Summary
The committee approved how nonprofits will apply for the next round of Children's Fund grants, worth about $530,000 over two years from cannabis tax revenue. The current cycle awarded $471,000 to 18 agencies serving local kids and young adults.
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Last discussed Feb 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
About $265,000 a year — roughly $530,000 over the two-year cycle — from the city's cannabis tax will fund youth-serving nonprofits.
✅Who benefits
Santa Cruz children, youth, and young adults served by nonprofit grant recipients.
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