RFP #2026000110 Tobacco Free Schools Technical Assistance, Second Chance, and TrekPointe
This grant supports evidence-based tobacco prevention and cessation programs in Colorado schools, focusing on reducing tobacco use and health disparities through technical assistance and regional collaboration.
Funder: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Written inquiry) | January 2027 (Full proposal)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from up to $100,000 to $700,000+ per year; total pool approx. $11.2 million for FY27; 12-month initial period with possible multi-year renewal.
Summary: Supports technical assistance and evidence-based programs for tobacco-free schools and tobacco prevention/cessation in Colorado educational settings.
Key Information: All dates are projected; check the program page for the latest updates.
Description
This opportunity provides funding to support tobacco-free schools technical assistance, the Second Chance program, and TrekPointe initiatives in Colorado. The grant is part of the State Tobacco Education and Prevention Program (STEPP), funded by Amendment 35 state tobacco tax revenues and administered by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The program aims to advance tobacco prevention and cessation in educational settings, improve community health, and address tobacco-related disparities through evidence-based strategies, capacity-building activities, and regional collaboration.
