Title X Family Planning Research Grants

The Title X Family Planning Research Grants program is administered by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, specifically through the Office of Population Affairs (OPA). This program operates under the authority of Title X of the Public Health Service Act, which has long supported initiatives aimed at improving access to family planning and related preventive health services. Through this research-focused funding opportunity, OPA seeks to expand the evidence base that informs the delivery and effectiveness of Title X services nationwide. The primary purpose of this grant program is to support research and analytical projects that contribute meaningful insights into the family planning field. OPA intends to fund studies that evaluate and enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of services provided through Title X programs. Projects are expected to address relevant research questions that align with the agency’s broader mission and priorities, including improving health outcomes, advancing equity, and strengthening service delivery systems. The program emphasizes applied research and secondary data analysis that can yield actionable findings within a relatively short timeframe. Funding under this opportunity is designed to support discrete research efforts that can be completed within a two- to three-year project period. Awards are structured with 12-month budget periods and may be renewed annually for the duration of the project. Individual awards are expected to range from $200,000 to $500,000 per year, with total funding dependent on project length and scope. Funds must be used in accordance with federal grant regulations and must align with OASH priorities, which guide programmatic focus areas and expected outcomes. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement associated with this opportunity. Eligibility for this program is broad and inclusive of a wide range of public and private nonprofit entities. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, tribal governments and organizations, institutions of higher education (both public and private), independent school districts, public housing authorities, and nonprofit organizations regardless of 501(c)(3) status. The overarching requirement is that applicants must be nonprofit entities capable of conducting the proposed research and managing federal grant funds in compliance with applicable regulations. Applications must be submitted electronically through the appropriate federal grants platform by the stated deadline. The estimated application due date is June 30, 2026, by 6:00 PM Eastern Time. Applicants are expected to prepare a complete proposal that outlines research objectives, methodology, anticipated outcomes, and alignment with program priorities. While specific application components are not detailed in the forecast, typical federal research grant submissions include project narratives, budgets, and supporting documentation demonstrating organizational capacity and expertise. The anticipated award date is September 30, 2026, which also aligns with the projected project start date. OPA expects to make approximately ten awards under this opportunity, contributing to a total program funding estimate of $7,500,000. Projects selected for funding will be evaluated based on their potential to generate meaningful contributions to the field and improve the delivery of family planning services. This opportunity is currently forecasted, meaning final application details and requirements will be released in the official funding announcement. Interested applicants may contact the program representative for additional information or clarification. The designated contact for this opportunity is Roshni Menon, who can be reached by phone or email. As a forecasted opportunity, applicants are encouraged to monitor updates and prepare in advance for submission once the full notice of funding opportunity is released.