Supports Colorado research and community projects to prevent chronic diseases and reduce health disparities through evidence-based public health and tobacco control initiatives.
Funder: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (RFA #48964768 full application) | December 2026 (STEPP FY27-29 LPHA Interest Form) | October 2026 (FY26 LPHA Chronic Disease Pilot Funding)
Funding Amounts: Three-year grants; funding levels depend on legislative appropriations and program authority.
Summary: Supports Colorado public health initiatives targeting disease prevention, health disparities, and tobacco-related programs using state tobacco tax revenue.
Key Information: All dates and details are projected; final deadlines and requirements will be confirmed on the program page.
Amendment 35 funding opportunities, administered by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, provide three-year grants funded by state tobacco tax revenue. These grants support projects focused on cancer, cardiovascular, and chronic pulmonary disease prevention, reducing health disparities, and tobacco education, prevention, and cessation in Colorado. Funding is awarded based on legislative appropriations and the spending authority of each program, with separate grant cycles and program-specific requirements. The grant programs are intended to advance public health and address inequities through evidence-based interventions and community-driven initiatives.