Teen Pregnancy Prevention Evaluation Grants

The Teen Pregnancy Prevention Evaluation Grants program is administered by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This office plays a central role in coordinating public health initiatives and advancing evidence-based strategies to improve population health outcomes. Through this funding opportunity, the Office of Population Affairs seeks to support rigorous evaluation projects that contribute meaningful insights into the prevention of teen pregnancy, a long-standing public health priority in the United States. The primary purpose of this grant program is to fund research and evaluation efforts that enhance the understanding of what works in teen pregnancy prevention. Specifically, the program prioritizes studies that examine the effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of existing programs and services. Applicants are encouraged to explore new research questions and leverage existing datasets, including programmatic, administrative, or evaluation data. The emphasis on secondary data analysis and use of existing resources indicates a focus on maximizing impact while minimizing the need for extensive new data collection. Funding for this opportunity is expected to total approximately 2.2 million dollars, distributed across up to nine awards. Individual awards are anticipated to range from 150,000 dollars to 1,100,000 dollars. Projects are expected to be completed within a two- to three-year performance period, aligning with the program’s focus on timely and actionable evaluation outcomes. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the financial barrier for eligible applicants and broadens participation. Eligibility for this program is broad and inclusive, encompassing public and private nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, institutions of higher education, state and local governments, tribal governments and organizations, school districts, and small businesses. This wide eligibility reflects the interdisciplinary nature of teen pregnancy prevention efforts and the value of diverse research perspectives. Both nonprofit and for-profit applicants are explicitly permitted, provided they meet the program’s objectives and requirements. The application process is expected to require electronic submission through official federal grant systems, with a firm deadline of June 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM Eastern Time. While specific application components are not detailed in the forecast notice, applicants should anticipate standard federal grant requirements such as project narratives, budgets, and supporting documentation. No pre-application or letter of intent requirement is specified at this stage. Awards are expected to be announced by September 30, 2026, with projects beginning on the same date. Evaluation of applications will likely focus on the significance of the proposed research questions, methodological rigor, feasibility within the proposed timeline, and the potential contribution to the evidence base for teen pregnancy prevention. The program emphasizes projects that can generate actionable insights within a relatively short timeframe, suggesting that proposals should be well-defined and grounded in accessible data sources. Applicants may also be assessed on their organizational capacity and experience in conducting similar evaluations. For additional information, applicants may contact the program representative, Callie Koesters, via email or phone. As this is a forecasted opportunity, further details including full application instructions, evaluation criteria, and required forms are expected to be released in the official funding announcement. The program does not explicitly indicate a recurring cycle, and applicants should treat this as a discrete funding opportunity unless future notices suggest otherwise.