Phase 3: Remainder of the Grant Cycle: Using Results of the Commercial Tobacco-Focused Community Assessment to Build Community Buy-in and Trust

We are pleased to share the Phase 3 Guidance for the Tobacco-Focused Community Assessment. Phase 3 (the final phase) is centered on the ongoing work to be conducted by local public health agency grantees throughout the FY24-26 grant cycle. Consider this guidance a primer for the work ahead. The details and the order of the steps you take and when may vary depending on your community's needs and readiness. We want to extend a big thank you to each of our LPHA grantees who volunteered to review and provide feedback on this document. We deeply appreciate the time and valuable contributions you each provided. Most of the work of Phase 3, telling the story of the burden of commercial tobacco and initiating community engagement and coalition building, will need to be reflected in your FY25 implementation plan. A webinar focused on completing your IP is planned for June 24, from 10:00-12:00.

use the link below to register by Thursday, June 20th

. This webinar will be recorded and posted on TFCO. FY25 implementation plans are due July 30th. Phase 3 contains the following sections and notes the appropriate TA Provider to connect with for any support:

• Integrating Phase 3 into the FY25 implementation plan
• Telling the story of the burden of commercial tobacco in your community
• Using calls to action for community support
• Using a health equity approach to message framing, narratives, and presenting community-level data
• Activate lasting community engagement

Phase 3 Guidance on Tobacco-Free Colorado In the meantime, please connect with your STEPP Project Officer if you have any questions about your IP.

The associated files and links are available below.