The Tribal Personal Responsibility Education Program (Tribal PREP) provides funding for projects that educate American Indian/Alaska Native youth on abstinence and contraception to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. The program also helps youth transition to adulthood by teaching skills like healthy relationships and financial literacy. Projects must use proven, culturally appropriate methods.
Who it's for: This grant is for federally recognized Indian tribal governments and private institutions of higher education that are interested in educating American Indian/Alaska Native youth on sexual health and adulthood preparation.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a federally recognized Indian tribal government
- Not a private institution of higher education
- Project does not focus on AI/AN youth
- Project does not include at least three adulthood preparation subjects
- Project is not based on evidence-based programs
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility as a federally recognized tribal government or private institution of higher education
- Detailed project proposal
- Evidence of using proven, effective programs
- Plan for cultural appropriateness
- Budget proposal
- Timeline for project implementation
- Staff qualifications and experience
- Evaluation plan for project outcomes
Cautions
- Ensure the program is culturally appropriate for AI/AN youth.
- Projects must be based on evidence-based programs.
- Must include at least three adulthood preparation subjects.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants for the Tribal PREP grant include federally recognized Indian tribal governments and private institutions of higher education. These entities must be capable of implementing educational programs for American Indian/Alaska Native youth that focus on sexual health and adulthood preparation.
Overview
This grant is for federally recognized Indian tribal governments and private institutions of higher education that are interested in educating American Indian/Alaska Native youth on sexual health and adulthood preparation.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a federally recognized Indian tribal government
- Not a private institution of higher education
- Project does not focus on AI/AN youth
- Project does not include at least three adulthood preparation subjects
- Project is not based on evidence-based programs
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop and implement educational programs for AI/AN youth that focus on sexual health and adulthood preparation. Programs must be evidence-based and culturally appropriate.
Total Program Funding
$3,250,000
Expected Awards
7
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 17, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 17, 2026(30 days)
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a federally recognized tribal government or private institution of higher education
- Develop a project proposal focusing on AI/AN youth
- Ensure inclusion of at least three adulthood preparation subjects
- Incorporate evidence-based program elements
- Prepare a culturally appropriate implementation plan
- Draft a detailed budget proposal
- Outline a project timeline
- Compile staff qualifications and experience
- Design an evaluation plan for project outcomes