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Cannabis Social Equity Advisory Board (CSEAB) Meeting
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Cannabis Social Equity Advisory Board (CSEAB) Meeting
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 Time: 4pm – 5pm
AGENDA:
1. Welcome and Introduction – Keisha Brice, Chair
2. [2 mins] Approval of 4/3/26 Meeting Minutes – Keisha Brice, Chair
3. [2 mins] FY26 SEGP Contracting Update – Joe Gilmore, EOED
4. Program Evolution – Juan Vega, EOED
- Launch of a New Community Grant Program
- Preview of and advisory board feedback on proposed regulatory changes
- Eligible grantees
- Eligible use of grant funds
- Business Loan Program
- Explore interest of third parties to make loans
- Leverage additional lending through loan guarantees
- Request for information to be released late summer or early fall 2026 •
- Future Considerations for FY27 Social Equity Grant Program
- Cap on number of grants per eligible applicant
- Transition grantees to loan program
5. [5 mins] FY26 Annual Legislative Report Review – Joe Gilmore, EOED
6. Adjourn – Keisha Brice, Chair