# Competitive Personal Responsibility Education Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/hhs-2026-acf-acyf-ak-0014-competitive-personal-responsibility-education-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361929

> Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB offered grants of up to $450,000 (at least $250,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expected to make about 21 awards worth $10.0 million in total. Applications closed on August 31, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HHS-2026-ACF-ACYF-AK-0014 |
| Agency | Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 31, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $450,000 |
| Award floor | $250,000 |
| Expected awards | 21 |
| Total funding | $10.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.092 |

## Who can apply

- 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
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Eligible applicants are limited to local organizations and entities or consortia, with the capacity to develop and implement Competitive PREP projects in in states and territories that do not accept FY2026 allocations for State PREP. 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 for awards under this funding opportunity.

## What the grant funds

The Family and Youth Services Bureau will be posting a revised Competitive PREP NOFO shortly and will be accepting applications. Awards made are for the development and implementation of the Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) in states that do not accept FY2026 allocations for State PREP. This program supports educational projects for youth ages 10–19 and for pregnant and parenting youth under age 21, focusing on abstinence and contraception to prevent pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, and HIV/AIDS. Projects are also required to implement at least three of the following six adulthood preparation subjects: healthy relationships, adolescent development, financial literacy, parent-child communication, educational and career success, and healthy life skills.

## Questions people ask

### Is HHS-2026-ACF-ACYF-AK-0014 still open?

No. It closed on August 31, 2026.

### Who can apply for Competitive Personal Responsibility 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 Competitive Personal Responsibility Education Program?

Closed August 31, 2026. 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 $10.0 million in total across about 21 awards.

### Who has won Affordable Care Act (ACA) Personal Responsibility Education Program grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Florida Department of Children and Families, Catholic Charities Diocese of Fort Worth Endowment, Inc., U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants, Inc. The program made 434 awards worth $1.2 billion in that time.