Title V Competitive Sexual Risk Avoidance Education

The Title V Competitive Sexual Risk Avoidance Education program is administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Administration for Children and Families, specifically the Administration on Children, Youth and Families and the Family and Youth Services Bureau. This federal initiative is part of a broader national effort to support youth development and promote healthy decision-making among adolescents. The program is authorized under Title V and is designed to provide discretionary funding to eligible entities in states that do not accept their allocated state-level funding for Sexual Risk Avoidance Education. As a federally managed grant opportunity, it follows established procedures for competitive awards and emphasizes evidence-based programming and measurable outcomes. The primary purpose of this grant is to fund projects that deliver sexual risk avoidance education to youth between the ages of 10 and 19. The program focuses on teaching young people how to voluntarily refrain from non-marital sexual activity while equipping them with skills related to personal responsibility, self-regulation, and goal setting. Funded projects must incorporate medically accurate information supported by peer-reviewed research and align with evidence-based approaches. Programs are also expected to address broader youth risk behaviors, including underage drinking, drug use, and exposure to coercion or dating violence, while reinforcing positive decision-making and future-oriented thinking. Funding under this opportunity supports the development and implementation of comprehensive educational programs that meet strict content and delivery requirements. These include ensuring that materials are culturally appropriate, age-appropriate, and responsive to diverse youth populations. Programs must normalize abstinence from non-marital sexual activity and present information in a manner consistent with public health standards. Allowable uses of funds include program design, curriculum implementation, staffing, outreach, and evaluation activities necessary to achieve program goals. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement associated with this funding opportunity, which lowers barriers to participation for eligible organizations. Eligibility for this grant is broad but specifically limited to organizations operating within states that have declined their fiscal year Title V State SRAE allotment. Eligible applicants include small businesses, nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status, institutions of higher education, local governments, tribal governments and organizations, school districts, and housing authorities. Faith-based and community-based organizations are explicitly included if they meet the eligibility criteria. However, individuals, sole proprietorships, and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified if they apply. The application process requires electronic submission through the designated federal grants system by the stated deadline. Applicants must ensure compliance with all submission requirements, including timely delivery before 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the due date. While specific application components are not detailed in the forecast, federal grant applications of this nature typically require a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capacity description, and evidence of program design alignment with federal priorities. Applications will undergo a merit-based review process, evaluating alignment with program goals, evidence-based methodology, and organizational capability. The timeline for this opportunity indicates that it is currently in a forecast stage, with an estimated posting date in late June 2026 and an application deadline at the end of July 2026. Awards are expected to be announced by mid-September 2026, with project activities beginning by the end of that month. Approximately 20 awards are anticipated, with a total program funding pool exceeding eight million dollars. Individual awards may vary within the specified range, supporting a diverse set of projects across eligible regions. For additional information or clarification, applicants may contact the program representative listed in the opportunity details. The agency provides both a phone number and an official email address for inquiries. As a forecasted opportunity, applicants are encouraged to monitor updates and prepare in advance for submission requirements. This program does not explicitly state recurring cycles, but similar federal opportunities are often released annually, suggesting the potential for future funding rounds.

Ensure programs are medically accurate evidence-based culturally appropriate and aligned with youth development goals