National Training Center for Family Planning

The National Training Center for Family Planning is a cooperative agreement opportunity administered by the Office of Population Affairs within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, aimed at establishing a centralized national entity to deliver comprehensive training and technical assistance to Title X grant recipients and their extensive network of over 3,800 service sites. This initiative supports the delivery of family planning services to approximately 3 million low-income individuals annually by ensuring providers meet statutory and regulatory obligations, align with Office of Assistant Secretary for Health and Office of Population Affairs priorities, and maintain high-quality service standards. The project has an anticipated start date of September 30, 2026, with a base performance period of 24 months, extendable by an optional third year, and applications must be submitted by August 5, 2026, through Grants.gov using the solicitation number PA-FPT-26-001 and assistance listing number 93.260. Applicants must submit a complete application package including a project narrative not exceeding 50 pages and a combined narrative and appendices not to exceed 100 pages, all in PDF format, with specific formatting requirements including 12-point font, double-spacing, and standard 8.5" x 11" page size. The budget must be submitted separately as SF-424A along with SF-424, SF-LLL, and other required certifications. Key personnel must be identified with full resumes, and any changes require prior written approval. The award recipient must comply with federal regulations including 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Title X statutory requirements, and prohibitions on funding for abortion training, discrimination, lobbying, and use of covered telecommunications equipment. Financial reporting is conducted via the HHS Payment Management System using the SF-425 form, and awards are subject to risk assessments covering financial stability, management systems, and prior performance. Awards are not based on lowest price but on merit review by an independent panel, programmatic feasibility, and risk mitigation, with high-risk recipients subject to additional reporting conditions. All subrecipients require formal memoranda of understanding and approved budgets, and human subjects research must have IRB approval submitted within five days. The National Training Center will operate nationwide through virtual and in-person delivery to serve Title X providers across the United States.