Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 7, § 987

(1) There is established the Cannabis Business Development Fund, which shall be managed in accordance with 32 V.S.A. chapter 7, subchapter 5.

(2) The Fund shall comprise: a one-time contribution of $50,000.00 per integrated license to be made on or before October 15, 2022; and

(3) monies allocated to the fund by the General Assembly.

(4) The Fund shall be used for the following purposes: to provide low-interest rate loans and grants to social equity applicants to pay for ordinary and necessary expenses to start and operate a licensed cannabis establishment;

(5) to pay for outreach that may be provided or targeted to attract and support social equity applicants;

(6) to assist with job training and technical assistance for social equity applicants; and

(7) to pay for necessary costs incurred in administering the Fund.