Outcomes Building Capacity to Reduce the Burden of Menthol and Other Flavored Commercial Tobacco Products in Communities that Experience Health Disparities

For programmatic or technical questions:
Michon Mabry
770.488.3791
fox1@cdc.gov

For grants management or budget questions:
Stephanie Latham
770.488.2917
fzv6@cdc.gov

This program will provide funding to advance health equity through strategic partnerships and community engagement by addressing disparities caused by menthol and other flavored tobacco product marketing and use.

Collaborations will:

• Promote and support social, economic, and community change
• Educate the public, community leaders, partners, and decision makers on policy, systems, and environmental changes that can prevent and reduce menthol tobacco use
• Implement culturally appropriate interventions tailored for community needs
• Use research, surveillance, and evaluation to measure progress made and inform public health action

Expected outcomes:

• Increased participation, engagement, and mobilization among inclusive and diverse multi-level/ multi-sectoral partners in promoting social, economic, and community changes
• Increased knowledge of the harms of menthol and other flavored tobacco use among youth and populations experiencing tobacco-related disparities and increased public support for evidence-based tobacco control interventions
• Increased awareness of cessation services and coverage options among populations experiencing tobacco-related disparities
• Increased equitable adoption, implementation, and enforcement of policies prohibiting the sale of menthol and other flavored tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes

Applications from rural communities are encouraged.

Eligible applicants:

• State, territory, county, city, township, and special district governments or their bona fide agents
• Federally recognized native American tribal governments
• Independent school districts
• Public, state controlled, and private institutions of higher education
• Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
• American Indian or Alaska native tribally designated organizations
• Nonprofit organizations with and without 501(c)(3) status
• For-profit organizations and small businesses

Award ceiling: $750,000 per year
Award floor: $300,000 per year
Project period: 5 years
Estimated number of awards: 8
Estimated total program funding: $20,000,000

Links to the full announcement and online application process are available through grants.gov. The application instructions will be found on the related documents tab.

While not required, potential applicants are encouraged to email a letter of intent to MDDP230019@cdc.gov by May 15, 2022.