STEPP FY27-29 LPHA Interest Form
Forecasted
This grant funds Colorado local public health agencies to implement equitable, evidence-based tobacco education, prevention, and cessation programs focused on reducing health disparities and advancing community-level tobacco control.
Funder: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (STEPP FY27-29 LPHA Interest Form submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Total pool ~$11.2M for FY27; individual awards range from up to $100,000 to $700,000+ per year, based on tier; three-year grant cycle.
Summary: Supports Colorado Local Public Health Agencies in tobacco education, prevention, and cessation initiatives via a three-year, non-competitive funding cycle.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity—dates and details are projected; check the program page for updates.
Description
This grant opportunity, part of the State Tobacco Education and Prevention Partnership (STEPP) program, is designed to support Colorado Local Public Health Agencies (LPHAs) in implementing evidence-based tobacco education, prevention, and cessation initiatives. Funded through Amendment 35 state tobacco tax revenue, the program operates on a three-year funding cycle, with awards aligned to the state fiscal year. The initiative emphasizes equity, sustainability, and community capacity, requiring grantees to address health disparities and advance policy, systems, and environmental changes in tobacco control. Funding is non-competitive and intended to ensure a robust statewide infrastructure for tobacco control.
