Skin Lightening Products Public Awareness and Education Competitive Grant

Skin Lightening Products Public Awareness and Education Competitive Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Minnesota Department of Health
Amount: US $200,000
Last Updated: October 10, 2025

Summary

The Skin Lightening Products Public Awareness and Education Grant aims to enhance public knowledge about the health risks linked to mercury-containing skin lightening products. These products, often imported illegally, pose serious health dangers. This grant encourages grantees to implement culturally relevant and community-based educational initiatives to inform the public and promote safer alternatives, thus fostering a healthier environment and informed consumer choices.

Overview

Skin Lightening Products Public Awareness and Education Competitive Grant The purpose of the Skin Lightening Products Public Awareness and Education Grant is to increase public awareness and education on the health dangers associated with using skin lightening products that contain mercury that are manufactured in other countries and brought into the United States and sold illegally online or in stores. Grantees must use the funds to conduct public awareness and education activities that are culturally specific and community-based.

Eligibility

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