Oregon Tobacco Prevention and Education Program - Local Public Health Authority Grants

The Oregon Tobacco Prevention and Education Program Local Public Health Authority Grants are administered by the Oregon Health Authority Public Health Division through its Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention section. This program reflects the state’s commitment to reducing tobacco use, which remains a leading cause of preventable death in Oregon, and to advancing health equity across populations disproportionately affected by tobacco-related harms. The initiative supports local public health authorities in implementing evidence-based tobacco prevention, education, and cessation programs that are grounded in community input and designed to create sustainable policy, systems, and environmental changes. The primary purpose of this funding opportunity is to support local efforts to reduce commercial tobacco use and eliminate disparities by addressing factors such as product accessibility, exposure to secondhand smoke, and targeted marketing. The program encourages a comprehensive approach that includes policy development, community engagement, health communications, and cessation support. Applicants must align their work with established strategies such as limiting tobacco availability, promoting smoke-free environments, and increasing access to culturally appropriate cessation resources. Funding is structured through a tiered model that allows applicants to select a level of engagement based on their organizational capacity and community readiness. These tiers range from a basic enforcement-only level to more advanced tiers requiring multiple policy and systems change strategies. Funding amounts vary significantly by tier, with smaller awards supporting enforcement activities and larger awards supporting comprehensive, multi-strategy interventions. Funds may be used for staffing, program implementation, community partnerships, communications, and evaluation activities, but are restricted from uses such as excessive paid media, litigation costs, or direct service delivery outside specified cessation activities. Eligibility is limited to Local Public Health Authorities within Oregon, either individually or as part of a consortium. Applicants must demonstrate their ability to implement required program components such as enforcement of the Oregon Indoor Clean Air Act, monitoring and evaluation, community engagement, and reporting. Higher-tier applicants must also show prior success in policy implementation and meet prerequisite criteria. Applications must include a cover sheet, detailed workplan, and a line-item budget, and must adhere to specified formatting and submission requirements. The application process requires submission of all materials electronically by the stated deadline. Applicants must develop a comprehensive workplan outlining proposed strategies and activities, as well as a detailed budget aligned with the selected funding tier. The review process includes evaluation of the workplan, budget, and alignment with program goals, with opportunities for revisions before final approval. Applicants may be required to respond to feedback and adjust their proposals prior to award finalization. The timeline for this funding opportunity begins with the release of the request for applications in January, followed by a question period and submission deadline in March. Review and revision processes occur through the spring, with final approvals completed by mid-June and the grant period beginning July 1. The performance period spans two years, ending June 30, and includes ongoing reporting requirements and program monitoring. This funding opportunity is part of a recurring biennial cycle, allowing for continued support and program evolution over time.

Ensure strong alignment with health equity goals and clearly demonstrate community partnerships and readiness for policy and systems change; develop a detailed and realistic workplan tied to selected tier requirements; provide a well-justified budget aligned with proposed activities