# Will County Ad Hoc Cannabis Revenue Review Committee Meeting October 13, 2026

The Will County Board’s Ad Hoc Cannabis Revenue Review Committee met on October 13, 2026, and reviewed a condensed draft policy for distributing cannabis tax revenue. Members discussed grant priorities and the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) process, including use of an outside consultant to assess eligibility and score applications. Staff said consultant costs are taken from the award allocation, with typical requests up to 10% and prior negotiations as low as 5%; a consultant for future programs would be selected under the county’s procurement requirements. Birth to Five Illinois had supported the childcare grant. Members discussed adding “food stability” as an allowable use while retaining flexibility in the listed priorities, and emphasized the need for measurable outcomes and reporting from recipients. The transcript does not show a formal vote adopting the revised policy or approving a consultant contract or grant awards.

The committee also discussed proposed FY2027 funding, including a proposed $50,000 for food stability; staff reported just over $20,000 had been spent on the existing food-basket effort to date, with a senior component still being developed. Members questioned proposed allocations to specific organizations and requested clearer program results and budget information; staff offered to provide program metrics at a future finance meeting. The transcript cites approximately $1.65 million in proposed allocations to specific groups and $500,000 not allocated, though the amount is garbled. The committee discussed that ad hoc recommendations go to the Executive Committee for formal action. Minutes were approved by roll call; no other spending or procurement motion is clearly recorded as passed.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Professional Services
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 13, 2026

### Sources
- [Will County Ad Hoc Cannabis Revenue Review Committee Meeting October 13, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4pfqrFRyS0) - Will County Board