ADPH Seeks Partners to Protect Youth from Tobacco Exposure, Offers Grants Up to $75K

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is calling on qualified organizations across the state to help shift social norms around tobacco use and protect young Alabamians from nicotine addiction and secondhand smoke exposure. Through a new grant initiative, ADPH aims to fund up to nine projects that promote healthier community environments and empower youth with knowledge and tools to resist tobacco industry influence.

Program Goals

Successful applicants will be tasked with:

• Promoting smoke-free environments for elementary, middle, and high school-aged children

• Educating students about deceptive marketing tactics used by the tobacco industry

• Supporting youth-focused cessation efforts and community mobilization

The initiative is part of ADPH's broader Youth Tobacco Prevention and Control Program, which includes resources like the "Text-to-Quit Vaping" service and the Alabama Tobacco Quitline.

Funding Details

• Grant Range: $30,000 to $75,000

• Number of Awards: Up to nine

• Payment Structure: Monthly reimbursement, contingent on satisfactory completion of services

Eligible applicants include governmental agencies and not-for-profit organizations with demonstrated capacity in policy development, advocacy, and community education.

Deadline and Application Info

Organizations must submit proposals by September 5, 2025. The full Request for Proposals (RFP) and submission guidelines are available on the ADPH Youth Tobacco Prevention page.

https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/tobacco/youth-prevention.html