Formula Grant 2502NVPREP

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families has awarded a $175,371 Formula Grant under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) (CFDA 93.092) to the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health. This 3-year grant, with a performance period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027, supports projects that educate youth between 10 and 19 years old, as well as pregnant and parenting youth under 21, on abstinence and contraception to prevent pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, and HIV/AIDS. The grant also promotes broader youth development through adulthood preparation subjects such as healthy relationships, financial literacy, and career success. As the state-level health organization, the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services will use this funding to implement evidence-based sexual health education curricula and youth development programs through partnerships with local health departments, schools, and community organizations across Nevada.