Minnesota Cannabis Programs & Resources
North Star provides links to official Minnesota resources for cannabis grants, workforce development, business navigation, and related public programs. North Star does not administer these programs.
CanRenew
Community restoration grants administered by the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management.
Official program pageCanGrow
Farmer training and farmer-loan grant programs administered by the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management.
Official program pageCanNavigate
Business navigation and technical assistance supported by Minnesota DEED.
Official program pageCanTrain
Workforce-development grants related to Minnesota's legal cannabis industry.
Official program pageCanStartup
Financing support for eligible licensed Minnesota cannabis microbusinesses through approved nonprofit lenders. This is not a North Star formation grant.
Official program pageProgram status and eligibility can change. Please confirm current requirements directly with OCM or DEED.
Official Reference Sources
Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM)
Current grant structure, objectives, award and timeline information, and official program links.
Minnesota DEED — Cannabis business resources
Navigation, workforce grants, and microbusiness financing distinctions.
Minnesota Secretary of State — Chapter 317A
Nonprofit corporation formation and filing requirements.
Minnesota Attorney General — Charities
Board fiduciary duties; charitable registration and annual reporting triggers.
IRS — Charities and nonprofits
Exempt purposes, private-benefit prohibition, and political activity limits.
FDA — Cannabis regulation and research
No general FDA approval of cannabis to treat disease; careful claims and research language.
External links are provided for navigation only. North Star does not control or endorse the content of state or federal agency websites, and program details change — always confirm current requirements with the agency directly.