Code of Colorado Regulations
1000 - Department of Public Health and Environment
1015 - Prevention Services Division (1009, 1015, 1016 Series)
6 CCR 1015-5 - TOBACCO EDUCATION, PREVENTION AND CESSATION GRANT PROGRAM
Section 6 CCR 1015-5-1.3 - Procedures for Grant Application

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 5, March 10, 2024

The Division shall solicit applications for two components of the program services: a Core Component and/or a Competitive Component. The Core Component grants shall support proposals to implement current evidence-based strategies and established best practices. The Competitive Component grants shall seek to advance the evidence base for tobacco control through the development, implementation, and evaluation of innovative and/or promising practices.

(1) Core Component Grant Application Contents.

(a) At a minimum, all applications shall be submitted to the Division in accordance with these rules and shall contain the following information:
(i) Project description, including how the applicant will implement the proposed strategies, needs of the population(s) or community to be served, and potential challenges or barriers to implementing proposed work.

(ii) A description of program infrastructure.

(iii) A detailed scope of work or work plan.

(iv) A detailed operating budget.

(2) Competitive Component Grant Application Contents.

(a) At a minimum, all applications shall be submitted to the Division in accordance with these rules and shall contain the following information:
(i) A description of the experience of the applicant including work with the target community and in providing tobacco education, cessation and prevention services.

(ii) A description of the specific needs of the population to be served.

(iii) A plan for hiring and retaining qualified staff that represents the community's racial and cultural diversity.

(iv) A description of the applicant's capacity to comply with and monitor the implementation of the grant requirements.

(v) A description of all program evaluation activities.

(vi) The scope of community support for the program and for the applicant as the lead organization in its implementation.

(vii) A description of the existing partnerships between the applicant and other key partners.

(viii) A summary of the major strengths of the applicant and the community that will lead to successful implementation of the program.

(ix) A detailed scope of work or work plan.

(x) A detailed operating budget.

(b) In addition to the requirements contained in Section 1.3 , if the entity applying for a grant is a school district or board of cooperative services it shall demonstrate that:
(i) The program to be operated with A35 Grant Funds has not been previously provided by the school district or board of cooperative services; and

(ii) Demonstrate that the program is specifically designed to appeal to and address the concerns of the age group to which the program will be presented.

(3) Timelines for Grant Application

(a) Grant applications may be solicited up to three times each fiscal year on dates determined by the division.

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