When your brand sponsors NCSEF, you invest in equitable pathways to cannabis licensure, education, and economic opportunity for communities most impacted by prohibition.
NCSEF sponsorship connects your brand to a nationally recognized social equity nonprofit with measurable community impact and a growing audience of cannabis professionals and advocates.
Associate your brand with a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to cannabis equity, expungement, and economic justice — values that resonate with conscious consumers.
Connect with equity license applicants, cannabis entrepreneurs, policymakers, advocates, and professionals across Kentucky and beyond.
Your sponsorship funds real outcomes: 15 licenses helped, 50+ jobs created, $2M invested in West Louisville — documented results you can stand behind.
Website placement, course materials, email newsletters, event signage, social media, and press releases — your logo reaches our entire community.
All sponsorship contributions to NCSEF (EIN 99-2668019) are tax-deductible as charitable contributions under IRS Section 501(c)(3).
As Kentucky's cannabis market grows, early equity-focused partnerships position your brand as a leader in responsible, inclusive industry development.
All tiers are annual partnerships. Custom packages available for multi-year commitments and in-kind contributions.
Custom in-kind sponsorships (pro-bono services, equipment, venue, etc.) are welcome. Contact us to discuss.
| Benefit | 🥉 Community $500 |
🥈 Equity Ally $1,500 |
🥇 Industry Leader $5,000 |
🏵️ Founding $10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logo on sponsor wall | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Social media mentions / year | 1 | 4 | 12 | 24 |
| Newsletter inclusion | Annual | Monthly | Dedicated spotlight | Monthly dedicated |
| Recognition certificate | ✓ | ✓ | + Impact report | Framed + annual report |
| Event signage | — | ✓ | Priority placement | Premier + naming rights |
| Course material branding | — | — | All 3 programs | Named module sponsor |
| Press release mention | — | — | Featured | Co-branded |
| Speaking opportunity | — | — | — | Annual keynote slot |
| Homepage banner placement | — | — | — | ✓ Exclusive |
| Tax-deductible contribution | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
These organizations believe that cannabis equity is not optional — it’s essential.
“The legal cannabis industry is being built right now. The only question is whether it will be built with equity at its center or as an afterthought. Our sponsors help us make sure equity comes first — in education, in licensing, in capital, and in community reinvestment. Every partnership we secure translates directly into another family’s chance.”
Tell us about your organization and which tier interests you. Our team will follow up within 2 business days with a detailed sponsorship proposal and next steps.
Our team is happy to build a custom sponsorship package that fits your organization’s goals and budget. No proposal is too small or too large.
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