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.
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.
Grant funding phases
This grant funding process will take place in two phases:
Phase 1: Pre-Application Requirement for Request for Applications (PAR-RFA)
The application period is now closed to the public for FY25-27 funding (April 2025 through June 2027) for the HDCGP A35 PAR-RFA. You may still view the following:
- the PAR-RFA application,
- the recording of the Funding Opportunity Informational Webinar, and
- Informational Webinar Slides, including the Schedule of Activities.
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 to be released in the fall of 2024.
For questions about the application process, please contact cdphe_hdcgp@state.co.us.
Watch the HDCGP-A35 RFA #26701392 Webinar below or check out the RFA Webinar slideshow.
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.