PREP-2026 Federal Formula Grant Award Summary

The Washington State Department of Health received a $757,452 formula grant award effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028, from the Administration on Children, Youth and Families under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Personal Responsibility Education Program (CFDA 93.092). This award supports the delivery of evidence-based sexual health education and youth development services targeting youth ages 10-19, with particular emphasis on pregnant and parenting youth under age 21. The program provides medically accurate instruction on abstinence and contraception to prevent teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, and HIV/AIDS, while incorporating adulthood preparation topics including healthy relationships, adolescent development, financial literacy, parent-child communication, and career and educational success.

As a state PREP formula grant recipient, the Washington State Department of Health implements comprehensive prevention education services for at-risk youth populations, including those in foster care, juvenile justice systems, victims of human trafficking, and youth experiencing homelessness or runaway situations. The department's award is part of the established state PREP program structure, under which states submit letters of intent to receive continuation funding throughout the designated award cycle. Services are delivered through the department's established infrastructure as the state's public health authority, with coordination across local health departments and other service delivery partners to ensure culturally appropriate, age-appropriate programming across Washington State.