Healthy Acadia Offering Mini-Grants to Support Smoke and Tobacco-Free Policies
For Immediate Release Please
Date: January 2, 2025
Program Contact: Julie Daigle, Healthy Acadia, julie@healthyacadia.org, (207) 667-7171
Media Contact: Tracey Carlson, Healthy Acadia, tracey@healthyacadia.org, (207) 667-7171
Healthy Acadia Offering Mini-Grants to Support Smoke and Tobacco-Free Policies
Healthy Acadia is offering mini-grants to help businesses and organizations in Hancock and Washington counties, Maine, create or update tobacco-free and smoke-free policies. These policies can include prohibitions on cannabis and other plant-based products. Mini-grants range from $100 to $1,000, depending on the needs of the organization.
Who Can Apply?
Businesses and organizations that are working on developing, adopting, or implementing new or updated smoke-free or tobacco-free policies are encouraged to apply. This includes:
Organizations without an existing policy.
Organizations with existing policies that need review, recommendations, or updates.
Requirements
Applicants must partner with Healthy Acadia, which will provide technical assistance and resources to help create a comprehensive tobacco-free policy. Available resources include policy templates, free signage, policy checklists, brochures, presentations, and training materials.
How to Apply
Submit the application form, budget, partnership form, and current tobacco/smoke-free policy (if applicable) to Healthy Acadia via email at tobacco@healthyacadia.org. Questions before submission are welcome.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through June 30, 2025. Funding will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, and the application process will close once all available funds are awarded.
Note: This is not a competitive process. Applications will be evaluated based on the entity’s ability to implement a comprehensive policy.
To download the application, visit https://healthyacadia.org/s/Healthy-Acadia-Mini-Grant-Application-2025.pdf or click the button below. For more information, email tobacco@healthyacadia.org.
About Healthy Acadia
Healthy Acadia is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works to build healthier communities in Washington and Hancock counties, Maine. Learn more at www.healthyacadia.org.
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