Formula Grant 2601MIPREP

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) received a formula grant award of $1,004,502 from the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families under the Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP, CFDA 93.092), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028. This formula grant funds comprehensive sexual health education and youth development initiatives targeting youth ages 10-19, with special focus on pregnant and parenting youth under age 21, as well as at-risk populations including youth in foster care, juvenile justice systems, and homeless or runaway situations. The program emphasizes evidence-based education on abstinence and contraception for the prevention of teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, while integrating adulthood preparation topics such as healthy relationships, financial literacy, adolescent development, and career and educational success.

As a state PREP formula grant recipient, MDHHS typically serves as a pass-through entity, sub-awarding portions of this funding to local health departments, nonprofit organizations, and community-based providers to implement sexual health education programs at the community level. The funded programs must be medically accurate, age-appropriate, and culturally relevant, with activities designed to educate both abstinent and sexually active youth regarding responsible sexual behavior and informed decision-making.