At a glance
The Office of Population Affairs is offering grants for research or analysis projects that improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of Title X family planning services. Public or private nonprofit entities may apply, including faith-based organizations and tribal organizations, and there is no cost sharing required. The notice says OPA expects about $7.9 million total, with an estimated 10 awards of $200,000 to $500,000 each for 24 to 36 months. Applicants must be located in a U.S. state or territory as defined in the notice, and the project must relate to Title X family planning services.
What it funds
Official description from grants.gov
The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH), Office of Population Affairs (OPA) anticipates the availability of funds for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 grants under the authority of Title X of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300 et seq.). OPA plans to solicit applications for projects to conduct research or analyses that would make significant contributions to the mission of OPA and to the family planning fields. OPA plans to fund a new set of research grants to explore questions that aim to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of Title X family planning services. These grants are for projects that can be conducted within two to three years, such as secondary data analyses or small applied research projects. OPA anticipates making available approximately $1,500,000 for an estimated six (6) awards in the range of $200,000 to $500,000 per year for a period of 2-3 years (12-month budget periods). All funded recipients will be expected to implement any funds awarded in alignment with the Priorities of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, available at https://health.gov/priorities.
Who can apply
- City or township governments
- County governments
- Independent school districts
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
- Others
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
- Special district governments
- State governments
““Faith-based organizations and American Indian/Alaska Native/Native American (AI/AN/NA) organizations are eligible to apply.”” — From the announcement