Project Ideas are now being accepted for Round Fourteen of the Grants Program. The deadline for submission of Project Ideas is 12:00 hours, US Eastern
Standard Time (GMT -5 hours) on Friday, 26 July 2013.
A Global Initiative to Reduce Tobacco Use in low- and middle-income
countries was launched in December 2006 and is a competitively awarded
grants program, funded by Michael R. Bloomberg. The grants program is
managed by the International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease
(The Union) and the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids.
Proposals must focus on achieving policy change that will lead to
substantial reductions in tobacco use. Priority will be given to
projects that lead to sustainable improvements in tobacco policies, in
particular:
• Tax and price measures, including anti-smuggling measures
• Direct and indirect advertising bans and effective enforcement of
bans, including promotion and sponsorship
• Establishment of smoke-free workplaces and public places, and
effective enforcement of smoke-free policies
• Implementation of graphic warning labels on tobacco products
• Other evidence-based regulatory/legislative initiatives
The grants program can also support, where improving tobacco policy is
their central goal:
• Development of strategic alliances and coalitions
• Monitoring Industry behaviour and practices
• Strategic litigation
For further information about the Grants Program, including the Call for
Proposals, information on how to apply for a grant and the online
submission form, visit www.tobaccocontrolgrants.o
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