Based on the above infographic the breakdown of where these licenses will be awarded is based on population distribution. The anticipated 150 licenses will largely go toward the larger cities including Manhattan, Long Island, Brooklyn, Mid-Hudson, and Queens slated to receive the most CAURD licenses. Individuals that are successful in the CAURD licensing process will become eligible to access a $200 million Social Equity Cannabis Fund and potential turnkey storefronts that are being secured and built by DASNY.
Regulators also expect that approximately 25 of the CAURD licenses will go to eligible non-profits, especially if they have a history of serving justice-involved individuals.