Tribal Personal Responsibility Education Program (Tribal PREP)

The Tribal Personal Responsibility Education Program (Tribal PREP) is administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Administration for Children and Families, specifically under the Administration on Children, Youth and Families and the Family and Youth Services Bureau. This program is a federally funded initiative designed to support culturally appropriate, evidence-based education for American Indian and Alaska Native youth. It is part of a broader federal effort authorized under the Affordable Care Act to promote adolescent health, reduce teen pregnancy, and improve long-term outcomes for youth transitioning into adulthood. The primary purpose of Tribal PREP is to fund projects that provide comprehensive sexual health education to youth ages 10 to 19, as well as expectant and parenting youth under age 21 within tribal communities. Programs must include instruction on both abstinence and contraception to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. In addition to these core health topics, funded projects are required to incorporate at least three of six congressionally mandated adulthood preparation subjects, which include healthy relationships, adolescent development, financial literacy, parent-child communication, educational and career success, and healthy life skills. Funding under this opportunity is provided through cooperative agreements, indicating substantial involvement from the federal agency in program oversight and implementation. The total estimated funding available is $3,250,000, with approximately seven awards expected. Individual award amounts are anticipated to range between $350,000 and $600,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement associated with this program. Funds are intended to support the implementation of evidence-based or evidence-informed program models that have demonstrated effectiveness in changing behaviors such as delaying sexual activity, increasing contraceptive use, or reducing adolescent pregnancy rates within tribal populations. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations as defined by federal statute. Faith-based and community organizations may apply if they meet the eligibility criteria tied to tribal affiliation or service. Individuals and foreign entities are explicitly excluded from eligibility. Programs must ensure that all educational content is medically accurate, age-appropriate, and delivered in a culturally relevant manner that reflects the values and needs of the communities served. The application process is expected to open around June 19, 2026, with a submission deadline of July 21, 2026. Applications must be submitted electronically through the appropriate federal grants portal by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the due date. While specific application components are not detailed in the forecast, applicants can expect to prepare a full proposal that includes program design, evidence-based justification, implementation plans, and evaluation strategies. Awards are anticipated to be announced by August 21, 2026, with project start dates beginning September 30, 2026. This funding opportunity is part of an ongoing federal program that is expected to recur periodically, although specific recurrence details are not explicitly stated in the forecast. Applicants are encouraged to prepare early and ensure compliance with all federal requirements, including registration in applicable systems. For additional information, applicants may contact Dara Yahya at the Administration for Children and Families via email or phone for guidance related to the opportunity.

Ensure programs are evidence-based, culturally appropriate, medically accurate, and include required adulthood preparation subjects