Funds Arkansas community programs to prevent tobacco use, promote cessation, eliminate secondhand smoke, and reduce health disparities through evidence-based strategies and coalition efforts.
Funder: Arkansas Department of Health
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (questions due) | March 2027 (full application due)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000 per year for up to 4 years (max $400,000 per award); up to 15 awards expected.
Summary: Funds community-based programs in Arkansas to prevent tobacco use, promote cessation, eliminate secondhand smoke exposure, and advance health equity through coalitions, education, and policy advocacy.
Key Information: Forecasted cycle—dates are projected; eligibility limited to not-for-profits and political subdivisions in Arkansas.
This program funds community-based tobacco prevention and cessation initiatives across Arkansas, aiming to reduce tobacco use, prevent youth initiation, eliminate exposure to secondhand smoke, and address tobacco-related health disparities. Grantees are expected to implement comprehensive, evidence-based strategies, including coalition building (youth and adult), policy advocacy, community education, and outreach to healthcare providers. The program emphasizes advancing health equity and requires ongoing data collection, performance reporting, and participation in required trainings and meetings.