Tobacco Grant Program Review Committee

The Tobacco Review Committee oversees the strategic planning and funding recommendations for the State Tobacco Education, Prevention and Education Grant Program.

Currently accepting applications

The Tobacco Grant Program, on behalf of the Colorado Board of Health, is currently seeking professionals to serve on the statutorily mandated Review Committee in the following positions:

  • Representative of an association representing family physicians
  • Representative of a local public health agency
  • Representative of a statewide nonprofit organization with a demonstrated expertise in and commitment to tobacco control

All applicants must submit:

  • An application form.

  • Resume or curriculum vitae.

  • Statement of interest.

  • A brief biography.

  • Letter of support.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants who reside outside of the Denver metro area and particularly in rural areas of the state are strongly encouraged to apply. Please see the vacancy announcement and application form for more details.

Next committee meeting | meeting materials

The next Tobacco Review Committee meeting will be Friday, May 20, 2022, from 1 to 4:30 p.m., and conducted virtually via Zoom.

Join the meeting using this URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88659206604?pwd=YjA3OVhrV05kQU5Ba1BaOHBFdVc0QT09

Or call: +1 253 215 8782 or +1 301 715 8592 (no long-distance fees)
Meeting ID: 886 5920 6604
Passcode: 695430


**Due to CDPHE's COVID-19 response, no public in-person convenings will occur at this time.**

Meeting information

The committee meets on the third Friday of each month from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Committee meetings are open to the public.

Funding opportunities

About the review committee

  • Tobacco Review Committee resources and documents.

  • The committee is a 16-member working advisory board that develops funding priorities, reviews grant applications and makes recommendations to the Board of Health for the grant program.

  • Volunteer members are appointed by the Board of Health, the Legislature and our executive director, and serve a three-year term.

  • The Tobacco Education, Prevention and Cessation Grant Program Review Committee was created in 2005 by Amendment 35 (House Bill 05-1262) with the responsibility for “ensuring that program priorities are established consistent with the Colorado tobacco prevention and control strategic plan, overseeing program strategies and activities, and ensuring that the program grants are in compliance with Section 25-3.5-805” of the Colorado Revised Statutes. (CRS 25-3.5-804 (5)).

About Amendment 35

 

Contact

For questions about the Tobacco Review Committee, please email cdphe_a35grantreviewcommittees@state.co.us.