HHS-2021-ACF-ACYF-SR-1927: Sexual Risk Avoidance Education Program
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB notices from 2021.
Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB offered grants of up to $450,000 (at least $300,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expected to make about 30 awards worth $12.5 million in total. Applications closed on July 15, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed June 15, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$450,000
- Award floor$300,000
- Total funding$12.5 million
- Expected awards30
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HHS-2023-ACF-ACYF-SR-0035 | May 19, 2023 | Closed July 18, 2023 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | June 15, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 15, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | August 14, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.
All 14 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
Grants made under the authority of Section 1110 of the Social Security Act, 42 USC § 1310 that implement sexual risk avoidance education shall be made only to public and private entities that agree to use medically accurate information referenced to peer-reviewed publications by educational, scientific, governmental, or health organizations; implement an evidence-based approach integrating research findings with practical implementation that aligns with the needs and desired outcomes for the intended audience; and teach the benefits associated with self-regulation, success sequencing for poverty prevention, healthy relationships, goal setting, and resisting sexual coercion, dating violence, and other youth risk behaviors such as underage drinking or illicit drug use without normalizing teen sexual activity. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review and from funding under this announcement.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Sexual Risk Avoidance Education awards averaged $999,300; this notice allows up to $450,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (91% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The Administration for Children and Families, Administration on Children, Youth and Families' Family and Youth Services Bureau announces the availability of funds under the Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE) Program. The purpose of the SRAE Program is to fund projects to implement sexual risk avoidance education that teach participants how to voluntarily refrain from non-marital sexual activity. The services are targeted to participants that reside in areas with high rates of teen births and/or are at greatest risk of contracting sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The goals of SRAE are to empower participants to make healthy decisions, and provide tools and resources to prevent pregnancy, STIs, and youth engagement in other risky behaviors. Successful applicants are expected to submit program plans that agree to use medically accurate information referenced to peer-reviewed publications by educational, scientific, governmental, or health organizations; implement sexual risk avoidance curricula and/or strategies with an evidence-based approach integrate research findings with practical implementation that aligns with the needs and desired outcomes for the intended audience; and teach the benefits associated with self-regulation, success sequencing for poverty prevention, healthy relationships, goal setting, and resisting sexual coercion, dating violence, and other youth risk behaviors such as underage drinking or illicit drug use without normalizing teen sexual activity.
Who has won Sexual Risk Avoidance Education grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (93.060) awarded $162 million across 162 grant awards, an average of $999,300 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child & Family Resources Inc | Arizona | 6 | $6.5 million |
| Gang Alternative, Inc. | Florida | 4 | $4.8 million |
| Seasons of Change Inc | Texas | 4 | $4.4 million |
| Pro Youth and Families Inc | California | 4 | $4.0 million |
| Safe Havynn Education Center | Louisiana | 4 | $3.9 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is HHS-2021-ACF-ACYF-SR-1927 still open?
No. It closed on July 15, 2021.
Who can apply for Sexual Risk Avoidance Education Program?
Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Sexual Risk Avoidance Education Program?
Closed July 15, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $450,000 each. About $12.5 million in total across about 30 awards.
Who has won Sexual Risk Avoidance Education grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Child & Family Resources Inc, Gang Alternative, Inc., Seasons of Change Inc. The program made 162 awards worth $162 million in that time.
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