RFP #2026000103 Tobacco Product Waste Technical Assistance
Funds technical assistance for Colorado organizations to address the environmental impact of tobacco product waste using evidence-based strategies, with a focus on health equity and local capacity-building.
Funder: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026: Written inquiry deadline (projected) | January 2027: Bid submission deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: Annual pool ~$11.2M; individual awards typically $100,000–$700,000+ depending on tier and scope; 12-month grant period with possible renewal.
Summary: Supports technical assistance projects addressing environmental impacts of tobacco product waste in Colorado communities.
Key Information: All dates are projected; applicants should check the program page for updates and instructions.
Description
This grant opportunity, managed by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), funds technical assistance efforts to address the environmental impact of tobacco product waste statewide. The program is part of a three-year cycle supported by Amendment 35 state tobacco tax revenue and aims to provide expertise, resources, and capacity-building support to organizations working to mitigate tobacco product waste and its associated harms. Funding supports evidence-based and promising practices, policy, health systems, and environmental changes, with a strong emphasis on health equity and local capacity.
