Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE)
Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE) supports Florida youth ages 10–19 through community-based education, partnerships, and leadership activities to delay sexual activity and reduce teen births.
Funder: Florida Department of Health
Due Dates: October 12, 2026 (Questions) | October 14, 2026 (Pre-application teleconference) | October 16, 2026 (Anticipated answers) | November 4, 2026 (Application, 6:00 p.m. ET) | November 9, 2026 (Anticipated evaluation start) | January 15, 2027 (Anticipated award)
Funding Amounts: $1.5 million total; $150,000–$200,000 per year; contracts end September 30, 2027
Summary: Supports community-integrated sexual risk avoidance education, partnerships, and youth leadership for Florida youth ages 10–19.
Key Information: Applicants must provide services directly; subcontracting is prohibited.
Description
The Florida Department of Health’s Adolescent Health Program administers Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE) with federal funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Family and Youth Services Bureau. The program aims to delay sexual activity, reduce teen births, and increase protective factors among Florida youth ages 10–19 through education, resources, community partnerships, and provider-facilitated activities.
Projects use a positive youth development approach and provide education to youth, parents, and adults with a direct, ongoing influence on youth development. Priorities include expanding services into unserved areas, addressing populations with statistically high teen birth rates, promoting healthy relationships and decision-making, and giving youth opportunities to practice leadership. Funded providers also participate in community meetings, topical training, technical assistance, and program evaluation.
