Cigarette Restitution Fund Program
Forecasted
The Cigarette Restitution Fund Program funds scientific research and public health initiatives in Maryland to prevent tobacco use and reduce cancer through research, education, and community partnerships.
Funder: Maryland Cigarette Restitution Fund Program
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (projected)
Funding Amounts: Varies by program area; community grants typically a few thousand dollars, larger awards for academic research centers.
Summary: Supports tobacco use prevention, cessation, cancer prevention, education, screening, and research across Maryland.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; future cycles and amounts may change.
Description
The Cigarette Restitution Fund Program (CRFP) is a Maryland state initiative established using funds from the 1998 Master Tobacco Settlement Agreement. Its mission is to reduce the burden of tobacco-related diseases across Maryland through a comprehensive approach that includes tobacco use prevention and cessation, cancer prevention, early detection, education, screening, and translational research. The program operates through multiple channels, including local health departments, community organizations, and leading academic research centers (notably Johns Hopkins University and the University of Maryland). Funding supports a range of activities, from community-based education and screening to faculty research and recruitment in cancer and tobacco-related fields.
