As of May 2020, Las Vegas NORML launched “The Giving Tree Fund” as a means to provide support to those in need within the cannabis community.

We hope this program continues to grow, maximizing our ability to help who need it most across the state of Nevada. It is with great honor that we proudly announce an initial contribution from the Tuttleman Foundation of $25,000.

This contribution will allow an initial roll out of the program as follows:

The Giving Tree
100 Awards, $250 Each

100 awards of $250 each to applicants who meet eligibility criteria on a first come, first served basis.

Submit application here by Monday, June 8th, 2020 8:00 pm PST.

For more information, please write us here: givingtree@lvnorml.org

Eligibility Criteria

  1. Registered Nevada Medical Marijuana Patient or were gainfully employed with an agent card in the Nevada cannabis industry.
  2. Must have been a valid medical patient or hold a valid agent card as of March 1, 2020.
  3. Must have been furloughed/laid off as of March 1 – May 30th, 2020, with:
    1. …confirmed documentation from employer with applicant’s name, last day of employment and contact information for employer with company name and address, or,
    2. …submit written proof of unemployment benefits or other verification of enrollment from welfare programs from the state of Nevada.
  4. Must be a resident of Nevada with a valid state-issued identification or 2 pieces of mail verifying residency.
  5. Must have and submit a valid Social Security number upon request.
  6. Must have a valid mailing address for payment to be sent to.
  7. Must complete and submit an application by deadline.
  8. If chosen, the recipient must provide a Social Security number and completed W9 form by chosen deadline set in place by Las Vegas NORML. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.
  9. Awardees will be given the option to submit a one-minute video about what this money means to them. Qualification will not be based on content of video and is only used for documentary purposes.
  10. Sign the certification statement forms stating that:
    1. Recipient will not use money to purchase marijuana as it is illegal under federal law.
    2. May not be relative or spouse of Matrix Nevada or Nevada NORML and its subsidiaries.
    3. The recipient will return completed W9 if chosen.
    4. Award will be taxable.
    5. “I certify this information is correct.”

The Board of Las Vegas NORML reserves the rights to revise eligibility criteria for each donor cycle with unanimous board vote.

Selection Process

  • Selection process includes a deciding committee who will review all applications received by deadline.
  • The committee will consist of no less than 3 and no more than 5 individuals unrelated to the board of Nevada NORML or Matrix Nevada.
  • Recipients will be determined based on ⅔ majority vote of the deciding committee.
  • Each member of the deciding committee will review each application and provide ruling on each applicant based on eligibility criteria.
  • Applications will be accepted based on order they are received on a first come, first serve basis.