Infertility Training Center

The Infertility Training Center funding opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Office of Population Affairs within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health. This program is authorized under the Public Health Service Act and is part of the Title X Family Planning Program, which has historically supported a nationwide network of clinics providing reproductive and preventive health services. The funding opportunity seeks to establish a centralized training and technical assistance hub focused specifically on infertility, with an emphasis on root cause identification, education, and treatment pathways. The initiative reflects federal priorities to improve reproductive health outcomes and expand access to comprehensive, patient-centered fertility services. The primary purpose of this grant is to fund one organization to serve as the Infertility Training Center. The selected recipient will develop and deliver training and technical assistance to Title X-funded organizations, including their providers and partners. The scope includes educating stakeholders on the biological and lifestyle-related causes of infertility, expanding access to fertility awareness-based methods, and improving diagnostic and treatment capabilities within Title X clinics. The program also emphasizes strengthening referral networks between clinics and specialized infertility providers, ensuring patients receive coordinated and comprehensive care. Funding under this opportunity is provided through a cooperative agreement, allowing for substantial federal involvement in project implementation. The total available funding is up to 4000000 dollars, with a single award expected. The period of performance is anticipated to be 24 months, consisting of two 12-month budget periods, with the possibility of a competitive third year. Funds may be used for training development, technical assistance delivery, evaluation, communications, and infrastructure necessary to support nationwide implementation. Pre-award costs are not allowed, and construction expenses are prohibited. Indirect costs are capped at eight percent of modified total direct costs for training-related activities. Eligibility for this opportunity is broad and inclusive, encompassing any public or private nonprofit entity. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, tribal organizations, public housing authorities, higher education institutions, and nonprofit organizations with or without 501c3 status. The program allows for consortium applications, though only one entity may serve as the primary applicant and award recipient. There are no restrictions on project directors, but they must not be debarred or excluded from federal funding systems. All applicants must comply with Title X statutory requirements and federal nondiscrimination policies. Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov and include a comprehensive project narrative, appendices, and budget package. Required components include a detailed work plan, Title X assurances, staffing plans, evaluation methodology, and documentation of organizational capacity. The application process is highly structured, with strict formatting and submission requirements. Applications are evaluated based on organizational expertise, technical approach, project significance, stakeholder engagement, monitoring and evaluation plans, and budget justification. The application deadline for this opportunity is July 17, 2026, with submissions required by 6:00 PM Eastern Time. A technical assistance webinar was held on June 22, 2026, to support applicants. Award decisions are expected by September 30, 2026, with project activities beginning shortly thereafter. The program is not explicitly stated as recurring, and applicants should treat this as a single-cycle opportunity unless otherwise announced in future funding notices. For additional information or assistance, applicants may contact Tisha Reed via email at Tisha.reed@hhs.gov. The funding opportunity is designed to strengthen national capacity for infertility education and services, particularly among underserved populations, and aligns closely with federal health priorities focused on prevention, education, and equitable access to care.

Align closely with Title X priorities demonstrate strong TTA experience and provide clear evaluation metrics