The Family and Youth Services Bureau will be accepting applications 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. 

Education

• Public and state institutions of higher education
• Independent school districts
• Private institutions of higher education

Government

• County governments
• Public and Indian housing authorities
• Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
• City or township governments
• Special district governments

Nonprofit

• Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
• Other Native American tribal organizations
• Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)

Miscellaneous

• Other

Business

• Small businesses
• For-profit organizations other than small businesses