Title V State Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE) Program
Funds evidence-based sexual risk avoidance education for Arkansas youth ages 10–19 to delay sexual activity, reduce teen pregnancies and STIs, and promote healthy decision-making.
Funder: Arkansas Department of Health
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $711,695 per year to a single recipient; renewable for up to 7 years total.
Summary: Supports evidence-based sexual risk avoidance education for Arkansas youth ages 10–19, aiming to delay sexual activity and reduce teen births and STIs.
Key Information: Only one applicant is selected per cycle; applicants may subcontract to other organizations.
Description
This program funds a single organization to implement the Title V State Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE) Program across Arkansas. The initiative focuses on providing youth ages 10–19 with comprehensive, medically accurate, and culturally appropriate education that encourages delaying sexual activity, reduces teen pregnancies and STIs, and promotes healthy decision-making and life skills. The funded organization may deliver services directly or subcontract with schools, community organizations, or other partners, but remains responsible for fidelity, compliance, and outcomes. The SRAE Program is grounded in a Positive Youth Development (PYD) framework and must utilize approved evidence-based curricula.
