Replicating Effective Teen Pregnancy Prevention (TPP) Programs

The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, under the Department of Health and Human Services, is soliciting applications for Fiscal Year 2026 grants to replicate evidence-based teen pregnancy prevention (TPP) programs through Solicitation Number AH-TP1-26-001, with a submission deadline of July 23, 2026. The initiative aims to empower adolescents by delivering medically accurate, age-appropriate education and counseling that enhances body literacy, supports informed consent, and promotes optimal health outcomes. Applicants must implement programs validated through rigorous evaluation and approved by the Office of Population Affairs, adhering strictly to the criteria outlined in Appendix A and meeting performance metrics defined in Appendix B. All program materials, including handouts, scripts, and participant guides, must undergo medical accuracy review by OPA prior to implementation, and grantees are required to observe at least 5% of program sessions to ensure fidelity. Projects must align with OASH priorities, maintain qualified staffing, and incorporate sustainable community-based delivery models with an anticipated project start date of September 30, 2026, and a total performance period of up to 24 months, extendable by a competitive third year. Funding is capped at $2 million per award, with budgets structured across personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual services, other costs, and indirect expenses calculated as a percentage of modified total direct costs. Applicants must comply with 2 CFR Part 200, as amended by 2 CFR Part 300, and adhere to stringent financial and administrative requirements, including segregation of duties for cash handling, accounting, and payroll functions, as well as compliance with the False Claims Act, the Program Fraud and Civil Remedies Act, Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and other civil rights statutes. All applicants must maintain an active SAM.gov registration with a Unique Entity Identifier and complete a Grants.gov account, ensuring SAM registration precedes Grants.gov submission. Applications must be submitted in three separate files—a project narrative, a consolidated appendix file, and a budget package—formatted in 12-point Times New Roman or Arial with one-inch margins on 8.5" x 11" paper, and in acceptable formats such as PDF or Word; compressed, encrypted, or Excel files are disallowed. The evaluation process features mandatory pass/fail gates for eligibility, responsiveness, formatting, and submission compliance, followed by a merit review weighted toward technical approach (30 points), project