[Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth](https://vfhy.org/grants-and-funding)

July 1, 2024 (grant cycle start) | June 30, 2027 (grant cycle end)

$8 million total awarded across 61 organizations; typical awards range up to ~$159,000 over three years.

Supports initiatives to prevent and reduce youth tobacco, nicotine, and vaping product use in Virginia.

--- ## Description The Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth (VFHY) has awarded $8 million in grants to 61 organizations across Virginia to support youth tobacco use prevention. These grants are intended to fund programs and initiatives that address the prevention and reduction of tobacco, nicotine, and vaping product use among youth. The funded projects aim to improve public health by targeting critical issues related to youth substance use, with a focus on evidence-based strategies and community engagement. --- ## Due Dates - Grant cycle start: July 1, 2024 - Grant cycle end: June 30, 2027 No open application deadlines are currently available for this cycle; awards have been announced. --- ## Funding Amount - Total funding: $8 million awarded - Number of awards: 61 organizations funded - Typical award size: Up to approximately $159,000 per organization over three years (some awards are lower based on organizational scope and proposal) --- ## Eligibility - Eligible applicants included community-based organizations, local governments, school districts, coalitions, and nonprofits based in Virginia. - Projects must focus on youth tobacco, nicotine, and/or vaping prevention or reduction. - Eligibility for future cycles may be similar; check the [VFHY grants page](https://vfhy.org/grants-and-funding) for updates. --- ## Application Process - This grant cycle (RFP #852P024) is closed; awards have been made for the period July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027. - For future funding opportunities, monitor the [VFHY grants and funding page](https://vfhy.org/grants-and-funding) for new RFPs and application instructions. - Typical application steps include submission of a proposal in response to an RFP, with details on program scope, evaluation plans, and organizational capacity. --- ## Additional Information - The focus of this funding round is on the prevention and reduction of youth tobacco, nicotine, and vaping product use. - Awarded organizations span a range of community services, schools, healthcare providers, and youth-focused nonprofits. --- ## External Links - [VFHY Notification for Intent to Award – RFP #852P024](https://vfhy.org/notification-for-intent-to-award-rfp-852p024) - [VFHY Notice of Intent to Award Grant Contracts (PDF)](https://vfhy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/RFP-852P024-Notice-of-Intent-to-Award-2024.pdf) - [VFHY Grants and Funding Overview](https://vfhy.org/grants-and-funding) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Web Contact | |------------------------|------------------------------|-----------------|------------------------------------| | VFHY General Inquiries | vfhy@vfhy.org | (804) 371-0276 | [Contact Form](https://vfhy.org/contact) | | Chief Public Information Officer | bsmith@vfhy.org | — | — |

Notification for Intent to Award – RFP #852P024

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