The PREIS grant supports innovative programs aimed at preventing adolescent pregnancy among high-risk and vulnerable youth. It funds projects that need to be rigorously evaluated to prove their effectiveness. The goal is to find and support new, promising strategies that help young people, especially those in challenging situations, make informed decisions about their futures.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations and entities that have developed innovative programs targeting high-risk youth, such as those in foster care, juvenile justice, or experiencing homelessness. The programs should focus on preventing adolescent pregnancy and include at least three topics like healthy relationships and financial literacy.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of a well-described theory of change
- No preliminary evidence of program effectiveness
- Inability to conduct a rigorous impact evaluation
- Interventions not targeting high-risk youth populations
- Failure to include at least three adulthood preparation subjects
What You May Need
- Detailed program proposal
- Evidence of preliminary program success
- Plan for rigorous impact evaluation
- Partnership with an independent evaluator
- Budget proposal
- Organizational background information
- Proof of eligibility
- Implementation timeline
- Letters of support or partnership
- Evaluation plan
Cautions
- Programs must have preliminary evidence of success.
- Evaluations must be conducted by an independent third party.
- Projects must include at least three specific adulthood preparation subjects.
- Programs should target culturally under-represented youth populations.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include special district governments, city or township governments, for-profit organizations, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, independent school districts, other Native American tribal organizations, individuals, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, state governments, public and state institutions of higher education, and county governments.
Overview
This grant is for organizations and entities that have developed innovative programs targeting high-risk youth, such as those in foster care, juvenile justice, or experiencing homelessness. The programs should focus on preventing adolescent pregnancy and include at least three topics like healthy relationships and financial literacy.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of a well-described theory of change
- No preliminary evidence of program effectiveness
- Inability to conduct a rigorous impact evaluation
- Interventions not targeting high-risk youth populations
- Failure to include at least three adulthood preparation subjects
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to implement and evaluate innovative pregnancy prevention programs targeting high-risk youth. This includes costs related to program delivery, evaluation, and partnership with an independent evaluator.
Total Program Funding
$10,000,000
Expected Awards
12
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 17, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 18, 2026(31 days)
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as one of the specified entity types
- Develop a comprehensive program proposal
- Gather preliminary evidence of program effectiveness
- Identify and partner with an independent evaluator
- Prepare a detailed budget and timeline
- Ensure inclusion of at least three adulthood preparation subjects
- Submit application by the deadline