Formula Grant 2601NCPREP

The North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services received a $2.21 million formula grant award from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) under the Personal Responsibility Education Program (CFDA 93.092) on October 1, 2025, with performance through September 30, 2028. This federal funding supports youth sexual health and pregnancy prevention education services for youth ages 10 to 19, including pregnant and parenting youth under age 21, with particular emphasis on serving at-risk populations such as youth in foster care, the juvenile justice system, victims of human trafficking, and youth experiencing homelessness or runaway situations.

The program delivers medically accurate, age-appropriate education on abstinence and contraception for the prevention of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, combined with instruction in 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. As the state administering agency, NC DHHS distributes PREP funding through sub-awards to county health departments, community organizations, nonprofits, and other service providers across North Carolina to implement evidence-based prevention strategies tailored to the cultural context of the populations served.