Title X Family Planning Services Grants

The Title X Family Planning Services grant program is administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Office of Population Affairs. Established under the Public Health Service Act, Title X is the only federal program dedicated solely to providing individuals with comprehensive family planning and related preventive health services. The program supports a nationwide network of providers that deliver voluntary, confidential services, with priority given to individuals from low-income families. The Office of Population Affairs operates under the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health and aligns its funding priorities with broader federal public health goals, including improving health literacy and addressing chronic disease. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support projects that establish and operate family planning services across all U.S. states and territories, including the District of Columbia and several affiliated Pacific jurisdictions. Funded projects are expected to offer a broad range of acceptable and effective family planning methods and services. These include pregnancy testing and counseling, infertility services, sexually transmitted infection prevention and treatment, and preconception health services. The program also emphasizes reproductive health education, body literacy, and counseling to support informed decision-making across the reproductive lifespan. Funding under this opportunity is substantial, with an estimated total program funding of up to $257,000,000 and up to 90 awards anticipated. Individual awards are expected to range from $200,000 to $22,000,000, supporting projects for up to five years. While there is no fixed cost-sharing percentage, applicants are required to demonstrate financial support from non-federal sources. Federal funds cannot cover 100 percent of project costs, and budgets must clearly identify both federal and non-federal contributions. Eligible applicants include a wide range of public and private nonprofit entities, such as state and local governments, nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and institutions of higher education. Faith-based organizations and organizations serving Native American populations are explicitly eligible. Applicants may submit multiple applications for different projects, and collaborative efforts are permitted, though only one entity may serve as the primary applicant and award recipient. All applicants must demonstrate compliance with Title X statutory and regulatory requirements, including restrictions on the use of funds for abortion as a method of family planning. The application process requires submission through Grants.gov and includes standard federal forms, a detailed project narrative, appendices, and a comprehensive budget package. Applicants must include a family participation certification and demonstrate their ability to deliver services in alignment with federal priorities. Applications are evaluated based on need for services, program design, alignment with agency priorities, organizational capacity, and budget justification. The review process includes eligibility screening, merit review by independent experts, and a federal risk assessment. The application deadline for this funding opportunity is January 9, 2027, with an anticipated award start date of April 1, 2027. A technical assistance webinar is scheduled for September 15, 2026 to support applicants. Awards are expected to be announced shortly before the project start date. Projects will operate on 12-month budget periods within a total performance period of up to 60 months, with continuation funding dependent on performance and availability of funds.

Strongly align proposal with Title X statutory requirements and OPA priorities; clearly demonstrate service area need using data; provide detailed and compliant service delivery plan; ensure budget reflects non-federal support and cost-effectiveness