Abstinence Education Program
Related Programs
Examples of Funded Projects
Examples of funded projects may be requested through the Office of Abstinence Education.
The Department of Health and Human Services is the Federal government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially to those who are least able to help themselves.
Program Accomplishments
In FY 07, 43 grants were awarded; 59 grants are projected in FY 08 and it is estimated that 59 grants will be awarded in FY 09.
Uses and Use Restrictions
For the purpose of this section (Section 510), the term "Abstinence Education" means an educational or motivational program which (a) has as its exclusive purpose, teaching the social, psychological, and health gains to be realized by abstaining from sexual activity; (b) teaches abstinence from sexual activity outside marriage as the expected standard for all school age children; (c) teaches that abstinence from sexual activity is the only certain way to avoid out-of-wedlock pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, and other associated health problems; (d) teaches that a mutually faithful monogamous relationship in context of marriage is the expected standard of human sexual activity; (e) teaches that sexual activity outside of the context of marriage is likely to have harmful psychological and physical effects; (f) teaches that bearing children out of wedlock is likely to have harmful consequences for the child, the child's parents, and society; (g) teaches young people how to reject sexual advances and how alcohol and drug use increases vulnerability to sexual advances; and (h) teaches the importance of attaining self-sufficiency before engaging in sexual activity.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
The Governor of each State shall determine which agency will administer the Section 510 Abstinence Education program in each State.
A letter from the Governor, or a designee within the Governor's office, must accompany each application.
The application may be developed in consultation with the State Maternal and Child Health Services (MCHS) Agency as outlined by (Sec 505 (a)(5)(F)) or soley by a social services agency within the State that is identified and designated by the Governor.
No funding will be awarded unless the State "has transmitted an application for the fiscal year under section 505(a)" of the Social Security Act, as required by section 510(a).
Beneficiary Eligibility
School-age girls and boys, adolescents, at-risk populations subject to out-of-wedlock births, parents, youth serving professionals and families.
Credentials/Documentation
This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
Annual submission of a State application and annual report are required prior to the allocation of funds.
Award Procedures
Funds are allocated to States by way of the letter of credit system subsequent to the review and approval of the State application and annual report.
Deadlines
As specified in the announcement or application instructions.
Authorization
Social Security Act, Title V, Section 510, 42 U.S.C. 710.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
From 1 to 2 months.
Appeals
None.
Renewals
Funds will be made available annually to any State submitting an acceptable application.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Funds are allocated among the States and jurisdictions based on a formula determined by the proportion that the number of low income children in the State bears to the total number of low income children for all States. There is a required match of 3 nonfederal dollars for every 4 Federal dollars.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Funds are awarded each fiscal year in quarterly installments to the States and Jurisdictions. States have until one full year after the end of the fiscal year to fund activities with the grant due to the likelihood of State sub-contracting the funds.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Each State must prepare and submit an annual report on the activities undertaken.
Reports will contain information and be formatted as the Secretary requires in the program application guidance.
Audits
As described in Title V, Section 506(b)(1) of the Social Security Act, each state shall, not less often than once every two years, audit its expenditures from amounts received under this title.
Records
Records of the recipient shall be made available to the Secretary to secure an accurate description of the activities for which funds were spent in achieving the purposes of this section. States shall make available copies of reports and audits for public inspection within the State. Within 30 days following the completion of each audit report, the State shall submit a copy of that audit report to the Secretary.
Financial Information
Account Identification
75-1536-0-1-506.
Obigations
(Grants) FY 07 $38,673,246; FY 08 $50,000,000; and FY 09 est $50,000,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$13,501 to $7,055,240; $847,458.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Pertinent information may be obtained by contacting the Family and Youth Services Bureau, Office of Abstinence Education, Administration for Children, Youth and Families, 1250 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20447.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Scott T. Riggins, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Family and Youth Services Bureau; 1250 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20447. Grants Management, Financial Management Specialist; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Administration; Office of Grants Management, Division of Discretionary Grants, 370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW., Washington, DC 20447.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
None.
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