Cleveland Seeking Grant for Tobacco Prevention Efforts
The Cleveland Department of Public Health is seeking to secure a grant from the Ohio Department of Health to expand community-driven efforts to combat tobacco use. Under emergency ordinance 909-2026, the Director of Public Health would be authorized to apply for and accept the Local Tobacco Prevention and Control grant, which provides funding to protect residents from the harms of tobacco and nicotine products.
What's in the file
The legislation authorizes the Director of Public Health to accept the Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Grant 2026-2027. According to the 909-2026-AFIle- Ap & Ac Local Tobacco Prevention and Control grant, the total grant amount is $69,250.00. The 909-2026 Legislative Summary-CDPH TU27 states that the program aims to:
- Prevent youth and young people from starting to use tobacco and nicotine-containing products.
- Assist adults in stopping tobacco and nicotine use, specifically focusing on populations with higher use rates.
- Support policies that limit the availability of tobacco products and reduce exposure to secondhand smoke.
- Build sustainable prevention and cessation infrastructure through cross-sector partnerships.
- Decrease tobacco-related disparities among Clevelanders.
The total budget for the 2026-2027 period is distributed as follows:
| Budget Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Travel Costs | $19,750.00 |
| Total Supply Costs | $8,500.00 |
| Total Contractual Costs | $31,000.00 |
| Total Other Direct Costs | $10,000.00 |
| Direct Cost | $69,250.00 |
Who may be affected
- Cleveland Department of Public Health: The department will manage the grant and implement program deliverables.
- Various agencies, entities, or individuals: These unnamed groups may enter into contracts with the Director of Public Health to help execute the grant's goals.
Status and timeline
August 13, 2026: The emergency ordinance was introduced and received its first reading.
Residents can verify all details regarding this ordinance by reviewing the official record at the Cleveland City Council website.
Source record
- File
- 909-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- First Reading
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- August 12, 2026