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REQUEST FOR APPLICATION (RFA):

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AGREEMENT 

Opportunity: Community agencies to engage in tobacco prevention policy campaigns in HAYWARD, SAN LEANDRO, AND NEWARK.  

This RFA will fund ONE ENTITY for an amount of up to $2,499.

Application Deadline: 05/19/26, 5 pm (PST) 

Inquiries and Submissions

All questions related to this announcement should be directed to LUIS SANTOS at LSANTOS@EDENYOUTH.ORG OR 510-479-2856. 

Electronic submissions are required and must be submitted as an attached document by email to the address above with the following subject line: "RFA Submission for Community Engagement".

PROGRAM BACKGROUND

EDEN YOUTH serves as the Local Lead Agency (LLA) for tobacco prevention and contro efforts in Hayward, San Leandro, and Newark. The program’s comprehensive tobacco control plan for the current funding period (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2028) focus areas include:

  • Tobacco Retail License (TRL): Advancing policies to require licenses and eliminate the sale of flavored tobacco products and electronic smoking devices (ESD).

  • Smoke-Free Public Areas: Adopting policies that eliminate the use of all tobacco products, including ESDs, in public outdoor nonrecreational areas.

TIMELINE

Key Action Date (all times in Pacific Time)

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  • 04/21/2026

  • 05/12/2026

    *Last chance for assistance

  • 05/19/2026

  • 05/26/2026

  • 05/29/2026

  • 06/01/2026

  • 12/18/26

  • Before 12/31/26

FUNDING AND ACTIVITIES

Funding is intended for one organization to conduct an educational awareness campaign to increase community involvement in TRL efforts. Projects must incorporate at least one of the following:

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  • Conduct 5-7 trainings for 20-30 volunteers on campaign skills (advocacy, social media, public speaking).

  • Conduct 8-10 educational presentations to 60-80 participants, including requesting letters of support.

  • Conduct a public opinion survey with at least 150-250 residents (75-125 per jurisdiction) regarding TRL policy.

ELIGIBILITY

Eligible agencies include Nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3)), School clubs, Faith-based organizations, or other community-based agencies with a fiscal sponsor, located in or serving Hayward, San Leandro, and Newark/Union City.

Application Requirements

Submissions must be a single PDF including:

  1. Bidder/Fiscal Agent Profile: Contact info and Tax ID.

  2. Qualifications: Max 500 words on experience in target communities.

  3. Proposed Project Description: Max 500 words on goals, timeline, and activities.

  4. Proposed Expense Plan: Detailed budget not exceeding $2,499. (Note: Funds cannot be used for lobbying or tobacco/alcohol-selling vendors).

EDEN YOUTH | Tobacco Prevention and Control Program | Updated April 2026