The District of Columbia, Department of Health (DC Health) is requesting proposals from qualified applicants to reduce disparities in tobacco use and tobacco-related health outcomes among Black/African Americans experiencing food insecurity in the District of Columbia.
Donor Name: District of Columbia Department of Health (DC Health)
State: District of Columbia
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 08/10/2022
Size of the Grant: $300,000
Grant Duration: 12 months
Details:
DC Health aims to identify a qualified organization that will serve as a tobacco control change agent by working collaboratively with community stakeholders. The lead organization and community partners will implement and evaluate policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) change interventions to reduce tobacco use initiation and maximize tobacco cessation support within food access organizations and promote tobacco-free living and healthy nutrition in the environment.
The purpose of this funding is to support implementation of tobacco control strategies and activities to address tobacco use disparities among Black/African American DC residents who are experiencing food insecurity, a key social determinant of health. The recipient will collaborate with key stakeholders to utilize a community-based policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) change approach guided by the latest data, best practices, and partner feedback. Applicants must demonstrate how their proposed strategies and activities will address disparities in tobacco use together with food insecurity, while applying a health equity lens.
DC Health recognizes tobacco use is a detrimental health behavior influenced by social and environmental factors and disproportionately affects Black/African American DC residents with low socioeconomic risk factors and contributes to health disparities. This funding opportunity will support implementation of sustainable high-reach strategies and activities that integrate tobacco control interventions into healthy food access initiatives and other community settings.
Funding Information
The total funding amount of $300,000 is anticipated for one (1) award for the first budget period.
Period of Performance
The first budget period of this award is anticipated to begin on October 1, 2022 and will continue through September 30, 2023. After the first budget period, there will be up to three (3) additional 12-month budget periods for a total project period of October 1, 2022 – September 30, 2026.
Target Population
Grantees shall provide services focused on policy, systems and environmental changes that support better health outcomes through healthy food access and tobacco free environments. Black/African Americans in DC have the highest prevalence of smoking, are disproportionately affected by the burden of tobacco, and are more likely to experience lack of access to adequate food. The primary geographic focus is Wards 7 and 8, which have the highest proportion of smokers and food insecure residents in the District.
Location of Services
Grantees must be located within the District of Columbia. Services must be delivered in the following settings, but not limited to large, medium, and small businesses; faith-based, service, and social organizations; government agencies; community centers; and clinics serving residents of DC.
Eligible Organizations/Entities
The following are eligible organizations/entities who can apply for grant funds under this RFA:
- Community-based or national non-profit or for-profit organizations
- Institutes of higher education
- Research centers
- Healthcare organizations
Considered for funding shall be organizations meeting the above eligibility criteria and having documentation of providing services (health and social services) to the target populations. Priority will be given to those organizations with a demonstrated track record of successfully working with the priority population and demonstrated impact/improvement in at least one social determinant of health.
For more information, visit DC Health.
