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 1015-5-1.5 - Awarding of Program Grants

Universal Citation: 6 CO Code Regs 1015-5, ยง 1.5

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

The Board shall award grants to the selected entities, specifying the amount and duration of the grant.

(1) Criteria for the Grant Amount and Duration of Program Grants.

The Board shall specify the duration of the grant; however, no grant awarded shall exceed three years without renewal. At a minimum, the Board shall consider the following factors when determining amount and duration, as appropriate:

(a) Community need;

(b) The scope of work;

(c) Population served;

(d) The level and types of services to be provided;

(e) The availability of tobacco tax funds; and

(f) The capacity of the grantee.

(2) Funds for Youth and Young Adults. The Board shall assure that the majority of the total amount awarded each year is awarded to evidence-based programs and programs that prevent and reduce tobacco use among youth and young adults.

(3) Funds to eliminate health disparities. The Board shall assure that at least fifteen percent of the total amount awarded each year is awarded for the purpose of eliminating health disparities among minority and high-risk populations that have higher than average tobacco burdens.

(4) Funds to grantees of the Tony Grampsas youth services program. The Board shall allocate up to 15% of the total amount awarded each year to grantees of the Tony Grampsas youth services program, Section 26-6.8-102, C.R.S., for proven tobacco prevention and cessation programs.

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