§ Federal grant opportunity · HHS-2026-ACF-ACYF-AK-0014

    Competitive Personal Responsibility Education Program

    Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB is accepting applications for Competitive Personal Responsibility Education Program. The deadline is August 17, 2026 and the published award range is $250K – $450K.

    Key facts

    Funder
    Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB
    Application deadline
    August 17, 2026
    Award range
    $250K – $450K
    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.
    Geography
    United States
    Focus areas
    Human Services
    Opportunity number
    HHS-2026-ACF-ACYF-AK-0014

    Program overview

    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.

    How to apply

    1. Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
    2. Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB.
    3. Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
    4. Submit before August 17, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.

    View the official funding announcement

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