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Competitive Personal Responsibility Education Program

Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB Nonprofit eligible

Looking for human services funding? Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB is accepting applications for this award from nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Aug 17, 2026. It provides awards up to $250K–$450K.

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Deadline
Aug 17, 2026
Award amount
Up to $250K–$450K
Expected awards
21
Posted
Jul 17, 2026
Opportunity number
HHS-2026-ACF-ACYF-AK-0014
CFDA
93.092

Opportunity 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.

Who can apply

  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
  • Small businesses
  • 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)
  • Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
  • Independent school districts
  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  • City or township governments
  • Special district governments
  • For profit organizations other than small businesses
  • 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.

Funding

Award floor
$250K
Award ceiling
$450K

Agency contact

Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB

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

Latanya.Bispham-Robinson@acf.hhs.gov

Next steps to apply

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