State and federal decision-makers might not know that numerous CDC divisions and offices provide grant funding to state and jurisdictional health agencies to support essential public health programming. For example, Congressional funding for CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health (OSH) directly supports the evidence-informed state tobacco programs and initiatives that save lives and prevent illness nationwide.

The Tobacco Control Network worked with select state tobacco program managers to document their successes made possible with the support of OSH funding and the consequences of its reduction or loss. These anecdotes can serve as compelling examples for other states and jurisdictions to reference and illuminate in communications with legislators and other decision-makers at the state and federal levels.

The Future of Tobacco Control Relies on OSH Funding