Tribal Personal Responsibility Education Program (Tribal PREP)
This grant funds programs that educate AI/AN youth on abstinence, contraception, and adulthood skills to prevent pregnancy, STIs, and HIV, using culturally relevant, evidence-based approaches.
Funder: Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Estimated total program funding: $3,250,000. Typical awards: $350,000–$600,000 per year for up to 7 awards.
Summary: Supports tribal projects to educate AI/AN youth on sexual health, pregnancy prevention, and adulthood preparation using evidence-based, culturally appropriate approaches.
Description
This opportunity supports projects that educate American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) youth (ages 10–19) and expectant or parenting youth under 21 on abstinence and contraception for the prevention of pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and HIV. The program also aims to promote a successful transition to adulthood through education on key adulthood preparation subjects (APS). Projects must address at least three of the following six APS topics: healthy relationships, adolescent development, financial literacy, parent-child communication, educational and career success, and healthy life skills.
Funded projects must:
- Replicate or substantially incorporate elements of evidence-based programs proven to change behavior in AI/AN tribal communities (e.g., delaying sexual activity, increasing contraceptive use, or reducing pregnancy among youth).
- Be medically accurate and complete.
- Provide age-appropriate information and activities.
- Be delivered in a culturally relevant context for AI/AN youth.
