Title V Competitive Sexual Risk Avoidance Education
The purpose of the Title V Competitive Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE) program is to competitively fund projects to implement sexual risk avoidance education that teaches youth how to voluntarily refrain from sexual activity. Projects must: 1) Use medically accurate information referencing peer-reviewed publications by educational, scientific, governmental, or health organizations. 2) Implement an evidence-based approach integrating research findings with practical strategies that align with the needs and desired outcomes for the intended audience. 3) Teach the benefits associated with personal responsibility, self-regulation, goal setting, healthy decision-making, and a focus on the future. 4) Discourage sexual coercion, dating violence, and other youth risk behaviors such as underage drinking or illicit drug use. 5) Be culturally appropriate, recognizing the experiences of youth from diverse communities, backgrounds, and experiences. 6) Normalize avoiding non-marital sexual activity. 7) Be age-appropriate.
Award Range
$13,501 - $450,000
Total Program Funding
$13,500,000
Number of Awards
20
Matching Requirement
No
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Eligible applicants are limited to local organizations and entities or consortia, with the capacity to develop and implement Title V Competitive SRAE projects in states and territories that did not accept FY2024 allocations for Title V State SRAE. The estimated award amount is based upon FY2024 funding available for Title V Competitive SRAE awards and is subject to change. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from the merit review and funding under this funding opportunity. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity. Faith-based organizations may apply for this award on the same basis as any other organization, as set forth at and, subject to the protections and requirements of 45 CFR Part 87 and 42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq., ACF will not, in the selection of recipients, discriminate against an organization on the basis of the organization's religious character, affiliation, or exercise.
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
July 19, 2024
Application Closes
May 1, 2025
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