Social Equity Resources

Welcome to the Social Equity Assistance Program

Anchored in the Rhode Island Cannabis Act’s Social Equity Assistance Program and Fund, this resource page is designed to guide and empower individuals and communities most impacted by past cannabis prohibition as they navigate the state’s cannabis licensing and regulatory process.

Within, you will find recorded presentations that walk prospective applicants through the Social Equity Program, notice of public workshops, and reference materials to support the application process. We are also updating our FAQ page regularly based on questions submitted through our new Social Equity Inquiry Box ccc.socialequity@ccc.ri.gov.

Stay tuned for more content and expanded units in the coming weeks.

Details on what you’ll find here:

• Technical Assistance Resources: A growing library of recorded videos and instructional materials to guide you through Social Equity Applicant Status Certification, licensing application, business development, and compliance.
• Regulatory insights: Access to Cannabis Control Commission meetings and presentations relevant to social equity policy.
• Helpful links: Curated resources from state and local partners. (Coming soon)
• Interactive Disproportionately Impacted Areas Map: See Rhode Island’s disproportionately impacted areas to determine if you qualify for social equity eligibility.

Social Equity Workshops

Past Workshops

• January 16, 2025 - Pawtucket Public Library

• July 17, 2025 - CCRI Newport Campus

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Upcoming Workshops

• August 5, 2025
• 5:30- 7:30 PM
• Rhode Island College - Workforce Development Hub
  • 934 Dexter Street Central Falls, RI 02863