Snow Hill, MD – The Worcester County Health Department is requesting proposals to address tobacco control, enforcement, and youth cannabis use prevention. These funding opportunities are available as a result of receiving funding from the Maryland Department of Health and Cigarette Restitution Funds.
Community-based organizations, churches, and other interested organizations are encouraged to apply for these funding opportunities.
Tobacco Enforcement Projects: Funding will be awarded to one non-governmental entity to provide tobacco retailer education about the laws related to youth tobacco access. The selected organization will receive $10,000 to provide one on one education to 50 Worcester County tobacco retailers, providing 2 education sessions per retailer for a total of 100 education sessions total.
Tobacco Control Projects: Organizations will use funds for the implementation of youth and/or adult community tobacco prevention and control. To be eligible for funding, your organization must serve Worcester County residents and/or employees. Organizations are able to request up to $5,000 and awards will depend upon the quality of proposals received and number of requests.
Youth Cannabis Use Prevention: Funded organizations will implement strategies and projects to address cannabis use prevention among youth. To be eligible for funding, your organization must serve Worcester County youth. Organizations are able to request up to $8,000 and awards will depend upon the quality of proposals received and number of requests.
A virtual pre-proposal orientation meeting will be held through Google Meet on August 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. If you plan to attend this information session, RSVP to Crystal Bell at
