The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) is soliciting proposals from public universities in California for research projects that study the implementation and effects of cannabis legalization. The purpose of this grant is to expand academic knowledge of cannabis, gain insight into how government policy decisions impact individuals, communities, and equity, and support government officials in fact-based policymaking. Up to $30 million in grants will be awarded, with individual awards ranging from $1 to $2,000,000. The grant funds are available to public universities in California, and the department will consider only one proposal per applicant for a given research project. The period of performance is two years. • The grant is open to public universities in California. • The grant aims to expand academic knowledge of cannabis and its effects. • The grant will support research projects that study the implementation and effects of cannabis legalization. • Up to $30 million in grants will be awarded. • Individual awards will range from $1 to $2,000,000. • The grant funds are available to public universities in California. • The department will consider only one proposal per applicant for a given research project. • The period of performance is two years.