Tribal Personal Responsibility Education Program (Tribal PREP)
🏛 Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB (HHS-ACF-FYSB)
Can you apply?
This grant is for tribal organizations and federally recognized tribes to fund evidence-based sex education and youth development programs serving Native American adolescents. Eligible recipients include tribal governments, tribal educational agencies, tribal nonprofit organizations, Indian Health Service facilities, and tribally operated schools. Applicants must demonstrate capacity to develop, implement, and evaluate culturally appropriate personal responsibility education programs in K-12 and out-of-school settings on tribal lands. The program supports comprehensive health education that emphasizes abstinence while also providing medically accurate information about pregnancy prevention, STI prevention, and healthy relationships. Geographic scope is limited to tribal territories and tribally designated service areas, though some flexibility exists for programs serving urban Native American populations in coordination with tribal leadership.
Key dates
- Apr 21, 2026 Applications open
- Jul 21, 2026 Application deadline in 49 days
- Aug 21, 2026 Award announced
- Sep 30, 2026 Project start
This grant is for tribal organizations and federally recognized tribes to fund evidence-based sex education and youth development programs serving Native American adolescents. Eligible recipients include tribal governments, tribal educational agencies, tribal nonprofit organizations, Indian Health Service facilities, and tribally operated schools. Applicants must demonstrate capacity to develop, implement, and evaluate culturally appropriate personal responsibility education programs in K-12 and out-of-school settings on tribal lands. The program supports comprehensive health education that emphasizes abstinence while also providing medically accurate information about pregnancy prevention, STI prevention, and healthy relationships. Geographic scope is limited to tribal territories and tribally designated service areas, though some flexibility exists for programs serving urban Native American populations in coordination with tribal leadership.
Program description
Tribal PREP competitively funds projects that educate American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) youth ages 10-19, and expectant and parenting youth under age 21, on both abstinence and contraception for the prevention of pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and HIV and promote successful transition of youth to adulthood through education on key adulthood preparation subjects (APS). Projects must implement at least three of the six congressionally mandated APS which include: 1) healthy relationships, 2) adolescent development, 3) financial literacy, 4) parent-child communication, 5) educational and career success, and 6) healthy life skills. Additionally, projects must 1) replicate evidence-based effective programs or substantially incorporate elements of effective programs that have been proven on the basis of rigorous scientific research to change behavior within the AI/AN tribal communities, which means delaying sexual activity, increasing condom or contraceptive use for sexually active youth, or reducing pregnancy among youth; 2) be medically-accurate and complete; 3) provide age-appropriate information and activities; and, 4) be provided in the cultural context that is most appropriate for AI/AN youth.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
Details
This grant is for tribal organizations and federally recognized tribes to fund evidence-based sex education and youth development programs serving Native American adolescents. Eligible recipients include tribal governments, tribal educational agencies, tribal nonprofit organizations, Indian Health Service facilities, and tribally operated schools. Applicants must demonstrate capacity to develop, implement, and evaluate culturally appropriate personal responsibility education programs in K-12 and out-of-school settings on tribal lands. The program supports comprehensive health education that emphasizes abstinence while also providing medically accurate information about pregnancy prevention, STI prevention, and healthy relationships. Geographic scope is limited to tribal territories and tribally designated service areas, though some flexibility exists for programs serving urban Native American populations in coordination with tribal leadership.
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Federal application form (SF-424 or equivalent eGrants application)
- Project narrative (typically 15-25 pages) describing program design, target population, evidence-base, and cultural adaptation
- Detailed budget and budget narrative broken down by year
- Organizational capacity documentation (staff résumés, prior grant experience, audit reports)
- Letters of support from tribal leadership, schools, and partner organizations
- Evaluation plan with proposed metrics and data collection methods
- Sustainability plan describing post-grant funding strategy
- Tribal resolution or governing body approval of the application (required for tribal applicants)
Program contact
- 👤 Dara Yahya
- 📧 Dara.Yahya@acf.hhs.gov
- 📞 202-240-3885
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 Tribal PREP funding?
Federally recognized tribes, tribal governments, tribal educational agencies, tribal nonprofits, Indian Health Service programs, and tribally operated schools can apply. State and local governments are not eligible, though they may partner with tribal applicants.
What types of programs does Tribal PREP fund?
The program supports evidence-based personal responsibility education, which may include abstinence-focused curricula, LGBTQ-inclusive content, healthy relationship education, and youth leadership development. Programs must be culturally tailored for Native American youth.
What is the typical funding level and project duration?
Federal grants under this program typically range from $50,000 to $150,000 annually, though actual amounts vary by competition. Projects are commonly 2-5 years with annual reporting requirements.
How competitive is this funding?
Tribal PREP is moderately to highly competitive. Successful applications typically demonstrate prior evaluation data, partnerships with schools or youth organizations, cultural competency, and a strong sustainability plan. New applicants should expect rigorous peer review.
What are the main application deadlines and cycles?
While this grant's specific deadline date is not yet published, ACF programs typically follow annual or biennial funding cycles. Monitor the Federal Register and grants.gov for official announcements in early 2026.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Center Native American cultural values and tribal priorities in your program design; reviewers expect programs tailored to the specific tribe(s) you serve, not generic curricula adapted for tribal audiences.
- Build strong partnerships with tribal schools, education directors, and community health programs; demonstrated buy-in from education and health leadership significantly strengthens competitiveness.
- Include a credible evaluation plan with baseline data and measurable outcomes; shows your program can document impact on knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to sexual health and responsibility.
- Demonstrate organizational capacity through prior grants management, staff qualifications, and fiscal infrastructure; tribal organizations applying for the first time should highlight staff experience and possibly fiscal sponsorship arrangements.
- Address sustainability beyond the grant period in your narrative; explain how you will fund the program after federal support ends (tribal budget, school funding, fee-for-service models, etc.).
⚠️ Common mistakes
Tribal PREP applications often fail when they lack cultural specificity, treating Native American youth as a monolithic group rather than respecting individual tribal identities and values. Strong applicants demonstrate genuine community engagement, tribal leadership support, and evaluation capacity—applications that rely solely on external evaluators or fail to include tribal staff in program leadership are less competitive. Additionally, weak sustainability plans that assume continued federal funding without exploring tribal revenue sources or other partnerships are frequently rejected.
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