Description
The State Abstinence Until Marriage—Emerging Programs funding is intended for programs or organizations that have not reached the level of evidence-based data to show validation of activity related to Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE), but that have apparent potential to accomplish the goals of abstinence education. Criteria used to identify qualifying emerging programs include, but are limited to,
- New, innovative outreach methods, not previously used in SRAE
- New outreach activities in priority areas of the state
- Novel programs that use local service area organizations designed to increase sexual risk avoidance
- Use of the same curriculum for no more than 3 years.
Program Office
Office of Student Support
Eligible Applicants
Non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations that can document their capacity to implement Emerging programs that promote abstinence-until-marriage program services for youth ages 10-19.
Total Funding Available
$100,000
Funding Detail
The SCDE anticipates awarding one (1) grant. The award amount will be determined based on the quality of applications received and total funding requested.
Project Term
July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026
Application Due Date
July 15, 2025
Technical Assistance Session
The Office of Student Support provided a technical assistance session on June 12, 2025. Email oasgrants@ed.sc.gov for access to the recording.
Documents
Request for Proposals (DOCX, 1.21mb - 6/10/2025)
Online Application
Budget Narrative Template (XLSX, 19.1kb - 6/2/2025)
Program Web Page
Office of Student Support
