Deadline: 3-Dec-21
The District of Columbia, Department of Health (DC Health) is seeking applications for Addressing Health Equity through Tobacco Control from qualified applicants to provide services in the program and service areas.
DC Health recognizes tobacco use, a detrimental health behavior influenced by social and environmental factors that contributes to health disparities among African Americans/blacks in the District of Columbia. Funding under this RFA will support the implementation of sustainable tobacco control strategies and activities through a community-based approach.
The lead agency will
- collaborate with key stakeholders to address policy, systems, and environmental factors that are barriers to tobacco cessation and
- integrate tobacco control activities with multi-sector organizations addressing social needs.
Funding Information
- Anticipated Amount Available: $300,000
- Floor Award Amount: $200,000
- Ceiling Award Amount: $300,000
Eligibility Criteria
- Community or national organizations, academic institutions, or healthcare systems licensed and operating in the District of Columbia.
- Applicants must demonstrate how their proposed strategies and activities will address tobacco disparities through a health equity lens and reduce barriers undermining access to resources, social support, and opportunities to pursue optimal health.
For more information, visit https://communityaffairs.dc.gov/publication/addressing-health-equity-through-tobacco-control
