



Application deadline extended to February 20, 2020

SMITHS FALLS, ON , Jan. 23, 2020 /CNW/ - Tweed CollectiveTM is pleased to announce that it has extended its application deadline and will be accepting submissions until February 20, 2020 . Tweed Collective is a social purpose initiative that funds community impact projects that are changing where and how Canadians live in meaningful ways.

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Canadian non-profits, registered charities and business improvement areas continue to be invited to submit their projects here to be considered for support. All applicants will receive a confirmation email once the Tweed Collective has received the application. We will review applications and respond within 45 days of the closing of the submission window, which is now February 20, 2020 . Grants are offered to charitable organizations who have big ideas on how to make their communities a better place for everyone. To be considered for support, organizations must be working towards one of Tweed Collective's three impact pillars which are:

Grow Opportunities: Local communities prosper when residents have access to opportunity. We invest in projects and programs that develop and enhance skills to help more Canadians find their path to prosperity.

Local communities prosper when residents have access to opportunity. We invest in projects and programs that develop and enhance skills to help more Canadians find their path to prosperity. Grow Greener: Greening and cleaning initiatives help build our understanding of the planet and the role that we play in sustainability. We fund projects that bring people together to learn, act and share to create a greener future for all.

Greening and cleaning initiatives help build our understanding of the planet and the role that we play in sustainability. We fund projects that bring people together to learn, act and share to create a greener future for all. Grow Connections: A sense of belonging brings purpose to our lives and is key to building vibrant communities. We support programs and projects that encourage connectivity through shared interests, improved accessibility, and the creation of welcoming public spaces.

Through Tweed Collective, Canopy Growth is giving back while also building awareness, understanding and valued relationships with stakeholders, partners, and customers while being mindful of the Company's role in society and as a community member and neighbour.

Visit tweedcollective.com for more details on the program and to submit a project for consideration.

Here's to Future Growth (and growing good together).

About Tweed

Tweed is a globally recognized cannabis brand and subsidiary of Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX:WEED, NYSE: CGC). It has built a large and loyal following by focusing on quality products and meaningful customer relationships. Tweed doesn't just sell cannabis, it facilitates a conversation about a product we've all heard about but haven't met intimately yet. It is approachable and friendly, yet reliable and trusted. In addition to producing industry leading, high quality, safe cannabis products, Tweed is also leading the way in ensuring the legal cannabis industry grows responsibly and serves as a force for good. This includes Tweed's partnership with Uber and MADD Canada to advance awareness on the dangers of driving high, the creation of Hi. Society to support budtender education across the country, and the Tweed Collective who is investing in social, responsible initiatives that will transform where and how Canadians live in meaningful ways. These are just a few of the ways Tweed is helping advance this incredible new industry. Learn more at www.tweed.com.

About Canopy Growth Corporation

"Canopy Growth" or the "Company" (TSX:WEED, NYSE:CGC) is a world-leading diversified cannabis, hemp and cannabis device company, offering distinct brands and curated cannabis varieties in dried, oil and Softgel capsule forms, as well as medical devices through Canopy Growth's subsidiary, Storz & Bickel GMbH & Co. KG. From product and process innovation to market execution, Canopy Growth is driven by a passion for leadership and a commitment to building a world-class cannabis company one product, site and country at a time. Canopy Growth has operations in over a dozen countries across five continents.

Canopy Growth's medical division, Spectrum Therapeutics is proudly dedicated to educating healthcare practitioners, conducting robust clinical research, and furthering the public's understanding of cannabis, and has devoted millions of dollars toward cutting edge, commercializable research and IP development. Spectrum Therapeutics sells a range of full-spectrum products using its colour-coded classification Spectrum system as well as single cannabinoid Dronabinol under the brand Bionorica Ethics. Canopy Growth operates retail stores across Canada under its award-winning Tweed and Tokyo Smoke banners. Tweed is a globally recognized cannabis brand which has built a large and loyal following by focusing on quality products and meaningful customer relationships.

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