2026-2027 Youth Tobacco Prevention Mini Funding Application

Youth Tobacco Prevention Mini Funding Application

2026-2027
The purpose of this mini funding is to provide funds to schools and organizations that work with youth to implement tobacco control education activities, curriculums, and cultural educational opportunities into their school, organization, and/or community.

Funding has been split into three categories: Curriculum Implementation, Educational Activities, Cultural Education Opportunities. Applicants may select more than one category if the maximum funding request does not exceed $5,000.

Funding will be facilitated through the South Dakota Department of Health upon completion of activities with monthly reimbursement. Receipts will not be required at time of invoicing but may be required if questions arise. Note reimbursements cannot be provided until a contract is in place.

Activities implemented in months prior to funding availability will not be reimbursed.

Apply by completing the following application. Applications that are incomplete or received after October 7, 2026, will not be considered for funding.

Mini funding activities, reporting forms, and success story or interview must be completed and sent in by April 30, 2027. The maximum amount overall will be $5,000 given. The minimum RFA award is $500 per applicant. The South Dakota Tobacco Control Program reserves the right to adjust funding amounts based on the discretion of the program.

For questions, please contact Hilary Larsen, Hilary.Larsen@state.sd.us

Please select which areas of funding you are applying for. Complete the application by answering the following questions related to your mini funding request. Projects must be youth focused and designed to teach youth about the dangers of tobacco use and the tobacco industry’s methods to deceive youth. The activities/events are not limited to any one type of tobacco product (cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, pipes, cigars, e-cigarettes, etc.)
Name

First NameLast Name
School/Organization Name
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
If awarded, who would sign the contract between your organization and SD DOH.

First NameLast Name
Please provide the email address for the individual in charge of signing your contract.
example@example.com
Total Funds Requesting
Total of funds allocated for Facilitator Stipend/Administrative Costs
Total of funds allocated for incentives (only 25% of total budget)
If applying for incentive funds, please describe/list incentives you intend to purchase, how much the incentive is, and what activity associated with.

Curriculum Implementation (Max $3,000)
Applying for this section?
Please fully describe how you plan to implement the curriculum(s) you will be applying for, who will be implementing, and who the curriculum will be taught to. If justification is needed for extra implementation, include within this section.
Months work is occurring. Please select all that apply.
Description of cost needs for activities. Incentives should be included on the first page within the incentive descriptions.
Total of funds allocated for activities in this category.

Educational Activities (Max $2,000)
Applying for this section?
Please fully describe the activities that will be completed with these funds.
Months work is occurring. Please select all that apply.
Description of cost needs for activities. Incentives should be included on the first page within the incentive descriptions.
Total of funds allocated for activities in this category.

Cultural Education Opportunities (Max $2,500)
Applying for this section?
Please fully describe the activities that will be completed with these funds.
Months work is occurring. Please select all that apply.
Description of cost needs for activities. Incentives should be included on the first page within the incentive descriptions.
Total of funds allocated for activities in this category.

Youth Tobacco Prevention Mini Funding Application

Curriculum Implementation (Max $3,000)

Educational Activities (Max $2,000)

Cultural Education Opportunities (Max $2,500)