The Health Disparities and Community Grant Program (HDCGP) is funded by the Colorado state tobacco tax revenue as mandated by Amendment 35 (A35) and by funds appropriated by the general assembly as mandated by Colorado SB21-181. The program typically conducts its funding cycle according to the state fiscal year (July 1 – June 30). All funding is contingent upon Colorado State Board of Health approval, spending authority of the program and appropriations by the state legislature each year. The Health Equity Commission assists in the review of the grant program.
Current funding opportunities
Amendment 35 funding opportunity overview
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), Health Disparities and Community Grant Program (HDCGP) is pleased to announce the Amendment 35 (A35) grant opportunity due Monday, August 19, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. (MT).
The HDCGP-A35 grant supports community projects aimed at preventing, detecting and treating cancer, cardiovascular, and chronic pulmonary diseases among underrepresented populations in Colorado. The grants focus on addressing systemic health disparities and improving health equity by tackling physical, and social environmental challenges, including barriers associated with accessing timely and preventive health care.
Application deadline
Applications are due by 5 p.m. MT, Monday, August 19, 2024.
At precisely 5:01 p.m. on Monday, August 19, 2024, the online survey will lock and no further PAR-RFA submissions will be permitted.
Please review this document for specific information on this grant opportunity or view the full application in Google Docs. It is the sole responsibility of interested parties to carefully review this information, including the hyperlinks, to gain sufficient understanding of how best to respond to this solicitation.
Who should apply
Eligible entities must be Colorado-based organizations listed below that are committed to serving diverse, underrepresented, and vulnerable communities in Colorado.
- Grassroots organizations.
- Non-profit organizations, including healthcare non-profits.
- Public educational institutions.
- State or local governmental agencies.
- Federally recognized Native American Tribes.
- Organizations serving Native American communities, including those on reservations or Tribal lands, with a signed letter of support from the applicable Tribe’s leadership.
Note: For-profit organizations are not eligible.
Project priorities
All proposed projects for funding must be aimed at preventing, detecting and treating cancer, cardiovascular, and chronic pulmonary diseases among underrepresented populations in Colorado.
Funding under this RFA emphasizes collaboration and inclusivity, requiring partnerships across various sectors to effectively address the needs of underrepresented and vulnerable communities.
Grant funding phases
This grant funding process will take place in two phases:
Phase 1: Pre-Application Requirement for Request for Applications (PAR-RFA)
This is a competitive phase open to all interested entities deemed eligible as indicated in the PAR-RFA. All PAR-RFA submissions will be reviewed and scored to arrive at select finalists that score high enough into a competitive range as defined by CDPHE.
Estimated schedule of activities for the Amendment 35 PAR-RFA (Phase 1 only)
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday, July 22, 2024 | Publish the Pre-Application Requirement for Request for Applications (PAR-RFA) |
| Wednesday, July 31, 2024 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. (MT) | PAR-RFA Informational Webinar Meeting ID: 830 4289 2897 Passcode: 629945 |
| July 22 - August 2, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. (MT) | Questions & answer period: Send all inquiries to: cdphe_hdcgp@state.co.us. |
| Monday, August 5, 2024 | Answers to PAR-RFA written questions and/or any changes to the PAR-RFA published to this web page. |
| Monday, August 19, 2024 5:00 p.m. (MT) | Due date & time of the PAR-RFA: At precisely 5:01 p.m. on August 19, 2025, the online PAR-RFA system will lock and no further submissions will be permitted. |
| August 27 - September 16, 2024 | Review and scoring of PAR-RFA: Identify PAR-RFA Competitive Range Finalists. |
| Monday, September 30, 2024 | Invitation to apply via a competitive Request for Applications (RFA) sent to the finalists within the PAR-RFA Competitive Range. Funding is never guaranteed and all decisions are final as indicated by CDPHE. |
Phase 2: Request for Applications (RFA)
This is a competitive phase only for those PAR-RFA finalists that are invited to apply under the RFA in the fall of 2024.
RFA #42396 - Health Disparities and Community Grant Program (HDCGP) Senate Bill (SB)21-181
The application period is now closed for FY25-27 funding (July 2024 through June 2027) for HDCGP RFA #42396. You may still view the following:
- The full application packet.
- Watch the recording of the Funding Opportunity Informational Webinar held on December 6, 2023.
- Watch the recording of the Health Equity Commission Deliberation meetings held on May 10, 2024 and May 13, 2024 | Spanish Recording
For questions about the application process, please contact cdphe_hdcgp@state.co.us.
RFP #202400108 - Health Disparities and Community Grant Program (HDCGP) Program Evaluation
The application period is now closed for RFP RFP #202400108.
RFA #35913
The application period is now closed for FY22-23 funding (April 2022 through June 2023) for HDCGP RFA #35913. You may still view the following:
- The full application packet.
- Watch the recording of the Funding Opportunity Informational Webinar held on November 1, 2021 | view the presentation slides.
- View responses to written inquiries.
RFA #33306
The application period is now closed for FY22-25 funding (January 2022 through December 2024) for HDCGP RFA #33306. You may still view the following:
- The full application packet.
- Watch the recording of the Funding Opportunity Informational Webinar held on April 7, 2021 | view the presentation slides.
- View responses to written inquiries.
For questions about the application process, please contact cdphe_healthequity@state.co.us.