What is a PREP grant?

The Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) program is a three-year grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services to educate youth between the ages of 10 and 19 years (and, in the case of pregnant and parenting youth, under the age of 21) on the topics of abstinence, contraception and at least three of the six Congressionally mandated adulthood preparation subjects.

Purpose of Program

PREP is a discretionary grant program that exists to educate youth and young adults on both abstinence and contraception to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV/AIDS, and promote successful transition of youth to adulthood through education on key subjects.

How is the PREP Program Evaluated?

The three categories of PREP performance measures for data collection and submission are

  • Structure, cost, and support for program implementation
  • Attendance, reach, and dosage
  • Participants’ entry and exit surveys (which capture characteristics, behaviors, program experiences, and perceptions of effects).

Who is Eligible to Participate in the PREP Program?

Eligibility for this opportunity is unrestricted. However, eligible applicants are limited to local organizations and entities, including faith-based organizations or consortia, with the capacity to develop and implement competitive PREP projects in the states or territories that did not accept state’s allotments of PREP funding.

Research Associates' Impact:

Research Associates has helped to secure over $12 million in funded health and human services programs including the PREP program.

Contact the Grant Experts:

Could your school district qualify for funding? To find out more about program requirements and eligibility, contact our knowledgeable team at Research Associates.

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