Federal Grant Award Summary

The Republic of Palau's Ministry of Finance received a $333,550 formula grant award from the Administration on Children, Youth and Families under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Personal Responsibility Education Program (CFDA 93.092) effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2028. This award supports comprehensive sexual health education and youth development initiatives targeting adolescents ages 10-19, with particular emphasis on pregnant and parenting youth under age 21. The funded program delivers evidence-based prevention education addressing abstinence and contraception to reduce teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections while incorporating instruction on at least three of six adulthood preparation topics, including healthy relationships, adolescent development, financial literacy, parent-child communication, educational and career success, and healthy life skills.

The program specifically targets vulnerable and at-risk youth populations, including those in foster care, juvenile justice systems, victims of human trafficking, and homeless or runaway youth. All educational services must be medically accurate, age-appropriate, and culturally responsive to the populations served. As a formula grant recipient, Palau's Ministry of Finance administers the award and may continue receiving funding through subsequent annual periods via letters of intent, contingent upon satisfactory progress and compliance with federal grant requirements and terms and conditions.