The Title V Competitive Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE) program provides funding for projects that educate young people aged 10-19 on avoiding non-marital sexual activity. The program emphasizes teaching personal responsibility, self-regulation, and healthy decision-making, while also addressing issues like sexual coercion and substance abuse. Projects must be based on medically accurate information and be culturally and age-appropriate.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations and individuals interested in developing educational programs for youth that focus on sexual risk avoidance. Eligible applicants include for-profit organizations, public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), independent school districts, Native American tribal organizations, county, city, and township governments, special district governments, and federally recognized Indian tribal governments.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to use medically accurate information
- Not implementing an evidence-based approach
- Projects not culturally appropriate
- Programs not age-appropriate
- Applicants from states accepting FY 2026 Title V State SRAE allocations
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., nonprofit status)
- Project proposal detailing educational strategies
- Evidence of medically accurate information sources
- Plan for cultural and age appropriateness
- Budget proposal
- Data on intended audience and outcomes
- Organizational background and experience
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
- Registration with SAM.gov
- DUNS number or UEI
Cautions
- Ensure all information is medically accurate and peer-reviewed
- Projects must be evidence-based and culturally appropriate
- Avoid duplication of existing state-funded programs
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include for-profit organizations, public and state institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, independent school districts, other Native American tribal organizations, individuals, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, and federally recognized Indian tribal governments. This broad eligibility allows a wide range of entities to apply, provided they meet the program's specific requirements.
Overview
This grant is for organizations and individuals interested in developing educational programs for youth that focus on sexual risk avoidance. Eligible applicants include for-profit organizations, public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), independent school districts, Native American tribal organizations, county, city, and township governments, special district governments, and federally recognized Indian tribal governments.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to use medically accurate information
- Not implementing an evidence-based approach
- Projects not culturally appropriate
- Programs not age-appropriate
- Applicants from states accepting FY 2026 Title V State SRAE allocations
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop and implement educational programs that teach youth about avoiding non-marital sexual activity, focusing on personal responsibility, self-regulation, and healthy decision-making. Programs should also address related risks like substance abuse and dating violence.
Total Program Funding
$8,358,870
Expected Awards
20
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 16, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 17, 2026(31 days)
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility and gather proof (e.g., nonprofit status)
- Develop a detailed project proposal
- Ensure all educational content is medically accurate
- Plan for cultural and age appropriateness
- Prepare a budget proposal
- Collect data on intended audience and outcomes
- Compile organizational background and experience
- Obtain letters of support or partnership agreements
- Register with SAM.gov
- Obtain a DUNS number or UEI