Description
The Center for Tobacco Prevention and Control (CTPC) is seeking an organization to support Maryland's LGBTQ+ youth and young adult communities in living tobacco- and cannabis-free. The selected applicant will conduct a needs assessment, develop partnership networks, build community capacity, increase access to inclusive resources, develop tools and resources, and provide technical assistance to CTPC and its partners. The project aims to reduce tobacco- and cannabis-related health disparities in Maryland's LGBTQ+ communities and promote culturally appropriate prevention and cessation interventions. Key activities include:
• Conducting a needs assessment to identify the root causes of tobacco and cannabis disparities in LGBTQ+ youth and young adults
• Developing partnerships with community organizations to build their capacity to integrate tobacco- and cannabis-use prevention and cessation support
• Providing technical assistance to CTPC and its partners on LGBTQ+ public health and unique challenges of tobacco and cannabis use prevention and cessation
• Developing and testing tailored approaches and tools for tobacco and cannabis use prevention and cessation
The project will be funded for five years, with a maximum award of $200,000 per year.