Competitive Personal Responsibility Education Program

Key facts

Summary from the notice

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

• Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
• Federally recognized tribal governments
• Private colleges and universities
• Public and Indian housing authorities
• Small businesses
• Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
• Other Native American tribal organizations
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
• For-profit organizations other than small businesses
• Independent school districts
• Public and state colleges and universities
• City or township governments
• Special district governments
• County governments

Eligibility details from the notice

Eligible applicants are limited to local organizations and entities or consortia, with the capacity to develop and implement Competitive PREP projects in in states and territories that do not accept FY2026 allocations for State PREP. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from the merit review and funding under this funding opportunity. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible for awards under this funding opportunity.

Registrations you will likely need

Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.

• SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
• A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
• A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.

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