Formula Grant 2603COSRAE

The Department of Human Services Colorado received a $218,197 formula grant award from the Administration for Children, Youth and Families (ACF) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027, under the Title V State Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE) Program (CFDA 93.235). This award supports the development and implementation of evidence-based prevention education initiatives targeted to Colorado youth ages 10 to 19. The funded program delivers comprehensive educational curricula and messaging designed to normalize optimal health behaviors, specifically emphasizing the avoidance of non-marital sexual activity and other risky behaviors.

Under this award, the Department of Human Services Colorado is required to develop a comprehensive state plan for prevention education delivery, implement evidence-based curricula across the state, and maintain detailed program records in accordance with 45 CFR Part 75. The department may sub-award portions of the grant to local governments, non-profit organizations, and community service providers to support positive youth development through risk mitigation strategies and healthy decision-making. Fiscal allocations remain available for expenditure through September 30, 2028, and the department is required to submit updated state plans and letters of intent rather than full reapplications for continuation funding in subsequent years.