To: Board of Supervisors
From: County Administrative Office
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Authorize Staff to Apply for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Community Equity Grant (CEG) Through the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development for the Project Trellis Local Equity Program
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Authorize staff to apply for the FY 2026-27 CEG application cycle for $850,000 of state funds for Project Trellis Local Equity grants; and
2. Authorize an allocation of $100,000 in match from the General Fund to be included in the FY 2027-28 budget.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board’s Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: A Diverse, Equitable & Robust Economy
Strategic Plan Category: 2001 - Promote strong economic resiliency and growth
DISCUSSION:
The County of Humboldt’s Cannabis Local Equity Program, commonly referred to as Project Trellis or Project Trellis Local Equity Program, is a state-funded initiative designed to support local communities and individuals that were negatively impacted by cannabis prohibition. Since its inception in 2019, the program has provided over 469 grants, dispersing approximately $11.3 million to Humboldt County cannabis business operators. Currently the program supports direct payments to applicants for a broad set of uses as well as payments on behalf of the recipient to the Treasurer-Tax Collector for past due Measure S taxes and to the Planning and Building Department for past due fees.
On Oct. 2, 2026, staff from the County Administrative Office's Economic Development Division received notice from GO-Biz announcing the release of the FY 2026-27 Grant Solicitation for the CEG’s Program for Local Jurisdictions. The application period closes on Dec. 1, 2026.
The GO-Biz CEG is the primary funding source for the Project Trellis Local Equity Program and is intended to sup...
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