New York State Contract Reporter #26-HLT-012

Mini-Grant Funding for Community Tobacco Health 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 inequities. - Government Buyer: - Cortland County Health Department, Tobacco Free Zone program - Cortland County Legislative-Administration - Funding Details: - Total of $35,000 available, to be distributed among up to three recipients - Supports initiatives in smoke-free multi-unit housing, tobacco product waste reduction, retail environment improvements, and tobacco-free outdoor areas - Services Requested: - Community engagement, education, and mobilization to drive policy change on tobacco use and exposure - Leading advocacy and outreach efforts within the specified counties - Notable Requirements: - Recipients must implement a written 100% tobacco-free policy - Proposals must include itemized budgets and use a provided template - All activities must occur within Cortland, Tompkins, or Chenango Counties - Final report required after project completion - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a grant for services, not products

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 program aims to educate and mobilize communities to create demand for policy change.

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