2026–27 State Abstinence Until Marriage--Evidence-Based Programs

Description

Evidence-based programs are interventions, strategies, approaches, and/or program models that have been evaluated using rigorous evaluation design such as randomized controlled or high-quality quasi-experimental trials and that have demonstrated positive impacts for youth, families, and communities.

Program Office

Office of Student Support

Eligible Applicants

Non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations that can document their capacity to implement Evidence-based programs that promote abstinence-until-marriage program services for youth ages 10-19 in priority areas of the state.

Total Funding Available

Approximately $546,972

Funding Detail

The SCDE anticipates awarding more than one (1) grant. The award amount will be determined based on the quality of applications received and total funding requested.

Project Term

July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027

Application Due Date

August 4, 2026

Technical Assistance Session

The Office of Student Support (OSS) will offer pre-application technical assistance session via Microsoft Teams on July 9, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Please use Microsoft Teams link this to register for the webinar. Participants will be able to log in 15 minutes prior to the start of the session to test their equipment's audio settings. While participation is not mandatory in order to submit an application, it is highly recommended.

Documents

Request for Proposals (DOCX, 1.15mb - 7/1/2026)
Online Application
Budget Narrative Template (XLSX, 19.2kb - 7/1/2026)

Program Web Page

Office of Student Support