Project Topic: Tobacco Use Prevention/Cessation Funding Opportunity
Proposal/Application Due Date: October 1, 2025

Purpose/Project Goals:

The Cecil County Health Department (CCHD) is pleased to announce funding opportunities through the Maryland Cigarette Restitution Fund Program, Local Public Health Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Grant. This initiative aims to implement vital tobacco and vape use prevention and cessation activities within Cecil County.

We are seeking partnerships and projects that will:

• Promote community dialogue on tobacco use-related disparities.
• Support a tobacco-free environment.
• Offer comprehensive tobacco use prevention education.
• Increase awareness of the risks associated with Electronic Smoking Devices (ESDs), commonly known as “vaping.”

These activities are essential for reducing health disparities among populations disproportionately affected by tobacco use. These high-risk groups include, but are not limited to, youth, low-income, African Americans, Hispanic/Latinx individuals, and LGBTQ+ communities.

Please note that the number of viable applications may influence award amounts, and funding
may be divided into smaller allocations.

Eligibility/Submission Requirements:

To be eligible for funding, organizations must meet the following criteria:

• Location: Organizations must be physically located within Cecil County.
• Schools: Must serve high school-aged children.
• Organizations: Must have a primary focus on serving the youth and or disparate populations.

How to Apply:

The application deadline is October 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM EDT. If funds remain available after this deadline, CCHD will continue to accept applications until all funds are allocated to viable
projects on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information or to obtain an application, please contact Jennifer Padgett at jennifer.padgett@maryland.gov. Application forms will provide detailed activity guidelines and
rules.

Please also refer to procurementcchd.procurement@maryland.gov for additional guidelines.

Get all the details at:  FY26 Comprehensive Funding Announcements (4)

Let’s work together to create a healthier, tobacco-free Cecil County!