Federal Grant Award Summary

The New York State Department of Health received a $1.88 million 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. Under this award, NYSDOH delivers sexual health education and youth development services targeting youth ages 10-19, with special focus on pregnant and parenting youth under age 21. The program emphasizes medically accurate, evidence-based education on abstinence and contraception for pregnancy and sexually transmitted infection prevention, while incorporating adulthood preparation topics including healthy relationships, adolescent development, financial literacy, parent-child communication, and career and educational success.

The formula grant supports NYSDOH's capacity to serve vulnerable and at-risk populations, including youth in foster care and juvenile justice systems, victims of human trafficking, and youth experiencing homelessness or runaway situations. As a state formula grant recipient, NYSDOH implements approved evidence-based program strategies and maintains compliance with federal requirements including comprehensive record-keeping and financial management standards. The three-year award period reflects NYSDOH's ongoing participation in the state PREP formula grant program, which provides sustained funding to all 50 states and territories for sexual health education initiatives aligned with federal public health prevention objectives.