Several funding sources for teen pregnancy prevention programs are now available for states, communities, tribes, and territories from various agencies within the U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services. As the Administration and Congress continue to move forward on initiatives to address the nation’s high rates of teen pregnancy, you can find updates about the latest actions by the federal government below.
Open Funding Announcements:
- State Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) – initial application from states due August 30, 2010
- Title V State Abstinence Education Grant Program – initial application from states due August 30, 2010
Closed Funding Announcements:
- Office of Adolescent Health Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Funding (Tier 1 & 2)
- Support for Pregnant and Parenting Teens and Women
Future Funding Opportunities:
The President released the proposed budget for FY 2011 with slated increases for both the Office of Adolescent Health’s Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Initiative and the Title X Family Planning Program. Congress has begun its work on the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations bills to enact this funding.