Introduction
The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services’ (DFCS) mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence and protect Georgia’s vulnerable children.
Prevention and Community Support Section
The Prevention and Community Support (PCS) Section of the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS), works in partnership with community-based organizations committed to reducing the incidence of child abuse and neglect by implementing evidence-based prevention and early intervention techniques to ensure positive outcomes for children and families.
The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS), Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) is accepting applications from existing public and private youth development entities located throughout the state of Georgia to support them in implementing evidence-based and medically accurate health education program models.
Successful applicants will be required to implement, with fidelity, an approved evidenced-based curriculum that has been proven on the basis of scientific research to (1) delay sexual activity, (2) increase condom and contraceptive use, or (3) reduce pregnancy among youth. In addition to implementing the evidenced-based health education program models, successful applicants will also be required to implement an approved program designed to educate youth on healthy relationships, healthy life skills, and adolescent development.
This announcement sets forth the application requirements, the application process, and other administrative and fiscal requirements on how to apply for funding under this funding solicitation. PCS staff is available to assist you if you have questions in completing this application. All proposals MUST be submitted electronically via this website.
To be eligible for funding under this announcement, programs are required to adhere to the federal definition of the personal responsibility education program. Funding will be provided to the following eligible applicants.
- Public government entity, K-12 public school systems, post-secondary institutions or 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (in existence for at least 24 months);
- Serve as the fiscal agent for the contract and the point of contact to DFCS-PCS or provide a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with fiscal agent; and
- Be responsible, liable, and oversee financial, program and post-award reporting requirements.
Statement of Need (SoN) Release: Monday, March 31, 2025, 12:00 PM (noon)
Statement of Need (SoN) Mandatory Webinars - Registration is required
Morning Session: Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/2oTGj894SbCO_8TEQeqo8Q
Afternoon Session: Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 1:00PM - 3:00PM
Link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/80FqXQk3TJS5eb2HNlDovg
All questions regarding the Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) Statement of Need (SoN) Funding Opportunity must be submitted in writing to gadfcs.prevention@dhs.ga.gov.
Questions will not be accepted, and responses will not be provided after the submission deadline of 12pm on May 30, 2025, at 12:00 PM (noon).
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: May 30, 2025, at 12:00 PM (noon)
Proposal submissions must be received in their entirety by the May 16th deadline as directed in the FY26 PREP Statement of Need (SoN).
Contract period: October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026
Attendance at one (1) informational Meeting is mandatory for agencies/organizations interested in submitted a proposal for the FY2026 funding cycle.
Please note, PCS reserves the right to modify, reschedule, or cancel the informational sessions at any time.