At a glance
Competitive Personal Responsibility Education Program is a federal competitive grant from Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB for the science & technology sector. Funding is $250K–$450K. Eligible applicants: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); County governments; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Oth. The application deadline is August 31, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.
- Amount
- $250K–$450K
- Deadline
- Aug 31, 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Closing soon
About this program
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.
Who can apply
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); County governments; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Small businesses; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Special district governments; City or township governments; Independent school districts; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized). 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.
How to apply
Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number HHS-2026-ACF-ACYF-AK-0014. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.
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