Tobacco Use Prevention Education Grant Opens March 3, 2025
The Montana Tobacco Use Prevention Program has committed to another round of funding for OPI's Montana school based tobacco use prevention education grant program. This grant is scheduled to open on March 3, 2025 and applications must be submitted by March 31st. Individual Montana schools will be eligible to receive up to $10,000 or school districts incorporating tobacco use prevention strategies for more than one school may receive up to $20,000.
Apply electronically from the grant webpage to be considered. Interested parties can access grant details and preview the application here soon.
Completed applications will be scored according to:
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School/District Need - Based on 2021 and 2023 YRBS data, student discipline referrals around tobacco use and application narrative.
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Inclusion of Restorative Discipline Practices - These links may be helpful: Addressing Tobacco Use in Montana Schools with Restorative Practices and Tobacco Use Prevention Resources.
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Prospect of Success - Based on well thought out procedures and ease of implementation.
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Sustainability - District intent to continue and/or adapt to improve their tobacco use prevention program.
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Alternatives to Suspension - Out of School Suspension will not be utilized for a primary tobacco/vaping related disciplinary action.
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Budget Proposal - Including a thorough description of how funds will be allocated.
We anticipate this grant to be very competitive this year.
For inquiries about the application process contact Beth Dominicis, Beth.Dominicis@mt.gov
Montana Middle Schools Are Utilizing OPI Vaping Prevention Presentations
Middle schools across the state have been taking us up on our offer and scheduling vaping prevention presentations for their students. Dr. Beth Dominicis and Kris Minard have been busy in Helena, Bozeman, Kalispell, Libby, Whitefish, Phillipsburg, Lolo, Lame Deer, Baker, Billings schools and more, as they continue to provide student vaping prevention presentations to Montana schools free of charge. These anti-vaping presentations can be scheduled for 30-50 minute sessions for grades 4-12. We are finding the most effective and engaging presentations seem to be with grades 4-8, but many schools have scheduled high school presentations as well. No one is too old to be more informed about the harm of vaping or using other tobacco products and we are pleased to be able to reinforce the good tobacco use prevention work you're doing in your schools. Inquire here about scheduling presentations for your students. For more information, contact Beth Dominicis or Kris Minard.
The OPI is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, require an alternate format, or have questions concerning accessibility, contact the OPI ADA Coordinator, 406-444-3161, opiada@mt.gov, Relay Service: 711.
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