Personal Responsibility Education Program Competitive Grants

Deadline: 15-Jul-21

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) will be accepting applications from local organizations and entities, including faith-based organizations or consortia, for the development and implementation of the Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) in states that did not accept FY2010 and FY2011 allocations for State PREP.

The purpose of this program is to support projects that educate youth, between the ages of 10 and 19 years, and pregnant and parenting youth under age 21, on abstinence and contraception for the prevention of pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, and HIV/AIDS. Projects are also required to implement at least three of six adulthood preparation subjects.

Goal

The overall goal of the Competitive PREP program is to educate adolescents on both abstinence and contraception for the prevention of pregnancy and STIs, including HIV/AIDS.

Objectives

The following are objectives of the Competitive PREP program:

Replicate evidence-based effective programs or incorporate elements of effective programs that are proven to change behaviors, including delaying sexual activity, increasing condom and contraceptive use for sexually active youth, or reducing pregnancy among youth;
Implement curricula that includes medically accurate information (referenced in peerreviewed publications by educational, scientific, governmental, or health organizations) and is age-appropriate, culturally appropriate, and inclusive;
Promote successful and healthy transition to adulthood through the implementation of at least three of six adulthood preparation subjects; and
Target prevention education to youth between the ages of 10 and 19, or pregnant and parenting youth under 21 years of age, who are at high-risk for becoming pregnant or who have special circumstances.

Funding Information

Estimated Total Funding: $21,000,000
Expected Number of Awards: 30
Award Ceiling: $700,000 Per Budget Period
Award Floor: $250,000 Per Budget Period
Average Projected Award Amount: $475,000 Per Budget Period
Length of Project Period: 36-month project period with three 12- month budget period
Applicants must provide a budget for Year 1 of the project. This chart establishes award floors and ceilings by state or territory. Based on the availability of funds, multiple awards may be made in each state or territory.
- Florida
  - Award Floor: $250,000
  - Award Ceiling: $700,000
- Indiana
  - Award Floor: $250,000
  - Award Ceiling: $450,000
- Kansas
  - Award Floor: $250,000
  - Award Ceiling: $494,747
- North Dakota
  - Award Floor: $250,000
  - Award Ceiling: $250,000
- Texas
  - Award Floor: $250,000
  - Award Ceiling: $700,000
- Virginia
  - Award Floor: $250,000
  - Award Ceiling: $700,000
- American Samoa
  - Award Floor: $250,000
  - Award Ceiling: $250,000
- Marshall Islands
  - Award Floor: $250,000
  - Award Ceiling: $250,000

Competitive PREP Program Requirements

Competitive PREP projects must address the following requirements:

Abstinence and contraception education
Adulthood preparation subjects
Evidence-based programs or elements of effective programs
Fidelity and adaptations
Medically accurate and age and culturally appropriate
Referrals to healthcare and other services
Target population
Positive youth development approach
Trauma-informed care
Performance measures
Local evaluation
National evaluation
Sustainability

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible applicants are limited to local organizations and entities or consortia in the following states and territories: Florida, Indiana, Kansas, North Dakota, Texas, Virginia, American Samoa, and Marshall Islands. Applicants serving an emerging, unserved, or underserved population, or remote geographic area, are encouraged to apply for funding under this FOA. Collaborative efforts and interdisciplinary approaches are encouraged.
Special district governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Small businesses
Independent school districts
County governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
City or township governments
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Others