Opportunity Title:
Tobacco Grant Program FY 2024-25 Request for Proposals
Funder/Agency:
Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of the Attorney General (OAG)
Opportunity Number:
DOJ-PROP56-2024-25-1
Description:
The purpose of this grant offered through the Office of the Attorney General, California Department of Justice Tobacco Grant Program is to promote a healthier California by reducing illegal sales and marketing of cigarettes and tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, to minors and youth.
DOJ’s Tobacco Grant Program application process is highly competitive. In accordance with Proposition 56, funds will be awarded to applicants demonstrating strong capacity to support and/or hire enforcement officers for activities specifically aimed at reducing the illegal retail sales and/or marketing of tobacco products to minors/ youth.
Priority activities include but are not limited to:
Enforcing state tobacco laws and local ordinances, including the statewide flavor ban (and similar local ordinances) through retailer inspections and enforcement operations (e.g. minor decoy, shoulder tap, undercover buys in stores and online)
Consumer protection enforcement (investigations and prosecution)
Compliance checks and inspections of tobacco retailers and online services that deliver tobacco products
Task force coordination among local agencies
Retailer education and diversion for retailers violating state tobacco laws
Education for enforcement officers regarding state tobacco laws and local ordinances
Eligibility:
Public Agency
Award Details:
Total Amount Available:
$28,500,000
Deadline:
Applications Due June 28, 2024
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