Title X Family Planning Research Grants

The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, through the Office of Population Affairs, is soliciting research grant applications under Title X of the Public Health Service Act to support projects that enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of family planning services. This funding opportunity, identified as PA-FPR-26-001 and listed under NAICS code 541720 and Assistance Listing 93.974, anticipates approximately $1.5 million in total funding to support an estimated six awards ranging from $200,000 to $500,000 per year for project periods of two to three years, with funding distributed in 12-month budget cycles. Applications must be submitted via Grants.gov no later than July 17, 2026, and must include standard forms SF-424, SF-424A, and SF-LLL, along with three separate applicant-prepared files: a Project Narrative, Project Narrative Appendices including a detailed Work Plan, resumes, organizational charts, MOAs and LOCs, and a Budget Package with documentation of any cost-sharing or matching contributions. All applications will be reviewed for responsiveness and formatting before proceeding to a merit-based evaluation that prioritizes Project Significance (35 points), Technical Approach (25 points), Organizational Capacity and Expertise (20 points), Project Management (15 points), and Budget (5 points). Additional points may be awarded to organizations that have never received a prior award under this opportunity or do not currently hold an active award. Funding is restricted to research and analysis activities only; costs for medical services, construction, facility renovations, and vehicle purchases are unallowable without prior approval, and salary rates must comply with Executive Level II limits. Recipients must comply with 2 CFR Part 200 as modified by 2 CFR Part 300, including procurement standards ensuring open competition, prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment, and requirements for proper accounting systems. All applicants must maintain an active SAM registration with a Unique Entity Identifier and comply with civil rights, drug-free workplace, False Claims, and Trafficking Victims Protection Act requirements. Human subjects research must adhere to 45 CFR Part 46 with IRB approvals submitted within five days of issuance. Recipients must submit Federal Financial Reports (SF-425) and Performance Project Reports via GrantSolutions, and those expending $1 million or more in federal funds must undergo a Single Audit. Final reports