Title V Competitive Sexual Risk Avoidance Education

The purpose of the Title V Competitive SRAE Program is to fund projects to implement sexual risk avoidance education that teaches participants how to voluntarily refrain from non-marital sexual activity. Successful applicants are expected to submit plans for the implementation of sexual risk avoidance education that normalizes the optimal health behavior of avoiding non-marital sexual activity, with a focus on the future health, psychological well-being, and economic success of youth.  Applicants must agree to: 1) use medically accurate information referenced to peer-reviewed publications by educational,...

Eligible applicants are limited to local organizations and entities or consortia, with the capacity to develop and implement Title V Competitive SRAE projects in states and territories that do not accept FY2024 allocations for Title V State SRAE. The estimated award amount is based upon FY2024 funding available for Title V Competitive SRAE awards and is subject to change.  Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive 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. Faith-based organizations may apply for this award on the same basis as any other organization, as set forth at and, subject to the protections and requirements of 45 CFR Part 87 and 42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq., ACF will not, in the selection of recipients, discriminate against an organization on the basis of the organization's religious character, affiliation, or exercise.