CanRenew Community Restoration Grant

CanRenew community restoration grants support eligible organizations that make investments in communities disproportionately affected by the enforcement of cannabis laws, identified as communities where residents are eligible to be social equity applicants. Learn more about social equity qualifications.

Award amount

Total annual available funding is $1 million in fiscal year 2025. Grant awards for the first round of funding are expected to range from $50,000 to $200,000 per project. OCM intends to fund investments in eligible communities throughout the state. This is a competitive grant program.

Grant timeline

Grantees will be announced soon, with projects starting around June 30, 2025. Funds must be used within a one-year period, with operations starting within 90 days of the award notice. Applications for the next round of CanRenew grants will open later this winter. Please check back for further updates about the grant process.

Objective

Projects will address a range of community needs, including economic development, public health, violence prevention, youth development, and civil legal aid.

Eligible organizations

  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Federally recognized Tribes
  • Educational institutions
  • Local units of government
  • Private businesses
  • Community groups
  • Partnerships between different types of organizations

Applications are evaluated based on their potential community impact, the applicant’s track record of success, and community support. Priority is given to applications that demonstrate prior success with similar projects, strong community backing, and youth engagement projects.

Minnesota Statutes

For more information, go to Minnesota Statutes, section 342.70.

Webinars

Check out our CanRenew Grant Informational and Technical Assistance session, where we guided prospective applicants through the request for proposals process.

Recorded webinars:

Contact

For questions, email grants.ocm@state.mn.us.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)