Component A: Health Systems for a Tobacco-Free NY

The New York State Department of Health, through its Division of Chronic Disease Prevention, announces funding under the Tobacco Control Program (TCP) for Component A: Health Systems for a Tobacco-Free New York. The initiative is designed to engage and support health care organizations in implementing system-level and policy-level changes that improve the delivery of evidence-based care for Tobacco Use Disorders, including nicotine dependence. The program is part of the Department’s ongoing effort to reduce the illness, disability, and death associated with tobacco use and secondhand smoke exposure across the state. The Bureau of Tobacco Control (BTC) administers this component as part of the state’s broader comprehensive Tobacco Control Program. BTC’s strategy is to employ evidence-based, policy-driven interventions that reduce youth tobacco and nicotine initiation, encourage cessation among current users, and limit exposure to secondhand smoke and aerosols. The program integrates tobacco-free community initiatives, cessation support, health systems improvement, and paid and earned media efforts. Applicants are expected to demonstrate capacity to influence health system operations, clinical workflows, and organizational policies to ensure guideline-concordant care for tobacco dependence. Eligible applicants include governmental entities and not-for-profit organizations with the ability to engage healthcare systems and influence clinical practice. Funding will support the development and implementation of systems and environmental changes, not direct patient services. Projects should align with the state’s goal to alter social norms surrounding tobacco and nicotine use—making such behaviors less acceptable, desirable, and accessible. Applicants are encouraged to partner with relevant state and national stakeholders to strengthen outcomes and ensure sustainability. The anticipated total funding available under this opportunity is approximately $14,796,875, distributed across multiple awards with a 60-month performance period. The Department has not specified minimum or maximum award amounts per recipient. There is no required cost share or matching requirement. The program period will begin shortly after the anticipated award date of February 1, 2026. The initiative’s success will be evaluated based on measurable improvements in system-level engagement, provider adherence to tobacco treatment guidelines, and reductions in tobacco use prevalence within served populations. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a Letter of Interest by October 23, 2025, to ensure receipt of updates and clarifications. Questions are due on the same date, with responses to be posted on or about November 12, 2025. Completed applications must be submitted through the Statewide Financial System by December 5, 2025, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. Awards are expected to be announced in early 2026. Interested applicants may refer to the Department’s solicitation materials for full submission instructions, evaluation criteria, and application templates. Inquiries should be directed to Therese Dolen at TCP@health.ny.gov.

Submit the LOI early to receive timely updates and clarifications. Ensure the application references RFA #20674 and is uploaded correctly through the SFS portal.