What we Fund
TRDRP transforms tobacco excise taxes into cutting edge research to reduce commercial tobacco use and tobacco-related diseases and to inform public policy that benefits all Californians.
The 2027 Calls for Applications will be available on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Principal Investigator Eligibility Criteria
- Investigators from California not-for-profit organizations are eligible for TRDRP funding, including but not limited to colleges, universities, hospitals, laboratories, research institutions, local health departments, community-based organizations, voluntary health agencies, health maintenance organizations and tobacco control organizations.
- Given their unique position in promoting community health, for-profit community-based organizations are eligible to serve as Co-PIs on TRDRP partnered awards.
- U.S. citizenship is not a requirement for eligibility.
- Investigators at institutions outside of California are not eligible to apply for TRDRP funding.