents, illegal extraction operations, widespread odor impacts, youth exposure risks, and high regulatory demand. proposed project strengthens enforcement capacity, modernizes regulatory systems, and expands environmental and public health protections.
23. City of Chico
Project Title: Implementing Coordinated Cannabis Enforcement to Protect Youth Health and Safety in Chico
Grant Funds Requested: $4,500,000
Summary: The City of Chico – Butte County’s only jurisdiction permitting retail cannabis sales – faces growing challenges tied to illicit cannabis activity. Chico youth have been most gravely impacted, with rising school incidents, overdose rates above the state average, and youth access increasing through unpermitted retailers selling THC products illegally. As a federally designated High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area, these risks heighten the need for early intervention and enforcement. The City of Chico will leverage $4.5 million in BSCC Prop 64 funds to enforce cannabis laws at schools, parks, and retail outlets, while enhancing safety through targeted education. New School Resource Officers deployed at local high schools will conduct patrols and investigations, supported by Code Enforcement through inspections and compliance checks at retailers. Youth outreach efforts will raise awareness, promote reporting tools, and engage community partners to reduce misuse and strengthen compliance.
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24. City of Chula Vista, City Manager’s Office
Project Title: Chula Vista Youth Cannabis-Harm Reduction Initiative Grant Funds Requested: $3,207,603
Summary: The City of Chula Vista proposes a coordinated initiative between the Chula Vista City Manager’s Office, Chula Vista Police Department (CVPD), SBCS (a community-based organization), and SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments) to strengthen cannabis regulation, enhance enforcement, and expand youth‑ focused prevention. Rising youth marijuana use, declining perceptions of harm, and persistent illegal activity highlight the need for expanded education, intervention, and compliance efforts. The Ci ty Manager’s office will oversee fiscal management and overall project coordination. CVPD will conduct inspections, training, product testing, minor ‑decoy operations, and quarterly enforcement against illegal operators, while also improving officer readiness and investigating juvenile cases. SBCS will deliver assessment ‑driven diversion, prevention, and intervention services for referred youth. SANDAG will serve as the independent evaluator to support a data‑ driven, community‑centered approach that reduces youth cannabis risks and enhances public safety.
25. City of Chula Vista, Fire Department
Project Title: Chula Vista Fire Department EMS Career Pipeline: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Training Program
Grant Funds Requested: $4,424,765
Summary: The City of Chula Vista, in partnership with SBCS (a community -based organization), proposes the Chula Vista EMS Career Pipeline, an earn-and-learn program designed to divert transition-age youth from the illicit cannabis economy into high-demand healthcare careers. The program provides leadership development, trauma- informed support, and a 16-week EMT certification course with stipends to stabilize participation.
Through a vertically integrated model, participants receive training from the Chula Vista Fire Department and direct pathways to employment, including potential department hire.
By combining prevention, workforce development, and wraparound services, the project reduces youth vulnerability while addressing regional shortages of emergency medical personnel and strengthening public safety outcomes.
26. City of Covina
Project Title: Covina Cannabis Enforcement, Compliance, and Public Safety Grant Grant Funds Requested: $ 4,449,833
Summary: The City of Covina, in partnership with the Covina Police Department, proposes the Covina Cannabis Enforcement, Compliance, and Public Safety project to address public health impacts associated with cannabis legalization. Following adoption Attachment E-3
of a limited retail cannabis program, Covina has experienced emerging challenges including illegal dispensaries, unlicensed grow operations, youth access to THC products, and regulatory compliance concerns among licensed retailers. Grant funding will expand public safety capacity through two integrated components: (1) two Community Impact Team police officers dedicated to enforcement, one Community Service Specialist dedicated to data analysis, community outreach, and one Neighborhood Preservation Officer to conduct compliance inspections and code enforcement at licensed and unlicensed cannabis operations; and (2) a Drone First Responder program, three enforcement vehicles, and Covina’s first Lenco BearCat armored vehicle for high- risk incidents.
27. City of Daly City
Project Title: INSPIRE Daly City
Grant Funds Requested: $ 4,500,000
Summary: INSPIRE Daly City is an initiative led by Daly City and Daly City Youth Health Center (DCYHC). Grounded in local data on youth access to cannabis, low perceived risk, and increasing mental health challenges, addressing gaps in prevention education, youth leadership, early intervention, policy advocacy, and substance use treatment. We educate youth, families, school staff, and community members to increase prevention, knowledge, refusal skills, and confidence in discussing substance use. Our “ Be the Change” Youth Coalition will lead peer education, conduct participatory research, and develop policy solutions. Youth will assess cannabis retail density, advertising exposure and advance policy proposals. Our YouthPoint Sound Lab will provide creative programming to at risk youth that integrates prevention messaging and builds self-efficacy and connection. We will implement trauma- informed brief interventions using Teen Intervene. DCYHC will provide substance use treatment and counseling.
28. City of El Monte, Police Department
Project Title: CASE and Continued Diversion Program
Grant Funds Requested: $ 4,500,000
Summary: The City of El Monte’s Cannabis Awareness, Safety, and Enforcement (CASE) project will focus on continuing to address the impacts from its established Commercial Cannabis Permit Program. The grant program has three priorities. First, continue to fund the f irst-of-its-kind Commercial Code Enforcement and Community Service Officer positions, as well as a new Community Education Specialist civil position. Together, these individuals will take a “social determinants of public health” model toward addressing the impact of cannabis on the El Monte community, actively work towards improving the Commercial Cannabis Program, and serve as the liaison between City and community stakeholders. Second, awareness programs for El Monte’s youth, specifically in its most Attachment E-3
vulnerable census tracts and adjacent to legal cannabis operators. Third, fund the increased capacity of the El Monte Police Department to proactively enforce both illegal and legal cannabis operators citywide.
29. City of Hanford
Project Title: Hanford Police Department Cannabis Enforcement Unit Grant Funds Requested: $963,500
Summary: The Hanford Police Department seeks to establish a Cannabis Enforcement Unit with the creation of a Cannabis Enforcement Officer position. The Cannabis Enforcement Officer will address gaps in cannabis compliance, enforcement, and youth access prevention. The City of Hanford currently has two cannabis retail locations, but that number is expected to increase throughout the Prop 64 Cohort 4 grant period. The department currently faces challenges due to limited staffing and dedicated compliance oversight, which has led to inconsistent monitoring of the City's cannabis retailers. The Cannabis Enforcement Officer will ensure compliance, complete required cannabis retail employee background checks, and investigate illegal cannabis activity. The officer will also work alongside the department's School Resource Officers to educate the youth and reduce youth access to cannabis. The department is confident that this project will enhance public safety throughout the community.
30. City of La Mesa
Project Title: La Mesa Illicit Cannabis Remediation Initiative Grant Funds Requested: $2,159,585
Summary: The City of La Mesa is requesting Proposition 64 Cohort 4 funding to remediate the adverse impacts of cannabis and illicit cannabis activity on public safety and health in our community. The City will implement an integrated system of cameras, license plate readers, and upgraded software to support real-time monitoring across cannabis retailers, public parks, and key corridors. The project will also increase community outreach at City events to educate the public about cannabis impacts, including a billboard campaign and pop-up booths at City events. These will be paired with increas ed code enforcement capacity and additional Fire Department equipment to allow for better enforcement and investigation capabilities citywide.
31. City of Lancaster
Project Title: Cannabis Compliance and Enforcement Program Grant Funds Requested: $4,149,655
Summary: The project is designed to help reduce illegal activity revolving around cannabis. The Cannabis Compliance and Enforcement Program (CCEP) is a two - Attachment E-3
pronged approach to address PPAs 1 and 3. For PPA 1, the CCEP will operate through a structured enforcement model that integrates intelligence-driven investigations, coordinated enforcement operations, and multi-agency regulatory enforcement. For PPA 3, the City intends to collaborate and provide services that support youth diversion and prevention through youth development, skill building, and education using interactive experiences. This will be implemented using evidence- based practices that focus on social resistance skills by teaching adolescents how to recognize situations where they may experience peer pressure to use cannabis.
32. City of Long Beach, Department of Health and Human Services Project Title: Long Beach Cannabis Safety Project
Grant Funds Requested: $4,499,948
Summary: The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services proposes a comprehensive initiative to address the public health and safety impacts of expanding cannabis access. Aligned with Proposition 64 PPAs 1, 2, and 3, the project focuses on youth prevention, community education, and regulatory compliance. Key strategies include peer -led youth prevention programs, school -based education, and a diversion program for at -risk youth; community workshops and a multilingual public health campaign; and modernization of the Responsible Cannabis Vendor Training Program.
The project will also establish a centralized reporting system for illicit cannabis activity and strengthen cross-departmental coordination. These e fforts aim to reduce cannabis - related harms, prevent youth use, improve compliance, and promote a safer, more equitable cannabis environment in Long Beach.
33. City of Madera, Department of Public Health
Project Title: Madera Youth Cultura and Resilience Initiative Grant Funds Requested: $1,018,568
Summary: Within our Local Lead Agency jurisdiction is the City of Madera which faces elevated risks for youth cannabis use driven by social inequities, low perception of harm, early initiation, and increased exposure following legalization. Local data show high lifetime use, secondhand smoke exposure, and rising cannabis -related health impacts.
The Madera Youth Cultura and Resilience Initiative is an evidence- informed, multi-level primary prevention program serving youth ages 13- 18. It combines culturally grounded arts-based education, a Youth Leadership Peer Ambassador model, and family engagement strategies to strengthen protective factors and awareness. Environmental approaches, including school-based turn-in programs and restorative discipline support, reduce normalization. Through community partnerships, the initiative expands equitable access to prevention services, strengthens resilience, and reduces youth cannabis use and related harms across Madera.
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34. City of Modesto, Police Department
Project Title: Public Health & Safety Grant
Grant Funds Requested: $4,495,735
Summary: Modesto Police Department is requesting funding for equipment and staff for the following targeted areas: Identify, investigate, and deter illicit commercial cannabis activity; protect community safety, consumer health, and the licensed cannabis market ; prevent youth cannabis use; p romote healthy decision- making by youth ; support early intervention and youth engagement; and build competencies for successful transition into adulthood. Operational strategies will include use of aerial reconnaissance to identi fy large-scale cultivation sites; intelligence-driven investigations utilizing surveillance, data analysis, and informant development to identify networks and co- conspirators; coordinated inspections of suspected illegal retail locations; and community engagement efforts to enhance reporting, awareness, and deterrence
35. City of Oakland, Special Activity Permits Division
Project Title: Improving Public Safety through Enforcement of Illicit Cannabis Activity Grant Funds Requested: $4,500,000
Summary: The City of Oakland is committed to ensuring public safety as one of the jurisdiction’s top priorities. The proposed project, Improving Public Safety through Enforcement of Illicit Cannabis Activity, is vital to the City’s efforts to reduce the impact the illicit cannabis market on the legal cannabis industry and to ensure public safety across multiple districts of Oakland. The Proposition 64 Cohort 4 Grant opportunity offers funding to assist the jurisdiction’s capacity to conduct coordinated enforcement and public safety operations targeting illicit cannabis activities, including unlicensed cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and retail. Support provided by this grant funding will enhance enforcement effectiveness, improve interagency coordi nation, and address the multifaceted risks associated with illicit cannabis operations.
36. City of Oceanside, Police Department
Project Title: Oceanside Youth Thrive: Prevention, Diversion, & Wellness Initiative Grant Funds Requested: $4,458,762
Summary: The proposed project will deliver comprehensive youth development, prevention, intervention, and behavioral health support in relation to cannabis misuse in the City of Oceanside. The project will serve the full range of youth from elementary to high school, as well as youth who have had contact with the justice system, through substance use education, programs to increase protective factors and decrease risk factors for substance use and other delinquency, strengthening law enforcement-school- Attachment E-3
community partnerships, enhancements to juvenile diversion, and increased availability of behavioral health services. The project will implement new youth programming at elementary and high schools, enhance an existing middle school program with youth leadership development, increase parent/caregiver engagement and strengthen family support, bolster local cross -sector collaborations, improve diversion outcomes, and increase access to behavioral health care for Oceanside youth and families.
37. City of Oxnard, Police Department
Project Title: Cannabis Enforcement and Teen Intervention Program Grant Funds Requested: $4,495,538
Summary: The Cannabis Enforcement and Teen Intervention Program will address the impacts of Proposition 64 in the City of Oxnard through coordinated enforcement, public health education, and youth prevention strategies. Under PPA 1, the Oxnard Police Department will conduct cannabis retail inspections, minor and shoulder -tap operations, and dispensary operator training to strengthen regulatory compliance and reduce youth access. Under PPA 2, Ventura County Public Health will implement public health- informed cannabis education and prevention strategies. Under PPA 3, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme will offer youth development and prevention/intervention programming.
38. City of Palm Desert
Project Title: Illicit Cannabis Response and Education Campaign Grant Funds Requested: $3,087,400
Summary: The City of Palm Desert is requesting funding to focus on responding to the impacts of illicit cannabis on our community, particularly our youth. Our project will fund two full-time School Resource Officer Deputies to work in Palm Desert schools to educate and host events regarding the impacts of illicit cannabis on youth and teens. The City will also host several educational community engagement outreach campaigns at City fairs and events to inform the public about the challenges of illicit cannabis. Lastly, the grant will allow the City to work towards better data management, public safety response, and real-time crime response by equipping our p olice officers and Code Enforcement with additional cameras placed around cannabis shops alongside additional monitoring equipment to allow for rapid and quick incident response.
39. City of Pomona, Police Department
Project Title: Cannabis Regulatory Compliance & Equity Initiative Grant Funds Requested: $4,500,000
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Summary: The City of Pomona proposes the Cannabis Regulatory Compliance & Equity Initiative to enhance enforcement of state and local cannabis laws, address illegal cannabis activity, and implement a structured diversion pathway for eligible low -level offenses. The Pomona Police Department will serve as the Lead Public Agency and will conduct proactive compliance inspections, targeted investigations, and cannabis-specific training to improve regulatory consistency and accountability. A pre- arrest diversion component, delivered by PCS Family Services, will provide case- managed services including restorative programming, behavioral support, and workforce readiness. The project utilizes a coordinated, data-driven approach to strengthen regulatory compliance, reduce recidivism, and support equitable and effective public safety outcomes consistent with Proposition 64.
40. City of Redwood City, Police Department
Project Title: Illegal Cannabis Enforcement and Community Protection Program Grant Funds Requested: $4,500,000
Summary: The Redwood City Police Department's (RCPD) Illegal Cannabis Enforcement and Community Protection Program addresses the persistent illegal cannabis market in Redwood City through coordinated enforcement and youth- focused prevention. Since 2024, RCPD has documented 241 cannabis -related calls for serv ice, 48 investigative reports, and six active Narcotics Task Force investigations. The program will expand enforcement capacity through a dedicated Cannabis Enforcement Officer, multi -agency operations, a covert surveillance vehicle, and Accela cannabis compliance software targeting unlicensed storefronts, delivery services, and street -level sales. Community education and the Community Power Path program, delivered with Pal Center will provide prevention, early intervention, and diversion to hundreds of youths and adults annually, with curriculum informed by Redwood City's Youth and Teen Advisory Boards. The program will be independently evaluated by Stanford’s Gardner Center.
41. City of Richmond, Office of Neighborhood Safety
Project Title: Rooted in Richmond: Cannabis Awareness, Reduction & Education Grant Funds Requested: $3,674,258
Summary: Richmond’s Office of Neighborhood Safety, with Advance Peace and RYSE (a community-based organization), proposes a 5- year youth cannabis prevention, early intervention, and harm -reduction initiative, Rooted in Richmond: Cannabis Awareness, Reduction & Education (ROOT CARE). The initiative will respond to Proposition 64 and local drivers of youth cannabis use, such as trauma, inequality, and economic stress. The program targets youth using cannabis or those at risk. In total, the project will serve 1,100 youth through prevention (60 per year in grades 4- 8), early intervention (60 per year in grades 9-12), and harm reduction (100 per year, ages 13- 20), and will train 100 service Attachment E-3
providers. Services will include cannabis -use prevention education, mentoring, case management, stipends, transformative travel excursions, employment supports, and support groups. Twice- yearly convenings and a Community of Practice will support service providers to align referral protocols and best practices.
42. City of San Bernardino
Project Title: San Bernardino Cannabis Community Safety and Health Initiative Grant Funds Requested: $4,476,076
Summary: San Bernardino is a medium sized city of approximately 220,000 residents where residents have limited access to accurate cannabis health information. This initiative brings enforcement, education, and prevention together under one coordinated effort. The City of San Bernardino will engage adults and youth via up to 100 community events and local school visits where residents receive direct cannabis education. Youth in local schools will learn through the Stanford Cannabis Prevention Toolkit, adult education will be based on best practice, and NGO partners will expand reach to community members who need additional support.
43. City of Santa Monica, Police Department
Project Title: Santa Monica Analytical Real -Time (SMART) Center: Driven Cannabis Enforcement and Community Health Project
Grant Funds Requested: $4,500,000
Summary: The City of Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) proposes a data driven program to reduce illicit cannabis activity, combat retail theft, and protect public health.
The project addresses Proposition 64 priorities under Public Safety and Enforcement and Public Health. SMPD will use sworn personnel and the SMART Center to conduct targeted enforcement, including inspections, compliance checks, surveillance, controlled buys, and follow up investigations of unlicensed cannabis operators, storefronts, delivery services, and cultivation sites. Public health and education efforts will be led by SMPD's Community Engagement Unit through press releases, public messaging, and outreach campaigns, increasing awareness of the risks of illicit cannabis, promoting identification of licensed retailers, and encouraging reporting of illegal activity.
44. City of Stockton
Project Title: Stockton Cannabis Public Safety & Prevention Project Grant Funds Requested: $4,500,000
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prevention strategies. The project will support enforcement operations focused on marijuana-impaired driving, illegal cannabis activity, and nuisance properties through dedicated personnel, vehicles, equipment, and data- driven deployment. In coordination with enforcement efforts, the project will support youth prevention and early intervention programming through the Launch Pad Youth Development Initiative, which provides cannabis education, mentorship, skill -building, and pro-social activities for at -risk youth.
Together, these coordinated enforcement and prevention efforts will improve public safety, reduce cannabis -related harm, and prevent youth involvement in substance use and illegal activity.
45. City of Tulare, Tulare County Office of Education
Project Title: Empowering Youth Leaders: A Strategic Framework for Community Cannabis Prevention
Grant Funds Requested: $4,500,000
Summary: This project strengthens illicit cannabis prevention in Tulare through an infrastructure grounded in youth voice and community change. An evergreen prevention program will be developed, drawing on Friday Night Live’s peer led model to shift youth attitudes and behaviors, while partnering with law enforcement to reduce illicit product sales. A youth council will co -design a data driven program guide, deliver culturally relevant education on laws and penalties, and guide the development and administration of a survey on perceptions and use. Findings from the survey will guide education and engagement initiatives, inform enforcement and compliance strategies against the illicit market. Over five years, the initiative builds capacity, establishes baseline data, and scales responsive strategies that reduce youth access and harm. This work offers a model grounded in youth engagement and community partnerships that can be replicated statewide, creating an opportunity for broader investment.
46. City of Union City Police Department
Project Title: Union City Police Department Public Safety Enhancement Initiative Grant Funds Requested: $226,252
Summary: Union City Police Department is pursuing the acquisition of AI Powered Evidence Analysis and Investigation Software, in addition to two unmarked enforcement vehicles for targeted operations to reduce dangerous and harmful activity involving illicit cannabis activity within City boundaries. The Union City Police Department has faced an increasing number of dangerous incidents disproportionately impacting vulnerable and marginalized groups. The pursuit of AI Powered Evidence Analysis and Investigation Software will allow officers more time and opportunities to respond to dangerous situations involving illicit cannabis activity near licensed cannabis centers with the help of an AI tool that can help parse an incredible amount of data and video that may help in Attachment E-3
future and ongoing investigations. The acquisition of the two unmarked enforcement vehicles would enable officers to covertly observe suspicious activity and repeat offenders who are routinely causing distress and harm to the community.
47. City of Vista
Project Title: City of Vista Cannabis Public Safety, Enforcement, and Youth Prevention Initiative
Grant Funds Requested: $4,500,000
Summary: The City of Vista proposes a comprehensive initiative to address cannabis - related public safety and youth health impacts through enforcement, prevention, and education. The project will strengthen enforcement against illegal cannabis activity through coordinated efforts between the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office and Code Enforcement, including inspections, investigations, and multi -agency operations. The project will also expand prevention and early intervention services by placing a dedicated School Resource Officer in middle schools to deliver cannabis education, identify at -risk youth, and connect students to supportive services. Community outreach efforts will increase awareness of cannabis laws and health risks. This balanced approach reduces illegal activity, prevents youth cannabis use, and improves community safety outcomes.
48. City of Watsonville, Police Department
Project Title: Cannabis Enforcement Project
Grant Funds Requested: $2,712,053
Summary: The Watsonville Police Department will address local impacts to public health and safety associated to the implementation of the Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act by creating a dedicated task force that will focus on illicit cannabis enforcement. The project goals include (1) increasing compliance with local and state cannabis laws (2) disrupting illicit cannabis activity , and (3) outreach campaign addressing safety risks of illicit cannabis products. These combined efforts will improve community health, consumer safety and the integrity of the licensed cannabis market.
49. County of Humboldt, Sheriff’s Office
Project Title: Humboldt County Illegal Grow Analysis, Enforcement, and Community Education Project
Grant Funds Requested: $4,499,899
Summary: Funding from the Prop 64 grant program will support the Humboldt County Illegal Grow Analysis, Enforcement, and Community Education Project, a multi -pronged approach that investigates and analyzes illegal grow sites, provides enforcement and safety, and addresses legalization’s impacts on young people, public health, safety, and Attachment E-3
the environment. The Department of Health & Human Services and the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office have partnered with the Southern Humboldt Family Resource Center to provide youth- focused juvenile diversion and substance use prevention education in Southern Humboldt and will expand these efforts countywide. Partnership with the Integral Ecology Research Center will facilitate cultivation site assessment, tracking, and creating restoration plans. The M arijuana Enforcement Team personnel are expanded and eq uipped with necessary hazardous mitigation Personal Protective Equipment to protect personnel from harmful grow pesticide fumigants. This project addresses the past, present, and future outcomes of the cannabis industry in Humboldt County.
50. County of Lake, Department of Probation
Project Title: Lake County Public Safety and Youth Programs Enhancement Grant Funds Requested: $4,496,900
Summary: Illegal cannabis cultivation poses significant risk to public safety, the environment, and community well-being in Lake County. Unpermitted cultivation sites are associated with water theft, habitat destruction, illegal pesticide use, and unsafe conditions. This strains local law enforcement and contributes to criminal behavior.
Individuals involved in cannabis -related offenses often return to illegal cannabis cultivation. Youth exposure to cannabis use further underscores the need for early intervention and prevention. This project addresses these issues through a coordinated, multi-department approach focused on enforcement, rehabilitation, and education.
51. County of Mendocino, Department of Public Health
Project Title: Youth VAPE SAFE: Cannabis Prevention & Education Mendocino County Grant Funds Requested: $2,733,260
Summary: Youth VAPE SAFE aims to reduce youth cannabis use in Mendocino County through a comprehensive, culturally responsive prevention strategy. Targeting youth ages 12- 20 and their families, and integrating community education, parental engagement, responsible vendor training, and accessible cannabis support. Activities include school-based programs, culturally relevant outreach, and partnerships with local organizations, healthcare providers, and law enforcement. The project also addresses environmental health by providing safe disposal options for vaping devices and batteries on school campuses. Guided by an Adult -led Cannabis Coalition and an active Youth Coalition, th e initiative leverages community assessments and existing resources to deliver impactful, sustainable interventions. Expected outcomes include decreased youth cannabis use, increased awareness of risks, and improved environmental safety
52. County of Mendocino, Sherriff’s Office
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Grant Funds Requested: $4,500,000
Summary: The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office seeks Prop 64 Cohort 4 funding to address extensive illicit commercial cannabis cultivation across more than 3,500 square miles of remote terrain. Illegal grows drive local homicides, human trafficking, and severe environmental damage, disproportionately impacting rural communities. Over 80% of the funds will expand enforcement of illicit commercial cannabis operations through essential personnel, specialized vehicles, and equipment otherwise unattainable withi n the county’s limited budget. Additional resources will support investigations directly linked to illicit commercial cannabis -related violent crime, environmental remediation, and coordinated operations with partner agencies. This investment will reduce c ommunity harm, protect natural resources, and strengthen long-term public health and safety.
53. County of Monterey, District Attorney’s Office
Project Title: Monterey County District Attorney Cannabis Enforcement and Public Health Collaborative
Grant Funds Requested: $4,276,075
Summary: The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office, in partnership with the Monterey County Health Department, proposes a coordinated effort to reduce the harms caused by illicit cannabis activity in Monterey County. The project will support investigations int o illegal cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and retail activity that threaten public safety, damage the environment, and undermine the regulated cannabis market. In coordination with partner agencies, the project will also address environmental violations and the sale of unsafe, unregulated cannabis products. The Health Department will complement this work through youth education, prevention, and Crime Prevention Through environmental design strategies that promote safer schools and healthier community environments.
54. County of Monterey, Sheriff’s Office
Project Title: County of Monterey Marijuana Eradication Team Grant Funds Requested: $4,498,009
Summary: The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Eradication Team is proposing a project to reduce illegal cannabis cultivation and improve community safety. Illegal grow sites continue to impact rural areas through environmental damage, water theft, and related criminal activity. This project focuses on increasing targeted enforcement operations, including eradication efforts, search warrants, and follow -up investigations.
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remote locations and operate in low -light conditions. Community outreach will help increase awareness and encourage reporting through workshops, multilingual materials, and anonymous tip options. Progress will be measured by operations conducted, sites eradicated, arrests, and community reports.
55. County of Nevada, Sheriff’s Office
Project Title: Enforcement and Prevention of Illicit Cannabis in Nevada County Grant Funds Requested: $4,499,900
Summary: Nevada County’s project proposal is to expand the county’s capacity to address public health and safety concerns brought about by the legalization of cannabis under Proposition 64. Our enforcement project is a collaboration between the Sheriff’s Office and the Community Development Agency Cannabis Compliance and Recreation Divisions and includes the addition of new investigative staff to focus on illicit cannabis, added enforcement vehicles and investigative equipment such as intelligence software and a drone, and a parks outreach position with a focus on prevention cannabis use among youth.
56. County of Santa Cruz, County Executive Office
Project Title: Radio Network Improvements to Support Rural Cannabis Enforcement Grant Funds Requested: $4,500,000
Summary: The County of Santa Cruz seeks Proposition 64 funding under Public Safety and Enforcement (PPA 1) to expand radio communications in rural areas impacted by illegal cannabis activity. Since 2019, the Sheriff’s Office has served approximately 300 search warrants at cannabis sites, where violent and property crimes – including robbery, burglary, theft, and homicide – have occurred, often involving firearms. These incidents frequently occur in remote areas with limited or no radio coverage, creating significant risks to officers and limiting coordination with dispatch and partner agencies. Grant funds will support equipment costs for a new Regional Interoperable Next Generation (RING) Radio System to improve reliable communications in these high- risk areas. Enhanced coverage will strengthen officer safety, improve multi -agency coordination, and support more effective enforcement and emergency response, directly aligning with Proposition 64 public safety goals.
57. County of Yolo, Department of Environmental Health
Project Title: Yolo County Illegal Cannabis Enforcement and Compliance Enhancement Project
Grant Funds Requested: $1,764,660
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Summary: Yolo County will apply Proposition 64 funding to build and strengthen its enforcement against illegal cannabis activity. Grant resources will sustain critical staffing to ensure consistent investigation of complaints, execution of inspection warrants, and coordination of multi-agency enforcement efforts. Strategic investments, such as drones for aerial assessments, will modernize how inspectors document evidence, assess sites, and collaborate with partner agencies. Legal and investigative services, supported through County Counsel and specialized contractors, will amplify the County’s ability to prepare cases and pursue administrative or civil actions when needed. Infrastructure upgrades, including secure refrigerated storage and transport capacity, will ensure seized materials are preserved safely and compliantly. Together, these elements expand the County’s capacity to identify, disrupt, and deter illegal cannabis activity.
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58. City and County of San Francisco, Department of Children, Youth, and t heir Families
Project Title: Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program Grant Funds Requested: $4,995,000
Summary: To fund projects addressing public health and safety associated with the implementation of the Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act. The purpose of these funds will be to address: PPA 1: Public Safety/Enforcement and PPA 3 Youth Development/Youth Prevention and Intervention. The San Francisco Office of Cannabis, through the Department of Children, Youth, and their Families seeks to leverage this grant opportunity to strengthen compliance, enforcement, and inspection efforts in addit ion to addressing youth development, prevention, and intervention strategies to mitigate substance abuse and promote healthy decision making.
59. City of Fresno, City Attorney’s Office
Project Title: Illegal Cannabis Eradication-Environmental Impact Grant Funds Requested: $1,440,788
Summary: The City of Fresno Code Enforcement Division seeks funding in the amount of $1.4 million to address the eradication of illegal cannabis of illegal cultivation and illegal retail sales. The environmental impact of residential and commercial illegal cultivation sites is detrimental to the health and safety of any occupants of the structures involv ed.
Illegal cultivation site workers will carelessly dump hazardous chemicals, adversely affecting the water table, not to mention the mold damage left behind where the grows took place. Illegal retail sales of cannabis have been a problem at the 150+ local smoke shops. Utilizing the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration and other agencies, we have assisted with processing illegal cannabis seizures. Code Enforcement Attachment E-3
then issues formal notices for zoning and building violations then citing for non- compliance. To date, our C annabis Administrative Prosecutor Program team program has effectively removed over $71 million of cannabis in street value from illegal cultivators and tens of thousands of illegal sales from smoke shops.
60. City of Fresno, Police Department
Project Title: Fresno Illicit Cannabis Market Enforcement & Public Safety Initiative Grant Funds Requested: $6,000,000
Summary: The Fresno Police Department proposes the formation of Fresno’s Cannabis Enforcement & Compliance Unit (CECU), a three- detective team supported by district overtime to reduce illegal cannabis operations linked to violence, fires, and unsafe living conditions. The initiative targets unlicensed cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and online sales that contributed to the killings of several of Fresno’s Youth. CECU will use intelligence driven strategies, digital forensics through the Multi -Agency Digital Lab, and coordinated inspections to shut down illegal sites, seize firearms, and protect consumers.
The project strengthens public outreach, improves interagency coordination, and enhances data driven enforcement. An evaluation team from C alifornia State University, Fresno will measure reductions in illegal cannabis activity, violent crime, and hazardous extraction labs while tracking enforcement outputs and community impact.
61. City of Los Angeles, Mayor’s Office
Project Title: Angeles National Forest: Hazardous Fuel Reduction, Habitat Restoration and Reforestation Project
Grant Funds Requested: $6,000,000
Summary: This project will reduce hazardous fuels around administrative sites and fuel break reduction in the Angeles National Forest (ANF), where illegal cannabis cultivation is a persistent issue. This project will apply strategies to lower the intensity, spread rate and severity of a fire by reducing vegetation in areas that may involve trespass grows, the diversion of water, and the use of toxic chemicals, sometimes in proximity to hiking trails. Project goals are: Strengthen Los Angeles’ capacity to identify and mitigate environmental hazards resulting from illegal cannabis -related activities through restoration and reforestation in the ANF and adjacent areas. Reduce wildfire risk in the ANF through removal of invasive flash-fuel species and restoration of fire-resilient native plant communities. Hire 20-25 conservation workers who live in the City of Los Angeles and commit to a paid 12- month hazardous fuel reduction, restoration and reforestation on-the-job training curriculum in the ANF.
62. City of Los Angeles, Police Department
Project Title: LAPD: Prop 64 Enforcement
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Grant Funds Requested: $6,000,000
Summary: Following the adaptation of Proposition 64, the City of Los Angeles enacted Measure M, establishing a comprehensive framework for the regulation, taxation, and enforcement of medical and recreational. Despite legalization, illegal businesses continue to operate posing direct threats to public safety, consumer health, and community trust.
In 2025, the Los Angeles Police Department’s cannabis enforcement operations resulted in 61,899 pounds of cannabis seized, 138 misdemeanor arrests, 32 felony arrest, and 34 firearms recovered. Under PPA 1, the City will: Reduce illegal cannabis dispensaries and illegal grow locations; enhance public safety and reduce crime around illegal locations; and protect consumer health and legal market integrity. The grant funds will be used for enforcement and public safety operations, equipment, technology, data collection, and training; project activities will focus on enforcement and interagency collaboration.
63. City of Sacramento, Department of Finance
Project Title: Sac Cannabis Enforcement and Public Information Campaign (EPIC) Program
Grant Funds Requested: $6,000,000
Summary: The City of Sacramento’s Office of Cannabis Management, under the Department of Finance as the lead agency, proposes a coordinated, multi -departmental initiative to reduce illicit cannabis activity, improve public health outcomes, and strengthen regulatory compliance through education, enforcement, and cross-agency collaboration.
This project brings together the Sacramento Police Department, Community Development Department, the Office of Cannabis Management, and the Youth, Parks and Community Enrichment de partment to implement a unified approach to addressing the impacts of the illicit cannabis market. The City’s goals include efforts to combat illicit cannabis use and sales through targeted patrolling and inspections, social media education campaigns to improve public health outcomes and continued outreach to youth regarding illicit cannabis use and its effects.
64. City of San Diego, San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Project Title: San Diego Integrated Youth Development and Cannabis Enforcement Initiative
Grant Funds Requested: $1,108,402
Summary: This project integrates a targeted enforcement component with proven youth development programs to enhance public safety, support a regulated cannabis market, and deliver evidence‑based prevention and mentoring services to more than 1,000 youth and 300 parents in San Diego. Through a robust partnership among three key organizations, Prop 64 funds will support both cannabis related enforcement and Attachment E-3
education, prevention, and diversion efforts for youth at highest risk of drug use in San Diego. The program will be delivered by SANDAG, the San Diego Police Department (SDPD), and STAR/PAL, a youth serving organization focused on building trust -based relationships between communities and law enforcement.
65. City of San Jose, Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department Project Title: Accountability. Resilience. Connection Program Grant Funds Requested: $3,959,448
Summary: Operated by the City of San José Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services, the Accountability. Resilience. Connection (ARC) Program utilizes transformative mentorship, wraparound services, prosocial recreational activities, and the evidence-based program, Botvin Life Skills, to promote protective factors and reduce risk factors linked to substance use and gun violence for local middle schoolers. The ARC Program will connect youth to the key types of positive childhood experiences (PCEs) necessary for health and resilience: relationships, safe environments, opportunities for belonging, and emotional growth. Intentionally housed at four middle schools in the city with high rates of multigenerational substance use, poverty, truancy, and violent suspensions, the ARC Program aims to prevent and reduce youth substance use, including cannabis use; enhance access to PCEs for youth and their families; and reduce violence in the community and within schools.
66. County of Alameda, Department of Public Health
Project Title: Rooted in Justice: Reentry, Youth, and Environmental Health in Deep East Oakland
Grant Funds Requested: $5,983,205
Summary: This project addresses the lasting public health, economic, and environmental harms of cannabis criminalization in Deep East Oakland and Sobrante Park, Alameda County, communities disproportionately impacted by enforcement, incarceration, and disinvestment. Alameda County Public Health (lead) and Planting Justice (primary community partner) will implement three integrated program areas: (1) paid reentry workforce development in regenerative agriculture, aquaponics, nursery operations, and composting for formerly incarcerated adults; (2) youth prevention and leadership through paid food sovereignty internships and cannabis prevention education; and (3) environmental health and restoration through composting, soil regeneration, urban agroforestry, and community food production. Partners include UC Cooperative Extension, the Public Defender's Office, and the Black Sobrante Park Community Healing Council.
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67. County of Alameda, Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) Project Title: Reconnecting Resilient Minds
Grant Funds Requested: $6,000,000
Summary: The Reconnecting Resilient Minds project addresses cannabis legalization's downstream impacts on Oakland's highest -risk opportunity youth – young people in cycles of violence, trauma, and marginalization overlooked by traditional systems. Led by ACOE with Alameda County Probation and the National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform, the Youth Violence Reduction Coordination Team identifies youth most at risk using evidence-based criteria. Two interventions are delivered: life coaching by credible messengers (Communities United for Restorative Justice), and academic re-engagement through ACOE's Education Liaison and Quest Academy teacher. Coaches provide one- on-one support, connections to housing, employment, and behavioral health, and whole- family engagement – because lasting change requires investing in the ecosystem around a young person, not the individual alone. Flexible credit recovery opens pathways into Oakland Unified School District or ACOE programs. These interventions reduce cannabis use, interrupt violence, and build the protective factors enabling lasting stability.
68. County of Contra Costa, Health Department - Tobacco Prevention Program Project Title: Building Sustainable, Youth‑Driven Cannabis Prevention Systems in Contra Costa County
Grant Funds Requested: $3,986,779
Summary: Contra Costa Health Tobacco Prevention Program and the Contra Costa Office of Education Tobacco Use Prevention Education program are seeking funds for the implementation of an upstream, youth development approach to cannabis use prevention education and community engagement. The aim is to support identified school districts to provide school-based cannabis prevention through evidence-based curriculum, alternatives-to-suspension, and peer -led education, as well as community -based youth leadership opportunities. This will be accomplished by establishing a public health centered framework to address the impact of cannabis legalization on youth, centering those most affected by environmental inequities and the war on drugs. Youth will learn about the harms associate d with underage cannabis use and develop skills and confidence to refuse use and delay initiation. The project aims to provide supportive interventions that promote and instill a healthy standard of living.
69. County of Riverside, First 5 Riverside County
Project Title: Riverside County Cannabis Prevention and Early Intervention Continuum Grant Funds Requested: $6,000,000
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Summary: Riverside County proposes a developmentally staged, cross-system cannabis prevention and harm -reduction continuum addressing local impacts of cannabis legalization across early childhood, adolescence, and highest-acuity foster youth. First 5 Riverside County (F5RC) will serve as fiscal lead and implement the prenatal -to-8 track through protective-factor promotion, early identification, caregiver education, and referral coordination delivered. Riverside University Health System-Public Health will lead public health education, safe storage messaging, epidemiology, and evaluation, including implementation through schools, sports leagues, and community groups serving youth and families. The Department of Public Social Services will provide the highest -acuity intervention layer through Harmony Haven and the BE WELL framework, integrating trauma-informed supports, cannabis risk mitigation, and stabilization for foster youth. The project builds on existing county infrastructure to reduce cannabis -related harm, strengthen coordination, and increase access to appropriate supports.
70. County of Riverside, Sheriff’s Office
Project Title: H.A.U.L . (Highways for Advancement, Unity and Logistics) Reentry and Recovery Project
Grant Funds Requested: $6,000,000
Summary: The H.A.U.L. Reentry and Recovery Project at the Sheriff’s Inmate Training and Education Bureau (SITE-B) seeks funding under Prop. 64 to enhance public safety, reduce illegal cannabis activity, and support successful reintegration of justice- involved individuals. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office proposes a coordinated approach between its Marijuana Enforcement Team (MET) and the SITE-B, combining enforcement with rehabilitative programming. The project requests $6,000,000 to support MET enforcement efforts and expand SITE -B’s commercial truck dr iving program, serving approximately 180 incarcerated individuals. In partnership with the Riverside County Office of Education and Riverside University Health System –Behavioral Health, the program will provide education, case management, and reentry support. H.A.U.L. promotes reduced recidivism and safer, healthier communities.
71. County of San Diego, Sheriff’s Office
Project Title: San Diego Sheriff's Office Cannabis Enforcement Operations Grant Funds Requested: $5,899,491
Summary: The San Diego Sheriff’s Office (SDSO) proposes a multifaceted initiative to disrupt illicit cannabis activity, enhance public safety, and strengthen community education. Through targeted investigations, package interdiction operations, and partnerships with federal, state, and commercial entities, SDSO's Marijuana Enforcement Team will identify and dismantle illegal cannabis networks while supporting compliance with evolving hemp and cannabis laws. Funding will support personnel, equipment, high Attachment E-3
risk operations, and a comprehensive public health media campaign addressing Assembly Bill 8 , focusing on parental education, youth prevention, and consumer awareness. Additional outreach, community events, and youth programming will expand prevention efforts countywide. Investments in evidence processing, waste management, and administrative staffing will ensure regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability.