Competitive Personal Responsibility Education Program
This grant funds education projects for youth on pregnancy and STD prevention, plus life skills, in states not receiving FY2026 State PREP funds.
Funder: Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB
Due Dates: August 17, 2026: Full application submission deadline | August 17, 2026: Paper submission deadline (with exemption)
Funding Amounts: $250,000–$450,000 per award (typical); up to $10,000,000 total program funding; project period up to 3 years.
Summary: Supports local organizations in eligible states/territories to implement evidence-based education for youth (10–19) and young parents on pregnancy, STI, and HIV prevention, plus adulthood preparation.
Key Information: Only projects in states/territories not accepting FY2026 State PREP funds (CA, FL, American Samoa, Marshall Islands) are eligible.
Description
This opportunity funds the development and implementation of the Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) in states and territories that do not accept Fiscal Year 2026 State PREP allocations. The program aims to educate youth ages 10–19 and pregnant or parenting youth under 21 on abstinence, contraception, and prevention of pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and HIV/AIDS. Projects must also incorporate at least three of six adulthood preparation subjects: healthy relationships, adolescent development, financial literacy, parent-child communication, educational/career success, and healthy life skills. Funded projects must use evidence-based or evidence-informed approaches, be medically accurate, age- and culturally-appropriate, and include robust performance measurement and reporting.
