New York State Contract Reporter #2137106

Mini-Grant Funding for Tobacco Health Equity Initiatives in Cortland County, NY

This opportunity invites community-based organizations in Cortland, Tompkins, and Chenango Counties to apply for mini-grant funding to address tobacco-related health disparities. - Government Buyer: - Cortland County Health Department (Tobacco Free Zone program) - Funding Details: - Up to $35,000 total, awarded to up to three organizations - Funding supports initiatives such as: - Promoting smoke-free multi-unit housing - Reducing tobacco product waste - Improving the retail environment - Creating tobacco-free outdoor areas - Activities and Requirements: - Lead community engagement and policy advocacy - Develop and implement a written 100% tobacco-free policy for subaward recipients - Provide itemized cost explanations and use the provided proposal template - Activities must occur within the specified performance period, with potential for additional funding - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is a grant for community organizations - The contract is contingent on funding from the New York State Department of Health

Description

The Cortland County Health Department's Tobacco Free Zone program is offering funding to local organizations to serve populations most impacted by the negative outcomes of the tobacco industry. Recipients will lead and facilitate community engagement on initiatives such as smoke-free multi-unit housing, tobacco product waste, retail environment, and tobacco-free outdoor areas. The work must address health disparities related to tobacco use and exposure in Cortland, Tompkins, and/or Chenango Counties. The total funds available are $35,000 to be allocated to up to 3 recipients, with activities taking place between October 1, 2026 and April 30, 2027, with potential for additional funding thereafter.

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