Federal Grant Award Summary

The Montana Department of Health and Human Services received a $333,550 formula grant award from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) under the Personal Responsibility Education Program (CFDA 93.092), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028. This grant funds the delivery of comprehensive sexual health and pregnancy prevention education services targeting youth ages 10 to 19, including pregnant and parenting youth under age 21, with particular emphasis on at-risk populations such as youth in foster care, the juvenile justice system, victims of human trafficking, and youth experiencing homelessness.

Montana's PREP program will implement medically accurate, evidence-based education that teaches both abstinence and contraception for the prevention of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. Funded activities must incorporate instruction on at least three of six adulthood preparation topics—adolescent development, healthy life skills, healthy relationships, parent-child communication, financial literacy, and career and educational success—to support youth transition to adulthood. The program is designed to be delivered in culturally appropriate contexts and typically involves sub-awards to local health departments, tribal organizations, nonprofits, and community-based service providers to ensure statewide implementation across Montana communities.