Federal Grant Award Summary

The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) received a $761,375 Formula Grant award from the Administration on Children, Youth and Families under the Title V State Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE) Program (CFDA 93.235) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. This award supports prevention education initiatives designed to provide evidence-based messaging to youth ages 10 to 19 that promotes healthy decision-making and encourages the avoidance of non-marital sexual activity and other risky behaviors. The program focuses on normalizing optimal health behaviors among Ohio adolescents through targeted prevention education strategies that support positive youth development and risk mitigation.

As the prime recipient, ODH will administer the Title V State SRAE program across Ohio's 88 counties through partnerships with local health departments and community organizations. The agency will develop and implement comprehensive prevention education curricula, deliver educational interventions to target youth populations, and provide related program administration and evaluation services. Per program requirements, ODH must maintain detailed records in accordance with 45 CFR 75.361-365 and is required to submit an updated state plan as a continuing recipient to maintain funding eligibility. The two-year grant period allows ODH to execute its prevention education strategy while maintaining compliance with all applicable federal regulations and reporting requirements.