Title X Family Planning Research Grants

The Title X Family Planning Research Grants program is administered by the Office of Population Affairs within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This federal funding opportunity supports research and analysis projects authorized under Title X of the Public Health Service Act, which has historically focused on improving access to family planning and related preventive health services. The Office of Population Affairs plays a central role in advancing reproductive health outcomes, adolescent health, and evidence-based service delivery across the United States through research, clinical services, and program innovation. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support research that improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of Title X family planning services. Projects must contribute meaningful insights into service delivery and align with the mission of improving reproductive health outcomes. Priority areas include expanding infertility services, improving preconception health, addressing chronic disease factors affecting reproductive outcomes, enhancing early diagnosis and management of reproductive health conditions, and analyzing cost drivers within the Title X network. All funded projects must demonstrate a clear link to improving Title X services and outcomes for beneficiaries. The program anticipates approximately 7.9 million dollars in total funding to support around 10 awards, with individual grants ranging from 200000 to 500000 dollars. Projects are expected to be completed within a 24 to 36 month period of performance, typically structured in 12-month budget periods with continuation funding contingent on progress and availability of funds. Funds may be used for research-related activities, including data analysis, evaluation, and dissemination, but cannot be used for medical services, construction, or pre-award costs. Salary caps and federal cost principles apply, and recipients must adhere to strict financial and administrative oversight requirements. Eligibility is broad and inclusive, allowing any public or private nonprofit entity located in the United States or its territories to apply. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status, institutions of higher education, tribal governments, and other public entities. Faith-based and Native American organizations are also eligible. Applications must be submitted by a single eligible entity, although partnerships and consortium arrangements are permitted with one lead applicant responsible for the award. The application process requires submission through Grants.gov and includes standard federal forms, a detailed project narrative, appendices, and a comprehensive budget package. The project narrative must address significance, technical approach, organizational capacity, and project management. Applicants must also provide measurable outcomes, evaluation methods, and a dissemination plan. Applications are reviewed through a multi-step process including eligibility screening, merit review by an independent panel, and federal programmatic and risk assessment. Evaluation criteria emphasize project significance, feasibility, organizational expertise, and alignment with federal priorities. The application deadline for this funding opportunity is July 17, 2026, with a technical assistance webinar scheduled for June 24, 2026. Awards are anticipated by September 30, 2026, with projects beginning shortly thereafter. This opportunity is part of a recurring federal funding mechanism under Title X authority, although each cycle is subject to federal appropriations. Applicants are encouraged to ensure compliance with all submission and formatting requirements, as noncompliant applications will be disqualified without further review.

Align proposal clearly with one priority research topic; ensure measurable outcomes; demonstrate data access feasibility; strictly follow formatting rules to avoid disqualification; emphasize impact on Title X services