State Sexual Risk Avoidance Education Grant

The purpose of the SRAE grant is to delay sexual activity, reduce teen births, and increase protective factors among Florida youth ages 10 to 19 years old. This is achieved through a community integrated approach using education, resources, partnerships, and activities facilitated by providers.

Funds for this RFA are sourced from federal funding provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Family and Youth Services Bureau. A total of **$1,500,000.00** is available under this funding opportunity. However, the number of awards will depend on the number and quality of the Applications received.

Awards will range from **$150,000.00 to $200,000.00** per year in accordance with the Deliverable and Funding Level Crosswalk in Section 5.4.

Applications submitted in response to this RFA must focus on youth ages 10-19 that reside within the Applicant's proposed geographical area that the project will serve. Particular attention must be given to groups with statistical evidence of high teen birth rates. [...] Recipients of education under this funding must focus on youth, parents of youth, and adults with direct and ongoing impact on the development of youth within the 10-19 age group.

Program Expectations

• Expansion into areas unserved by SRAE. Applicants are expected to expand SRAE into Florida counties, cities, and/or zip codes that are not currently receiving these services.
• Increased participation of youth, parents, and significant adults in SRAE at the levels as identified in the Deliverable and Funding Level Crosswalk in Section 5.4.
• Holistic education that primarily focuses on delaying sexual activity, avoiding risks associated with sexual activity, healthy relationships, and increasing protective factors.
• Use of education content that meets AHP criteria as further outlined in Section 5.4.
• Compliance with specific fidelity requirements for education, including the full offering of content, with the goal of participants receiving a minimum of 75% of the content qualifying as a completer.
• Implementation of SRAE in a variety of settings, including, but not limited to, schools, religious institutions, local community centers, youth camps, juvenile justice programs, alcohol and drug rehabilitation settings, after-school programs, other existing youth development programs, and college and university campuses.
• Ensure SRAE does not teach or promote religion and is accessible to any interested participant, regardless of religious affiliation.
• Attendance of community meetings to increase partnerships, project visibility, project sustainability, and contribution to the local population served.
• Participation in technical assistance and topical training as required by the AHP to ensure best practices and shared expertise.
• Facilitation of opportunities for youth to participate as leaders.
• Submission of monthly reports documenting the SRAE grant activities held and/or attended, the number of participants in attendance, and the date, time, and location of the activities.

Applications due (no faxed or e-mailed Applications): must be received by **11/4/2026 6:00:00 PM ET**. To upload your Application, go to the Department of Health Automated Upload System: https://requestforapplications.floridahealth.gov.

Each Applicant may submit only one Application for consideration under this funding opportunity.

There is no match or in-kind funding requirement under this RFA.

Anticipated evaluation of Applications begins 11/9/2026. Anticipated award date is January 15, 2027.

The Department reserves the right not to award, or issue single or multiple awards as determined to be in the best interest of the state of Florida.