National Training Center for Family Planning

The National Training Center for Family Planning opportunity is a federal funding initiative issued by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This program is part of the broader Title X Family Planning Program, which supports a nationwide network of providers delivering reproductive health services to millions of low-income individuals annually. The funding opportunity is designed to strengthen the infrastructure of this network by establishing a centralized training and technical assistance resource that ensures consistency, compliance, and quality across all service sites. The primary purpose of this cooperative agreement is to create a single, coordinated national training center that provides comprehensive training and technical assistance to Title X grant recipients and their associated subrecipients and service sites. With over 3,800 service locations serving nearly 3 million individuals each year, the Title X network requires standardized and high-quality support systems. This center will play a critical role in ensuring that providers meet statutory and regulatory requirements while aligning with priorities set by the Office of Population Affairs and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health. Funding under this opportunity is expected to support activities such as workforce development, training curriculum creation, dissemination of best practices, and ongoing technical assistance delivery. As a cooperative agreement, the awarding agency is expected to maintain substantial involvement in program implementation, including collaboration on training priorities and oversight of deliverables. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement associated with this funding, which lowers barriers to entry for eligible organizations. Eligibility for this opportunity is broad and inclusive, encompassing public and private nonprofit entities as well as governmental organizations at various levels, including state, local, tribal, and educational institutions. Both nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status are eligible, along with tribal governments and organizations, public housing authorities, school districts, and other public entities. The eligibility language explicitly states that any public or private nonprofit entity may apply, reinforcing the program’s emphasis on inclusivity and broad participation. The application process is expected to be conducted electronically, with submissions required through federal systems such as Grants.gov. Applications must be submitted by the stated deadline of June 30, 2026, no later than 6:00 PM Eastern Time. While specific application components are not detailed in the forecast notice, typical federal cooperative agreements require comprehensive proposals including program narratives, budgets, organizational capacity statements, and compliance assurances. Applicants should anticipate rigorous evaluation based on their ability to deliver nationwide training and technical assistance effectively. The timeline for this opportunity includes an estimated posting date of May 30, 2026, and an application deadline at the end of June 2026. Awards are expected to be issued by September 30, 2026, with the project period beginning on the same date. Only one award is anticipated, with total program funding and the award ceiling both set at $3,000,000. This indicates a highly competitive process with significant expectations for national impact. The opportunity is currently in forecast status, meaning applicants should prepare in advance for rapid submission once the official notice is released. For additional information or inquiries, applicants may contact the listed program officer, Naomie Gathua, via phone or email. As a forecasted opportunity, further details including full application instructions, evaluation criteria, and required documentation will be made available upon official release. Organizations interested in applying are encouraged to monitor Grants.gov and begin preparing organizational materials in advance to ensure readiness for submission.