Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Applications for FY 2024/25 funding are due June 28, 2024 by 11:59 PM (Pacific).

Yes! We highly encourage all applicants to register for the pre-application webinar to be held on May 9, 2024, 10:30-11:30 AM (Pacific) via Zoom. This webinar will provide prospective applicants with information regarding the program’s focus and priorities, funding available, application process, and answer questions from participants. The presentation will be recorded and uploaded to the Tobacco Grant Program webpage.

Funds may be used to support and/or hire law enforcement officers for activities specifically aimed at reducing the illegal sales and/or marketing of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, to minors and youth. For more information, please review the Funding Priorities section of the Request for Proposals.

No, funding amounts will be evaluated based on the submitted grant proposal.

No, there is no requirement for matching funds.

Projects may begin as early as November 2024, contingent upon return of all grant opening documents. For more information on the grant opening process, please review the Grantee Handbook.

As described in the Request for Proposals document, all applications must use the Online Application Form and attach the Budget Detail Sheet. Additionally, if your proposals will involve partnering or contracting agencies, Letters of Commitment will also be required. A template for this letter can be found in the appendices of the Request for Proposals.

It is recommended that applicants obtain as much information about the community need, baseline information, and information about successes and challenges with current or past DOJ Tobacco Grant funding. Please review carefully the Request for Proposals and consult the resources referenced.

While you do not need an account within the Alchemer system to apply, it is strongly recommended that applicants save a draft immediately upon starting their application. To do so, select “Save and Continue” on the top-right of any application page (other than the Table of Contents). Selecting this option will allow you to enter your email address to receive a link to your in-progress application..

After saving a draft of the application and receiving the link to return, you may share this with other team members. Caution: It is not advised to have more than one person active within the application at the same time.

The final section of the proposal – Review Responses Before Submission – will allow you to download a PDF preview of all responses. You may wish to utilize this to have others review the information prior to submission.

The final submission button of the Online Application Form is located at the bottom of the Table of Contents / Section Navigator page and requires completion of all sections. Upon submission, a confirmation page will present with the ability to download a PDF of your final responses. A similar confirmation will be sent by email and you will also receive a survey to complete about the application experience. We welcome your feedback at that time to help us improve future grant packages.

No. DOJ only accepts electronic applications submitted using the link provided in the Request for Proposals.

Please email any questions or support needs to TobaccoGrantRFP@doj.ca.gov. Prior to contacting us, we encourage careful review of the grant materials and these FAQs.

We encourage you to sign up for DOJ’s Grant Opportunities mailing list to stay informed about this grant opportunities and others as they are forecasted and released.