The following is a non-exhaustive guide to technical and financial assistance programs and educational resources available to cannabis entrepreneurs at no cost. Listing in this guide does not imply an endorsement of a program or its contents by the City and County of Denver. If you know of a free technical or financial assistance program or other educational resource that should be listed, email marijuanainfo@denvergov.org.
Technical assistance programs
Colorado Bar Association Pro Bono Social Equity Program
Free, 30-minute consultations for social equity applicants. Learn more about the program.
Colorado Cannabis Technical Assistance Program
Self-paced online coursework focused on the foundations of cannabis business development. Learn more about this program provided by the Colorado Cannabis Business Office.
Weedmaps Social Equity Program
Free business support tools for social equity licensees. Sign up or email socialequity@weedmaps.com to learn more.
Eaze Momentum Program
Twelve-week educational program with grant funding. Learn more about the program. Applications are closed for 2022. Check back in 2023.
Financial assistance programs
Colorado Cannabis Business Pilot Grant
Funding opportunity for social equity cannabis businesses that have been awarded, or are actively pursuing, a marijuana business license. Learn more about this program and sign up for the Cannabis Business Office newsletter to be notified when applications open.
Webinars and other educational resources
Webinar: Cannabis Accounting 101: Intro to Accounting for Social Equity Operators
Hosted by Vicente Sederberg LLP – Watch a recording of the webinar.
Webinar: Cannabis Real Estate Considerations
Hosted by Vicente Sederberg LLP – Watch a recording of the webinar.
Webinar: Hot Topics for Accounting and Tax for the Cannabis Industry
Hosted by the National Cannabis Industry Association – Watch a recording of the webinar.
Guide: Colorado Business Resource Book
Published by the Colorado Business Development Foundation and the Colorado Small Business Development Center Network, the Colorado Business Resource Book details information about the basics of starting a business in Colorado.
Guide: Business Startup Checklist
Published by Denver’s Office of Economic Development and Opportunity, the Business Startup Checklist covers the basics of starting a business in Denver.