NAVIGATE Reproductive Center of Excellence (Network for Assessment, Validation, Innovation, Guidance, Access, Treatment and Evaluation)

The NAVIGATE Reproductive Center of Excellence opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, specifically administered by the Office on Women’s Health. This funding initiative is designed to advance national priorities in women’s reproductive health by supporting a high-performing organization to serve as a centralized Center of Excellence. The program emphasizes improving diagnosis, treatment, and care coordination for reproductive health conditions such as polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, infertility, pelvic inflammatory disease, endocrine disorders, and recurrent miscarriage. The initiative reflects a broader federal effort to promote evidence-based care and improve health outcomes across the lifespan of women. The primary purpose of this cooperative agreement is to reduce diagnostic delays and enhance coordinated care using a root-cause clinical framework. The selected recipient will build upon existing expertise to develop and expand standardized clinical pathways, strengthen provider training, and improve patient navigation systems. The program seeks to integrate assessment, innovation, guidance, access, treatment, and evaluation into a cohesive network model. By translating research into practice and aligning clinical workflows, the Center is expected to create scalable solutions that improve access to high-quality reproductive healthcare and generate measurable improvements in patient outcomes. Funding for this opportunity is provided as a cooperative agreement with substantial federal involvement. The estimated total federal funding available is up to 500000 dollars, with a requirement for applicants to provide a non-federal cost share equal to 100 percent of the federal request. Matching contributions may include cash, third-party in-kind contributions, or institutional investments, and must be verifiable, allowable, and directly support the project. The period of performance is expected to be 24 months, consisting of two 12-month budget periods, with the possibility of a competitive third year. Funding is contingent upon satisfactory progress, availability of funds, and alignment with federal priorities. Eligible applicants include a wide range of public and private entities located in the United States and its territories. This includes state and local governments, tribal governments and organizations, institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations with or without 501c3 status, and for-profit entities including small businesses. Applicants must demonstrate organizational capacity, clinical expertise, and experience in reproductive health programs. Only one entity may receive the award, although partnerships and consortium arrangements are permitted with a lead applicant responsible for overall project implementation. 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 clearly define the reproductive health focus, implementation strategy, training plan, evaluation methods, and sustainability approach. Applicants must also include a work plan, organizational chart, resumes of key personnel, and letters of commitment from partners. Applications undergo a multi-stage review process including eligibility screening, responsiveness review, merit evaluation, and risk assessment. Evaluation criteria focus on need, project design, organizational capacity, training and dissemination, evaluation strategy, and budget justification. The application deadline for this opportunity is August 5, 2026, with a technical assistance webinar scheduled for June 29, 2026. The anticipated award date and project start date are both September 30, 2026. Applicants are encouraged to begin required registrations in advance, including SAM.gov and Grants.gov, to ensure timely submission. There is no pre-application requirement such as a letter of intent. The program is structured as a one-time competition for fiscal year 2026, with no explicit indication of recurring cycles, although continuation funding may be available for subsequent years based on performance. Overall, the NAVIGATE Reproductive Center of Excellence aims to transform reproductive healthcare delivery by promoting root-cause diagnosis, improving provider training, and enhancing patient-centered care. The initiative is expected to produce scalable models, clinical toolkits, and training resources that can be disseminated nationally. By addressing systemic gaps in care coordination and workforce development, the program seeks to create lasting improvements in reproductive health outcomes and establish a national standard for evidence-based, integrated care.

Align proposal strongly with root cause reproductive care framework and demonstrate measurable outcomes and scalability; emphasize provider training and data driven evaluation; clearly document matching funds and sustainability plan