Simpler Grants.gov #93.092

Tribal PREP Funding for Education Services to AI/AN Youth

This opportunity is a forecasted funding announcement from the Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB for the Tribal Personal Responsibility Education Program (Tribal PREP). - Government Buyer: - Administration for Children & Families (ACF) - Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) - Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) - Purpose: - Fund projects educating American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) youth (ages 10-19) and expectant/parenting youth under 21 on abstinence, contraception, and prevention of pregnancy, STIs, and HIV - Projects must address at least three of six adulthood preparation subjects: healthy relationships, adolescent development, financial literacy, parent-child communication, educational/career success, and healthy life skills - Requirements: - Programs must replicate evidence-based models or incorporate proven elements for behavior change in AI/AN communities - Content must be medically accurate, age-appropriate, and culturally relevant - Eligibility: - Indian Tribes, tribal organizations (as defined by the Indian Health Care Improvement Act), and qualifying faith-based or community organizations - Funding: - Total estimated funding: $3,250,000 - Individual awards expected between $350,000 and $600,000 - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is a service/education grant opportunity - Notable: Emphasis on evidence-based, culturally tailored education for tribal youth

Description

Tribal PREP competitively funds projects that educate American Indian/Alaska Native youth ages 10-19, and expectant and parenting youth under age 21, on abstinence and contraception to prevent pregnancy, STIs, and HIV. Projects must implement at least three of six congressionally mandated adulthood preparation subjects including healthy relationships, adolescent development, financial literacy, parent-child communication, educational and career success, and healthy life skills. Projects must replicate evidence-based effective programs proven to change behavior within AI/AN tribal communities, be medically accurate, age-appropriate, and culturally appropriate for AI/AN youth.

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