California officials have awarded nearly $30 million in grants for marijuana-focused academic research projects.
The government-funded studies will focus on issues such as cannabis use by older people, the effects of THC beverages, the therapeutic potential of novel cannabinoids, how compounds like terpenes affect product flavoring, tribal participation in the legal market and the environmental impact of marijuana licensing programs.
This marks the third round of grants delivered through the program—which is funded by marijuana tax revenue—raising the total distributions to about $80 million.
The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) said it prioritized proposals in research areas including educational methods of improving public health and safety, crop yields, state and local marijuana policies, consumer preferences, environmental sustainability and other topics.
“All research findings will be made available at no cost to the public to support broad access to rigorous, science-backed research while contributing to the national understanding of cannabis,” the department said in a press release on Monday.
“DCC received 149 proposals,” it said. “Funding decisions were based on researchers demonstrating strong scientific methodologies, the potential of their research to improve public understanding of cannabis and its effects, and to inform future policymaking.”
Here are some examples of grant awardees
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