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BECMA Cannabis Business
Empowerment Program

BECMA is launching it's inaugural Cannabis Business Empowerment Program , a focused initiative to help Boston’s cannabis equity applicants and licensed equity businesses launch, stabilize, and scale —in partnership with the City of Boston.

Building on our proven Back Office Support Services (BOSS) model, the program delivers non-dilutive grants, expert technical assistance (legal, accounting, marketing), and essential tools/technology , all tailored to where your business is today so you can move faster tomorrow.

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WHO IS IT FOR?

Boston Only

Certified Cannabis Equity Applicants and licensed equity businesses recognized by the City of Boston.

WHAT YOU GET

• Tiered support aligned to your stage:
– Financial support with grants up to $40,000
– Foundational: entity formation, planning, early filings.
– Capacity Building: accounting, legal, marketing, payroll/bookkeeping set-up.
– Growth & Scaling: equipment, advanced legal/accounting support, operations consulting.
• Professional services via vetted providers, plus referrals into City TA.
• Essential tech & software to streamline operations.

HOW IT WORKS

• Apply online (brief eligibility + business assessment).
• Get evaluated and matched to a support tier with a custom plan.
• Receive services & grants, with milestone-based disbursements and hands-on monitoring.
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KEY DATES

Application Window Opens Monday, September 8, 2025
Application Window Closes Monday, October 6, 2025
Eligibility Notifications Sent Monday, October 13, 2025
In-Depth Assessments & Review Period Tuesday, October 14 – Friday, November 7, 2025
Final Award Notifications Sent Monday, November 10, 2025

SPREAD THE WORD

Know a qualified entrepreneur or operator? Share this program and encourage them to apply when the portal opens on September 8.

Together, we can convert equity policy into equity outcomes for Boston’s cannabis economy.

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The Black Economic Council of Massachusetts (BECMA) is a member-based nonprofit organization that builds Black wealth across Massachusetts by supporting and empowering Black-owned businesses and removing barriers to opportunity and prosperity for the Black community.

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