2025–26 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, 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, 1.14mb - 6/2/2025)
Online Application
Budget Narrative Template (XLSX, 19.2kb - 6/2/2025)

Program Web Page

Office of Student Support