The Clackamas County Public Health Division (CCPHD) and Washington County Public Health Department (WCPHD) Tobacco Prevention and Education Programs (TPEPs) are seeking applications from community-based organizations (CBOs) to center community voice in commercial tobacco prevention programming and address the root causes of commercial tobacco use and tobacco-related chronic disease.
Donor Name: Clackamas County Public Health Division (CCPHD)
State: Oregon
County: Clackamas County (OR), Washington
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/25/2023
Size of the Grant: $50,000
Grant Duration: 1 year 6 months
Details:
CCPHD and WCPHD TPEPs recognize the disproportionate impacts commercial tobacco has on vulnerable and marginalized populations including certain racial and ethnic groups, members of LGBTQ2S+ communities, people with disabilities, people living with mental illness, people with less than a high school degree, youth, and people living with addiction to alcohol and other drugs. These same communities experience chronic stress, discrimination, systemic racism, and the harshest health consequences – including higher rates of tobacco-related acute and chronic illness.
This funding opportunity is prevention focused and will support organizations in conducting culturally relevant, community centered strategies to address the root causes of commercial tobacco-related disparities and use. Root causes are the fundamental, or underlying, reasons why communities may use commercial tobacco higher rates and/or experience significant tobacco-related health disparities. Applicants should connect commercial tobacco-related prevention activities to one or more of the root causes of commercial tobacco-related health inequities, including:
- Access to health care
- Mental health
- Employment
- Food access
- Income
- Housing
- Neighborhood conditions
- Public safety
- Racism, discrimination, and/or violence
- Social connections and support
- Transportation
- Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
Funding Information
- A total amount of up to $200,000 is available for CBOs serving communities in Clackamas and/or Washington County(ies).
- Maximum grant award amount $50,000.
Grant Period
January 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025
Eligible Projects
- The purpose of this funding opportunity is to financially support organizations in implementing culturally specific, community-led strategies to address the root causes of commercial tobacco use and related health disparities in Clackamas and/or Washington Counties. For examples of projects that address the root causes of commercial tobacco use and related health disparities
- Projects must be community-driven, respond to community needs and voices, and contribute to sustainable change within the community. Proposed project activities should include approaches that reflect the cultural values and practices of the community and leverage community strengths. Funding cannot be used to purchase or distribute nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), capital campaigns, or go towards other efforts not devoted to tobacco prevention and education.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Any 501(c)(3) organization registered with the Oregon Secretary of State and located in Oregon that provides culturally responsive services to communities in Clackamas County and/or Washington County that are disproportionately impacted by commercial tobacco.
- Individuals and organizations with 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsors are eligible to apply.
- Any partnership or coalition of organizations working together, where the fiscal agent is a 501(c)(3) organization, are eligible to apply.
- Organizations must hold commercial general liability insurance covering bodily injury and property damage of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and annual aggregate limit not less than $2,000,000 at the time of Grant award, if awarded.
- Organizations cannot receive funding from commercial tobacco companies.
- Organizations must serve communities in Clackamas and/or Washington County(ies).
For more information, visit Clackamas County.
