Tier 1, Cohort S
Can you apply?
This grant is for California school districts and county offices of education (COEs) implementing tobacco-free policies and student health surveys. Single applicants (COE or LEA) can request up to $6,000 for the three-year period. Consortiums of multiple LEAs can request up to $6,000 per participating LEA. Funding supports tobacco-free policy enforcement, California Healthy Kids Survey administration, and youth tobacco prevention activities.
NOTE: This grant had a deadline of May 5, 2023, and is no longer accepting applications.
This grant is for California school districts and county offices of education (COEs) implementing tobacco-free policies and student health surveys. Single applicants (COE or LEA) can request up to $6,000 for the three-year period. Consortiums of multiple LEAs can request up to $6,000 per participating LEA. Funding supports tobacco-free policy enforcement, California Healthy Kids Survey administration, and youth tobacco prevention activities.
NOTE: This grant had a deadline of May 5, 2023, and is no longer accepting applications.
Program description
The TUPE Initiation Grant Program (Tier 1, Cohort S) provides funding for three years, beginning July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026. The maximum allowable funding for a single COE or LEA applicant is $6,000 for all three years of the grant. Consortium applicants may request up to $6,000 for each LEA represented in the application for all three years of the grant. The level of available funding appropriated, and the number of qualified applications, will determine the number of grants awarded. The Legislature requires that the funds allocated for the Tier 1, Cohort S Grant be used for the enforcement of Tobacco-Free School Policies, administration of the CHKS, and support for activities that prevent the use of all tobacco products by youth. As such, the following section provides the specific program requirements for Tier 1, Cohort S applicants. A. Tobacco-Free Policy Development B. California Healthy Kids Survey
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Details
This grant is for California school districts and county offices of education (COEs) implementing tobacco-free policies and student health surveys. Single applicants (COE or LEA) can request up to $6,000 for the three-year period. Consortiums of multiple LEAs can request up to $6,000 per participating LEA. Funding supports tobacco-free policy enforcement, California Healthy Kids Survey administration, and youth tobacco prevention activities.
NOTE: This grant had a deadline of May 5, 2023, and is no longer accepting applications.
How to apply
Application links
Program contact
- 📧 tupe@cde.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-323-1540
Funding track record
Past applications & awards under this program (California Grants Portal) — how competitive it is.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Applications | Awarded | Award rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | 16 | 16 | 100% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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