The General Departmental Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (GDSRAE) grant provides funding to teach young people how to avoid sexual risks, particularly in areas with high teen birth rates or STI risks. The program aims to empower youth with knowledge and skills to make healthy life choices, avoid pregnancy and STIs, and resist risky behaviors like drug use. Successful projects will use evidence-based, medically accurate information and focus on promoting self-regulation, healthy relationships, and goal setting.
Who it's for: This grant is for a wide range of applicants, including local and state governments, school districts, tribal organizations, non-profit organizations (both with and without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit entities, individuals, and higher education institutions. It's ideal for those who can implement educational programs in communities with high rates of teen births or STIs.
More details
Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to use medically accurate information
- Lack of evidence-based approach
- Normalizing teen sexual activity
- Not targeting high-risk areas
- Incomplete application
What You May Need
- Program plan with evidence-based curriculum
- Budget proposal
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., government or non-profit status)
- References to peer-reviewed publications
- Implementation strategy
- Evaluation plan
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
Cautions
- Ensure all information is medically accurate
- Programs must not normalize teen sexual activity
- Must align with the specific goals of the SRAE program
Generated from official source details for readability
Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include special district governments, non-profits (with and without 501(c)(3) status), city or township governments, state governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, other Native American tribal organizations, for-profit organizations, individuals, independent school districts, public and state institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and county governments.
Overview
This grant is for a wide range of applicants, including local and state governments, school districts, tribal organizations, non-profit organizations (both with and without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit entities, individuals, and higher education institutions. It's ideal for those who can implement educational programs in communities with high rates of teen births or STIs.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to use medically accurate information
- Lack of evidence-based approach
- Normalizing teen sexual activity
- Not targeting high-risk areas
- Incomplete application
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop and implement educational programs that teach youth to avoid sexual risks. This includes creating or adapting curricula, training educators, and providing resources and tools to participants. The focus should be on evidence-based methods and medically accurate information.
Total Program Funding
$19,217,650
Expected Awards
43
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 16, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 17, 2026(31 days)
- Archive Date
- Sep 16, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Fall 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a government, non-profit, or educational institution
- Develop a comprehensive program plan
- Ensure curriculum is evidence-based and medically accurate
- Prepare a detailed budget
- Gather letters of support or partnership agreements
- Submit application by the deadline