Tobacco Settlement Revenue - Investments in Youth

This initiative provides key state decision makers and opinion leaders with the information and tools necessary to consider how tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) revenues can support youth programs and services. Search our state profiles, promising practices, and publications and participate in quarterly audio conferences for information and effective strategies on accessing MSA funds to invest in youth development initiatives.

STATE PROFILES

State Profiles present key data on how each state has used MSA revenues in recent years. This data includes

• Total revenues received annually;
• Information on how funds are allocated and to what type of programs, as well as pending legislation impacting allocations; and
• Examples of how MSA funds are supporting programs and initiatives for youth.

Click on any state to access a state profile. Check back soon if a profile is not yet available for your state.

State Profile Tables

• Total MSA Revenue Received, 2000-Present
• Allocations of MSA Revenue, 2000-Present (coming soon)
• Interactive Data Tool
  Use this tool to develop your own data reports comparing state allocations of MSA revenues.

PROMISING PRACTICES (coming soon)

Learn about innovative state and local uses of MSA funds to invest in youth development initiatives.

PUBLICATIONS

Download strategy briefs, tools and other resources for state and local decision-makers looking to access MSA funds to support initiatives for youth.

Tobacco Settlement Revenue - Recent State Actions and Opportunities for Youth Programs (April 2008)

QUARTERLY AUDIO CONFERENCES

Participate in quarterly audio conferences highlighting how states are using MSA funds to support programs and services for youth.

Contact The Finance Project at tobacco@financeproject.org with questions or requests for additional information.