income_security_and_social_services · HHS-ACF-FYSB

Competitive Personal Responsibility Education Program

Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB · HHS-2026-ACF-ACYF-AK-0014

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Award Range

$250K – $450K

Total Program Funding

$10.0M

Expected Awards

Deadline

August 31, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Competitive Personal Responsibility Education Program. Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB. 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... $250,000-$450,000 per award; $10,000,000 total program funding; ~21 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Public universities/colleges, Independent school districts, County governments, Nonprofits (non-501c3), Other eligible entities (+9 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Eligible applicants are limited to local organizations and entities or consortia, with the capacity to develop and implement Competitive PREP proje...

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Clearly demonstrate alignment with funding priorities and provide measurable outcomes.

Competitiveness: Moderate to high — federal grants are always competitive

What This Grant Funds

The Family and Youth Services Bureau will be posting a revised Competitive PREP NOFO shortly and will be accepting applications. Awards made are 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.

Attachments

PDF

hhs-2026-acf-acfy-ak-0014_Announcement.pdf

Who Can Apply

Eligible applicants are limited to local organizations and entities or consortia, with the capacity to develop and implement Competitive PREP projects in in states and territories that do not accept FY2026 allocations for State PREP. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from the merit review and funding under this funding opportunity. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible for awards under this funding opportunity.

Eligible Applicant Types

Other (see NOFO for details)Federally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsPrivate Colleges & UniversitiesPublic And Indian Housing AuthoritiesSmall BusinessesNonprofits without 501(c)(3)Other Tribal Organizations501(c)(3) NonprofitsFor-Profit OrganizationsIndependent School DistrictsPublic Colleges & UniversitiesCity/Township GovernmentsSpecial District GovernmentsCounty Governments

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $250K
Maximum Award: $450K
Total Program Funding: $10.0M
Expected Number of Awards: 21
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: August 5, 2026

Application Deadline: August 31, 2026 (13 days remaining)

Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date.

Agency Contact

Latanya Bispham-Robinson Latanya.Bispham-Robinson@acf.hhs.gov

Latanya.Bispham-Robinson@acf.hhs.gov

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