Federal Grant Award Summary

The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health, received a formula grant award of $157,868 from the Administration for Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP, CFDA 93.092). The award, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028, supports comprehensive sexual health education and youth development initiatives targeting youth ages 10-19, with special emphasis on pregnant and parenting youth under age 21.

Through this funding, Nevada implements evidence-based, medically accurate sexual health education programs that address abstinence and contraception for the prevention of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. The services target at-risk youth populations, including those in foster care, juvenile justice systems, and runaway or homeless situations. Additionally, the program provides adulthood preparation education on topics such as healthy relationships, adolescent development, financial literacy, parent-child communication, and career and educational success to support successful transition to adulthood. As a state formula grant recipient, Nevada is required to replicate proven evidence-based programs and maintain compliance with federal requirements throughout the three-year project period.