Deadline:

Aug 1, 2006 - Closed

Program Area:

Public Health

Purpose:

A national initiative that provides resources and technical assistance for local, regional and nationally-based organizations and tribal groups interested in implementing effective tobacco prevention and cessation policy initiatives.

This program only accepts proposals submitted online.

Program Information:

• Call for Proposals

Eligibility & Selection Criteria:

To be eligible, an applicant:

• must be a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or a tribal group recognized by the U.S. federal government.
• cannot be a private foundation as defined under Section 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code.
• must have demonstrated success in policy advocacy and grassroots organizing. Note:particular attention will be given to applicants working in communities or states most affectedby tobacco-related disease and exposure.
• must not currently accept funds or other support from tobacco companies nor have any tobacco industry employees or board members involved in decision-making positions within the organization.
• must provide proof of hard cash matching fund commitments for grants over $75,000.

See the Eligibility Requirements section of the CFP for details.

Applicants will be evaluated based on the selection criteria listed on page 9 of the CFP.

Total Award:

• Grants will range from $75,000–$150,000 depending on the strength of the proposal and the matching funds raised by the applicant.
• Grants will be 13 months in duration from December 1, 2006 to December 31, 2007.

Related Materials:

• View National Program Office