National Training Center for Teen Pregnancy Prevention (TPP)

The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH), within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through its Office of Population Affairs (OPA), is forecasting a funding opportunity to establish a National Training Center for Teen Pregnancy Prevention. This initiative is authorized under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, and is part of the broader Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Program. OASH is responsible for advancing public health priorities across the nation, and OPA specifically focuses on adolescent health and prevention strategies, including reducing teen pregnancy rates through evidence-based programs. The purpose of this opportunity is to create and operate a centralized national training center that will provide comprehensive training and technical assistance to all OPA-funded Teen Pregnancy Prevention program recipients. The training center is expected to strengthen the capacity of these recipients to deliver high-quality services and programs that align with federal priorities and statutory requirements. The effort is intended to improve program implementation, enhance outcomes, and ensure consistency across funded initiatives nationwide. Funding under this cooperative agreement will support activities related to training delivery, technical assistance development, and coordination across multiple stakeholders. The selected recipient will be responsible for providing support not only to direct grantees but also to sub-recipients and implementation partners who play a role in delivering services. Allowable uses of funds include the development of training materials, facilitation of workshops, and provision of ongoing technical support. All funded activities must align with the priorities established by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health. Eligibility for this opportunity is broad, as any public or private entity may apply. This includes institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status, government entities at all levels, tribal organizations, school districts, and for-profit organizations. The inclusive eligibility framework reflects the national scope of the initiative and the need for diverse expertise in delivering training and technical assistance. Applications are expected to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, with a forecasted application deadline of June 30, 2026, by 6:00 PM Eastern Time. There are no pre-application requirements such as letters of intent specified in the forecast. The estimated posting date is May 30, 2026, and applicants should prepare to respond quickly once the official notice of funding opportunity is released. Award decisions are anticipated by September 30, 2026, with the project start date aligned to the same day. The program anticipates making one award with total program funding of $1,500,000. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement associated with this opportunity. As a cooperative agreement, the funding agency is expected to have substantial involvement in the project, including oversight and collaboration with the awardee. Evaluation criteria and detailed application requirements will be provided in the full funding announcement upon release. This opportunity does not explicitly state recurrence, suggesting it may be a one-time or irregular funding initiative. However, it aligns with ongoing federal efforts to address teen pregnancy prevention through structured programming and capacity-building support. Interested applicants should monitor Grants.gov for updates and prepare organizational documentation, staffing plans, and technical assistance strategies in anticipation of the full announcement.