Request for Applications (RFA) Mississippi Tobacco-Free Coalition Program

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) Office of Tobacco Control (OTC) promotes and protects the health of all Mississippians by preventing and reducing tobacco use and secondhand smoke exposure. Tobacco use and secondhand smoke are leading causes of death, disease, and disability in Mississippi. Policy, system, and environmental (PSE) strategies are necessary to change existing policies, systematic practices, and environmental factors to improve the health of the overall community. Tobacco-free coalitions can lead social, economic, clinical, and educational efforts that support lasting behavior change, smoke-free norms, and policy change. Coalitions are part of a comprehensive program and coordinated approach to prevent the initiation of tobacco use, protect the public from secondhand smoke, promote cessation, and reduce tobacco-related disparities. The MSDH OTC is requesting proposals from qualified organizations to develop, lead, utilize, and sustain a Tobacco-Free Coalition in one of the targeted areas throughout Mississippi.