The SOL Project Announces $2,000 Community Engagement Awards to Support Smoke-Free Housing
Sacramento County and Elk Grove Nonprofit Organizations Encouraged to Apply by December 4, 2026
SACRAMENTO, CA – The SOL Project (Saving Our Legacy: African Americans for Smoke-Free Safe Places) is excited to announce a new funding opportunity through its Empowering Local Communities (ELC) Initiative.
The SOL Project will award 2 to 3 Community Engagement Awards of $2,000 each to local nonprofit organizations working to create healthier, smoke-free homes and neighborhoods in unincorporated Sacramento County and Elk Grove.
The goal is to help African American community organizations become local champions for smoke-free living. Projects must help build support for smoke-free policies in apartments and other multi-unit housing communities.
What Can Organizations Do With the Funding?
Organizations can use the funds to plan activities that educate and engage residents, including:
- Community workshops and outreach events
- Youth leadership and education programs
- Community surveys and video interviews
- Art projects and social media campaigns
- Education about secondhand smoke, thirdhand smoke, and vaping
- Activities that build support for smoke-free housing policies
Projects will take place from January 11 through June 23, 2027.
Who Can Apply?
Eligible applicants must be nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status or work with a qualified fiscal agency. They must have offices in Sacramento County and serve residents in unincorporated Sacramento County and/or Elk Grove.
Don’t Miss These Important Dates!
📅 Grant Information Session: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
🚨 Application Deadline: Friday, December 4, 2026, at 5 PM PST
Interested organizations are strongly encouraged to attend the information session, review the grant instructions, and submit their applications before the deadline.
STEP 1: READ THE GRANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
CLICK HERE to review the full grant application instructions
STEP 2: COMPLETE AND SUBMIT YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION
CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR THE $2,000 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AWARD
Together, We Can Build Healthier Communities!
The SOL Project believes everyone deserves to live in a safe, healthy home free from harmful secondhand smoke.
Through the Empowering Local Communities Initiative, we are working with local groups, youth, families, and community leaders to raise awareness and support smoke-free housing throughout Sacramento County and Elk Grove.
Don’t wait! Apply today and help make a difference in your community!
For questions about the grant opportunity, contact info@thesolproject.com or visit www.thesolproject.com.
This project is made possible through funding from the California Department of Public Health, Contract #25-10288.
