§ Federal grant opportunity · HHS-2026-ACF-ACYF-TS-0013
Title V Competitive Sexual Risk Avoidance Education
Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB is accepting applications for Title V Competitive Sexual Risk Avoidance Education. The deadline is August 17, 2026 and the published award range is $14K – $450K.
Key facts
- Funder
- Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB
- Application deadline
- August 17, 2026
- Award range
- $14K – $450K
- Eligibility
- Eligibility is limited to local organizations and entities, including faith-based organizations, located in states that have not accepted their fiscal year Title V State SRAE allotment. 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-TS-0013
Program overview
This NOFO is modified. Changes are made to Step 1: Review the Opportunity, Eligibility: Locality restrictions. The state of New Hampshire was added. The Title V Competitive SRAE program competitively funds projects to implement sexual risk avoidance education that teaches youth ages 10-19 how to voluntarily refrain from non-marital sexual activity. Projects must: 1) use medically accurate information referencing peer-reviewed publications by educational, scientific, governmental, or health organizations; 2) implement an evidence-based approach integrating research findings with practical strategies that align with the needs and desired outcomes for the intended audience; 3) teach the benefits associated with personal responsibility, self-regulation, goal setting, healthy decision making, and a focus on the future; 4) discourage sexual coercion, dating violence, and other youth risk behaviors such as underage drinking or illicit drug use; 5) be culturally appropriate, recognizing the experiences of youth from diverse communities, backgrounds, and experiences; 6) normalize avoiding non-marital sexual activity; and 7) be age-appropriate. This opportunity supports the development and implementation of such projects in states that do not accept FY 2026 allocations for Title V State SRAE.
How to apply
- Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
- Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB.
- Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
- Submit before August 17, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.
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