Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (93.060)
Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (Assistance Listing 93.060) is run by the Administration for Children and Families, part of the Department of Health and Human Services. It awarded $162 million in 162 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $999,300 per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $891,668. Half of the 162 awards fell between $889,298 and $1.3 million, and they ranged from $42,638 to $1.4 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$162 million
- Grant awards162
- Typical award$891,668
- Awarded in FY 2025$34.5 million
- Size rank665 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceProject grants
Key findings
- Annual funding was roughly flat, $34.0 million in fiscal 2021 and $34.5 million in fiscal 2025.
- It is the 665th largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 20 largest recipients received 38% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 36 states and territories.
What the program funds
The Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE) program funds prevention education projects that provide youth with information on how to avoid non-marital sexual activity and other risky behaviors.
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
Awards made under the authority of section 1110 of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1310 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. 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.
What the money can and cannot pay for
Funds are for making competitive awards which exclusively implement education in sexual risk avoidance (defined as voluntarily refraining from non-marital sexual activity) and for federal costs of administering the award. Funds may be used to educate youth on how to voluntarily refrain from non-marital sexual activity and to avoid related risky behaviors. SRAE projects must address the following requirements: 1) Evidence-Based Strategies; 2) Positive Youth Development Approach; 3) Medically Accurate and Age Appropriate; 4) Curriculum Fit and Selection; 5) Referrals to Healthcare and Other Community Services (SRAE Programs should provide referrals for necessary services, as needs are identified, but may not pay for the services themselves with ACF funding); 6) Performance Measurement; and 7) National Evaluation. Funds may not be used to supplant or replace current public or private funding or to fund the ongoing or usual activities of any organization. Funds may not be used to provide separate services, such as health care, educational services (e.g., tuition for formal K-12/ GED classes, career development), or counseling services (e.g., substance abuse, including alcohol, tobacco cessation, mental health issues, and intimate partner violence). SRAE Programs should provide referrals for necessary services, as needs are identified, but may not pay for the services themselves with ACF funding. Award will not allow reimbursement of pre-award costs.
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Deadlines
See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for application deadlines.
Award range and average, in the agency's words
The funding range for new awards in FY2024 was $361,350 to $450,000. The average award amount was $393,050. The FY2024 non-competing continuation awards ranged between $317,137 and $424,854 with an average award of $413,498. The funding range for non-competing continuation awards in FY2025 was $300,000 to $450,000 and the average award amount was $413,498. There were no new competing awards in FY2025.
Examples of funded projects
Fiscal Year2024: SRAE (General Departmental-Funded) projects are implemented in a variety of settings including: schools; community and faith-based organizations; and juvenile justice facilities. For example, programming was offered during health classes, in afterschool programs, and at residential facilities for children. Recipients are represented in all federal regions, with the exception of Region 1.
Funding history and past recipients
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.
Who usually wins
Nonprofits received 91% of the money, colleges and universities 5.2% and businesses 1.9%.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonprofits | 144 | $148 million | 91% |
| Colleges and universities | 10 | $8.4 million | 5.2% |
| Businesses | 3 | $3.1 million | 1.9% |
| State and local governments | 4 | $2.4 million | 1.5% |
| Tribal governments and organizations | 1 | $889,040 | 0.5% |
By state
30 states have a page for this program: those that received at least $1 million or 10 awards.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 20 | $20.0 million |
| Texas | 18 | $18.5 million |
| Georgia | 13 | $13.3 million |
| California | 12 | $13.1 million |
| Arizona | 10 | $9.9 million |
| Ohio | 8 | $9.1 million |
| Louisiana | 7 | $7.2 million |
| Mississippi | 7 | $7.2 million |
| Colorado | 5 | $5.1 million |
| Michigan | 4 | $4.6 million |
| Missouri | 5 | $4.4 million |
| New York | 5 | $4.4 million |
| Indiana | 4 | $4.2 million |
| Oregon | 4 | $4.2 million |
| Tennessee | 3 | $3.0 million |
| Illinois | 3 | $2.8 million |
| New Jersey | 3 | $2.8 million |
| American Samoa | 3 | $2.7 million |
| Arkansas | 2 | $2.6 million |
| South Carolina | 3 | $2.5 million |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $2.2 million |
| Guam | 2 | $2.2 million |
| Maryland | 3 | $1.8 million |
| Oklahoma | 2 | $1.7 million |
| South Dakota | 2 | $1.6 million |
| Virginia | 1 | $1.4 million |
| Wyoming | 1 | $1.3 million |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1.3 million |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1.2 million |
| Hawaii | 1 | $1.2 million |
| West Virginia | 2 | $976,045 |
| Delaware | 1 | $890,638 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $811,204 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $786,962 |
| Northern Mariana Islands | 1 | $682,512 |
| Puerto Rico | 1 | $463,257 |