RFP #2026000104 Tobacco Health Equity Technical Assistance
This grant from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment funds technical assistance and research-based strategies to advance health equity in tobacco prevention and cessation statewide.
Funder: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Due Dates: September 8, 2026: Written inquiry submission deadline (2 p.m. MDT) | September 29, 2026: Bid (full proposal) submission deadline (2 p.m. MDT)
Funding Amounts: Approximately $11.2 million available for FY27; individual awards by tier ($100,000 to $700,000+ per agency/year); 12-month initial period with possible annual renewals.
Summary: Supports technical assistance to advance health equity in tobacco prevention and cessation across Colorado.
Key Information: Only Colorado Local Public Health Agencies (LPHAs) are eligible; multi-tiered funding with required staffing and activities.
Description
This funding opportunity, managed by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), provides support for technical assistance aimed at advancing health equity in tobacco prevention, education, and cessation throughout Colorado. The program aligns with the state’s strategic goals to reduce tobacco-related disparities and is part of a broader tobacco funding portfolio supported by Amendment 35 tobacco tax revenues. The initiative seeks to build capacity among Local Public Health Agencies (LPHAs) to implement evidence-based strategies and community-driven solutions that address the social determinants of health related to tobacco and nicotine use.
