Sexual Risk Avoidance Education

Objective

The Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE) program funds prevention education projects that provide youth with information on how to avoid non-marital sexual activity and other risky behaviors.

Who Can Apply

• Local
• Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government
• U.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states)
• Small Business Person
• For-Profit Organization
• U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)
• State
• Nonprofit Organization
• Territorial
• Tribal

Awards made under the authority of section 1110 of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1310 shall be made only to public and private entities that agree to use medically accurate information referenced to peer-reviewed publications by educational, scientific, governmental, or health organizations; implement an evidence-based approach integrating research findings with practical implementation that aligns with the needs and desired outcomes for the intended audience; and teach the benefits associated with self-regulation, success sequencing for poverty prevention, healthy relationships, goal setting, and resisting sexual coercion, dating violence, and other youth risk behaviors such as underage drinking or illicit drug use without normalizing teen sexual activity. 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 to receive awards under this funding opportunity.

Who Benefits

• Pre-Teen (10-12)
• Teen (13-19)

Youth populations, ages 10-19 and those who are at risk for non-marital sexual activity and other risk behaviors, benefit from the assistance. Vulnerable populations of youth include, but are not limited to, youth living in under resourced regions and areas with high rates of teen births and STIs, including HIV. Programs must ensure there is no prioritization of any race, color, or national origin of youth.

Assistance Types

• Grant

Program Contact

mousumi.banikya@acf.hhs.gov
202-619-1066