Competitive Personal Responsibility Education Program

Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB · HHS

CFDA Numbers

93.092

Award Ceiling

$450K

Award Floor

$250K

Expected Awards

Close Date

Jul 30, 2026

Section I

How to Apply

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Program Contact

Latanya.Bispham-Robinson@acf.hhs.gov
202-401-5401

Section II

Eligibility

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

01, 02, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 11, 12, 13, 20, 22, 23, 25

Section III

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.

Section IV

Key Dates

Posted: May 31, 2026
Closes: Jul 30, 2026