Competitive Personal Responsibility Education Program
🏛 Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB (HHS-ACF-FYSB)
Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations that provide personal responsibility education to youth. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, schools, community organizations, and faith-based entities. Programs must serve youth ages 10-19 and emphasize abstinence, healthy relationships, disease prevention, and life skills. The grant supports evidence-based curricula and implementation across diverse populations and geographic regions.
Recipients must demonstrate capacity to deliver evidence-based programming. They may be national, state, or local organizations with established youth education infrastructure. Partnerships with schools, health departments, and community agencies are encouraged.
The program prioritizes reaching underserved and high-risk youth populations. Federal funding supports direct program costs, staff training, and evaluation of outcomes.
Key dates
- Apr 16, 2026 Applications open
- Jul 30, 2026 Application deadline in 59 days
- Aug 29, 2026 Award announced
- Sep 30, 2026 Project start
This grant is for organizations that provide personal responsibility education to youth. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, schools, community organizations, and faith-based entities. Programs must serve youth ages 10-19 and emphasize abstinence, healthy relationships, disease prevention, and life skills. The grant supports evidence-based curricula and implementation across diverse populations and geographic regions.
Recipients must demonstrate capacity to deliver evidence-based programming. They may be national, state, or local organizations with established youth education infrastructure. Partnerships with schools, health departments, and community agencies are encouraged.
The program prioritizes reaching underserved and high-risk youth populations. Federal funding supports direct program costs, staff training, and evaluation of outcomes.
Program description
The Family and Youth Services Bureau will be accepting applications for the development and implementation of the Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) in states that do not accept FY2026 allocations for State PREP. This program supports educational projects for youth ages 10–19 and for pregnant and parenting youth under age 21, focusing on abstinence and contraception to prevent pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, and HIV/AIDS. Projects are also required to implement 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.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- Community Health Center
- County Government
- Faith-based Organization
- Nonprofits
- Private University
- Public Authority
- Public K-12 School
- Public University
- Small Business (SBA-defined)
- Special District
- Tribal Nation
- Tribal Organization
Demographic focus
Details
This grant is for organizations that provide personal responsibility education to youth. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, schools, community organizations, and faith-based entities. Programs must serve youth ages 10-19 and emphasize abstinence, healthy relationships, disease prevention, and life skills. The grant supports evidence-based curricula and implementation across diverse populations and geographic regions.
Recipients must demonstrate capacity to deliver evidence-based programming. They may be national, state, or local organizations with established youth education infrastructure. Partnerships with schools, health departments, and community agencies are encouraged.
The program prioritizes reaching underserved and high-risk youth populations. Federal funding supports direct program costs, staff training, and evaluation of outcomes.
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Federal Grant Application)
- Project Narrative
- Budget and Budget Justification
- Organizational Capacity Statement
- Evidence of Evidence-Based Curriculum
- Evaluation Plan with Specific Metrics
- Letters of Support from Partners
Program contact
- 👤 Latanya Bispham-Robinson
- 📧 Latanya.Bispham-Robinson@acf.hhs.gov
- 📞 202-401-5401
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.092 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$489,131,365
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$378,706,513
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$274,350,878
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$209,405,242
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$125,591,485
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$104,524,117
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$69,159,223
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$68,196,631
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$54,967,571
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$52,749,718
Top States by Funding
- FL 4 awards $876.2M
- TX 3 awards $488.1M
- VA 4 awards $254.0M
- MA 2 awards $137.4M
- CA 11 awards $105.7M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.092). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $69,588,394 | |
| 2025 | $69,368,019 | |
| 2026 est. | $70,000,000 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Nonprofits, schools, government agencies, and faith-based organizations serving youth ages 10-19. Applicants must demonstrate experience delivering youth education programs and organizational capacity.
What activities does this grant support?
Implementation of evidence-based personal responsibility education curricula. Funding covers program delivery, staff training, materials, and rigorous program evaluation.
What documents will I need to submit?
Plan for a federal grant application package. Typical components include project narrative, budget, organizational capacity documentation, and evidence of past program outcomes.
How competitive is this grant?
Moderately to highly competitive. Funders prioritize demonstrated youth outcomes, evidence-based approaches, and service to underserved populations.
What is the typical funding range?
Federal youth education grants vary widely. Review the actual funding announcement for specific award amounts and any cost-sharing requirements.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize evidence-based curriculum selection and proven track record with your target youth population.
- Include specific, measurable outcomes from prior program evaluations and youth behavioral indicators.
- Detail partnerships with schools, health departments, and community organizations serving your target area.
- Clearly explain how you'll reach underserved or high-risk youth and address health equity gaps.
- Build a realistic budget tied to program activities and include detailed evaluation costs and timelines.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applicants underestimate evaluation costs and fail to use validated assessment tools. Many proposals lack strong partnerships or evidence of serving hard-to-reach populations. Poor alignment with evidence-based program models or vague outcome metrics reduces competitiveness.
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