Grant opportunity
Tobacco Control Grants Program 2026
The Tobacco Control Grants Program funds policy-focused work that reduces tobacco use and strengthens implementation of proven control measures.
- Funder
- Vital Strategies / Bloomberg Philanthropies
- Applications close 29 July 2026 at 12:00 noon U.S. Eastern Time
- Applications close 29 July 2026 at 12:00 noon U.S. Eastern Time: Jul 29, 2026
- Award
- Up to USD 400,000 for projects lasting up to 24 months
- Applicant
- Governmental and nongovernmental organisations in eligible low- and middle-income countries working to advance national tobacco-control policy in line with the WHO MPOWER framework.
- Discipline
- Biomedical and Health Sciences
- Region
- Low- and middle-income countries
- Posted
- Jul 29, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The programme supports high-impact policy initiatives in countries carrying a substantial burden of tobacco-related disease.
Who can apply
Applicants must be based in an eligible country and propose work that advances a recognised tobacco-control policy objective. Country and applicant rules on the official page apply.
What it supports
- Tobacco taxation, smoke-free environments and advertising restrictions.
- Health warnings, monitoring and other WHO MPOWER-aligned policy work.
- Policy adoption, implementation, enforcement and evaluation.
Funding and duration
- Requests may be made up to USD 400,000.
- Projects may run for up to 24 months.
Applications close 29 July 2026 at 12:00 noon U.S. Eastern Time
Applications close 29 July 2026 at 12:00 noon U.S. Eastern Time: Jul 29, 2026
How to apply
Confirm country eligibility, review the programme guidance and submit the complete online proposal through the official portal.
Call details
Source-based overview
Vital Strategies, with support from Bloomberg Philanthropies, invites eligible organisations to propose policy initiatives that can reduce tobacco consumption and exposure. Competitive applications should identify a clear policy objective, implementation route and measurable public-health impact.
Eligibility
Applicants must be based in an eligible country and propose work that advances a recognised tobacco-control policy objective. Country and applicant rules on the official page apply.
Funding and benefits
Requests may be made up to USD 400,000.
Projects may run for up to 24 months.
Themes and supported activities
Tobacco taxation, smoke-free environments and advertising restrictions.
Health warnings, monitoring and other WHO MPOWER-aligned policy work.
Policy adoption, implementation, enforcement and evaluation.
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 29 July 2026 at 12:00 noon U.S. Eastern Time: Applications close 29 July 2026 at 12:00 noon U.S. Eastern Time: Jul 29, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Confirm country eligibility, review the programme guidance and submit the complete online proposal through the official portal.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.