National Training Center for Teen Pregnancy Prevention (TPP)

The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, through its Office of Population Affairs, is seeking applications to establish and operate a National Training Center for Teen Pregnancy Prevention (TPP) under a cooperative agreement funded by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026. The goal is to create a centralized resource that delivers comprehensive training and technical assistance to over 70 OPA-funded TPP grant recipients and their network of sub-recipients and implementation partners across the United States. This initiative is designed to strengthen the capacity of grantees to deliver high-quality, evidence-based programs aligned with the strategic priorities of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, with all activities required to comply with federal grant regulations and statutory mandates. The anticipated period of performance spans up to 24 months, beginning September 30, 2026, with the possibility of an optional third year contingent upon funding availability, performance outcomes, and competitive review. Applications must demonstrate a robust technical approach to delivering training and technical assistance, supported by evidenced organizational capacity and expertise in adolescent health and program implementation, with an emphasis on collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and a well-developed evaluation plan. Proposals are evaluated on a weighted scoring system totaling 100 points, with the highest emphasis placed on technical approach (35 points) and organizational capacity (30 points). The budget must be detailed and justified by object class, with indirect costs capped at 8% of modified total direct costs and salaries limited to the Federal Executive Level II pay scale. All applicants must have an active Unique Entity Identifier in SAM.gov, certify compliance with the False Claims Act, Drug-Free Workplace Act, and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and avoid costs incurred prior to award. Submissions are limited to a 50-page project narrative and a combined 100-page narrative and appendices, with no compressed or password-protected files allowed. The proposal must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov by July 10, 2026, under Solicitation Number AH-TPS-26-001, with an estimated funding range of $1.5 million to $4.5 million depending on the number of budget periods funded.