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 (Anticipated): July 2026
Funding Amounts: Estimated $10,000,000 total; awards range from $250,000 to $450,000 per year; up to 21 awards expected
Summary: Supports local projects educating youth on pregnancy and STI prevention, and adulthood preparation, in states not participating in State PREP funding.
Description
This opportunity supports the development and implementation of the Competitive Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) in states and territories that do not accept FY2026 allocations for State PREP. The program aims to educate youth ages 10–19, as well as pregnant and parenting youth under age 21, on abstinence and contraception to prevent pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and HIV/AIDS. Funded projects must also address at least three of the following six adulthood preparation subjects: healthy relationships, adolescent development, financial literacy, parent-child communication, educational and career success, and healthy life skills.
