Title V Competitive Sexual Risk Avoidance Education
🏛 Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB (HHS-ACF-FYSB)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations seeking to fund sexual risk avoidance education programs for youth. Eligible applicants typically include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, state and local government agencies, tribal organizations, schools, and community-based organizations with demonstrated capacity to implement evidence-based or evidence-informed sexual risk avoidance curricula. Programs must serve youth populations, with particular emphasis on reaching underserved youth, and applicants should have experience in education, youth development, or public health. Geographical scope includes all U.S. states and territories. Supported activities include curriculum development and implementation, staff training, evaluation, and dissemination of sexual risk avoidance education that emphasizes abstinence and risk reduction strategies. Applicants must be able to demonstrate compliance with federal education regulations and grant management standards.
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Key dates
- Jul 16, 2026 Applications open
- Aug 17, 2026 Application deadline in 31 days
- Sep 15, 2026 Award announced
- Sep 30, 2026 Project start
Program description
The Title V Competitive SRAE program competitively funds projects to implement sexual risk avoidance education that teaches youth ages 10-19 how to voluntarily refrain from non-marital sexual activity. Projects must: 1) use medically accurate information referencing peer-reviewed publications by educational, scientific, governmental, or health organizations; 2) implement an evidence-based approach integrating research findings with practical strategies that align with the needs and desired outcomes for the intended audience; 3) teach the benefits associated with personal responsibility, self-regulation, goal setting, healthy decision making, and a focus on the future; 4) discourage sexual coercion, dating violence, and other youth risk behaviors such as underage drinking or illicit drug use; 5) be culturally appropriate, recognizing the experiences of youth from diverse communities, backgrounds, and experiences; 6) normalize avoiding non-marital sexual activity; and 7) be age-appropriate. This opportunity supports the development and implementation of such projects in states that do not accept FY 2026 allocations for Title V State SRAE.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- County Government
- Nonprofits
- Private University
- Public Authority
- Public K-12 School
- Public University
- Small Business (SBA-defined)
- Special District
- Tribal Nation
- Tribal Organization
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- SF-424 Supplement (Household Survey)
- Project narrative and detailed statement of work
- Comprehensive budget and budget narrative
- Evaluation plan with baseline data and measurable outcomes
- Evidence of organizational capacity and relevant experience
- Letters of support from school districts and community partners
- Organizational financial statements or audit reports
- Staff resumes demonstrating relevant qualifications
- Plan for sustainability and program continuation beyond grant period
Program contact
- 👤 Chéri Thompson
- 📧 FYSB.NOFO.CSRAE@acf.hhs.gov
- 📞 202-205-8173
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.787 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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Top States by Funding
- CA 38 awards $28.9M
- IL 12 awards $8.5M
- WA 7 awards $4.4M
- KS 5 awards $2.9M
- CT 4 awards $2.4M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.787). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $11,467,261 | |
| 2025 | $10,594,429 | |
| 2026 est. | $11,000,000 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants typically include nonprofit organizations, state and local government agencies, tribal organizations, schools, and other community-based institutions with capacity to deliver sexual risk avoidance education programs to youth.
What types of programs are supported?
This grant supports the development and implementation of sexual risk avoidance education programs that emphasize abstinence and other risk-reduction strategies for young people, including evidence-based curriculum, staff training, and evaluation.
What is the typical application deadline and process?
Deadlines vary by funding cycle. The application process typically requires submission through grants.gov with standard federal forms (SF-424), project narrative, budget, and evaluation plan. Check HHS and ACF websites for current deadline information.
How competitive is this grant?
Title V grants are moderately to highly competitive. Success requires strong evaluation plans, evidence of program effectiveness, letters of support, and demonstrated capacity to reach target populations.
What is the typical funding range?
Funding amounts vary by grant cycle and number of applicants. Typical awards range from $100,000 to $500,000+ per year for multi-year projects, though this varies. Check the NOFO for specific funding information.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize your organization's prior experience with youth education programs and demonstrate staff qualifications in health education, public health, or related fields.
- Develop a strong evaluation plan that includes baseline data, measurable objectives, and validated outcome measures aligned with sexual risk avoidance education goals.
- Include letters of support from school districts, health departments, or community partners that show institutional buy-in and plans for program integration.
- Clearly articulate how your program will reach and engage priority populations, including strategies for recruitment, retention, and culturally-appropriate content delivery.
- Budget carefully for evidence-based curriculum adoption or development, comprehensive staff training, and rigorous evaluation activities, as reviewers prioritize grants with realistic, well-justified budgets.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications often fail when organizations lack documented experience with youth education or public health programs, making it difficult to demonstrate implementation capacity. Weak evaluation plans—those without baseline data, clear outcome metrics, or validated instruments—are frequently scored low. Another common issue is insufficient community engagement and partnership letters, signaling limited institutional support or unclear plans for program sustainability beyond the grant period.
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