S.T.E.P Grant

S.T.E.P. Grant – $2,500 for Youth-Led Groups

Design a creative project for a tobacco-free community and get funding to support your group while making an impact!

What is the S.T.E.P Grant?

The S.T.E.P. Grant (Students Transforming Tobacco Education & Policy) gives $2,500 to youth-led groups for their leadership, creativity, and advocacy. The grant supports your group, while giving you the opportunity to design a project to educate and engage city councils about tobacco-free policies, like Tobacco Retail Licensing (TRL).

Who Can Apply?

Any youth-led group, club, or team in Eureka or Arcata,
Groups must be youth-led and able to submit a clear, creative proposal.

When is the Deadline to Apply?

Submit your project by October 31, 2025

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How it WOrks

1. Submit Your Proposal

Your group proposes a creative way to present ideas about tobacco-free policies to the city council. Ideas could include a presentation, video, art exhibit, social media campaign, or other innovative approach. You do not need to have the project fully developed yet—just explain your concept.

2. Proposal Review & Selection

We will review all submissions and select the most creative, clear, and impactful idea.

3. Develop Your Project

Winning groups develop their project into a presentation or campaign for the city council.

4. Present To City Council

Your group shares your developed project with the Eureka and Arcata city councils to highlight the benefits of tobacco-free policies like TRL.

5. Get Paid

The $2,500 grant is awarded to your group, supporting your team’s growth, activities, or club initiatives.

6. Make an Impact

Your project helps make your community healthier, while your group is recognized and supported with the grant.

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S.T.E.P. Grant – $2,500 for Youth-Led Groups

How it WOrks

1. Submit Your Proposal

2. Proposal Review & Selection

3. Develop Your Project

4. Present To City Council

5. Get Paid

6. Make an Impact