Replicating Effective Teen Pregnancy Prevention (TPP) Programs
🏛 Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (HHS-OPHS)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations that replicate proven teen pregnancy prevention (TPP) programs with adolescents. Eligible applicants are typically nonprofits, public health agencies, schools, and community-based organizations. Programs must use medically accurate, age-appropriate education and provide counseling on body literacy, informed consent, and reproductive health. The grant supports national replication of programs with demonstrated effectiveness through rigorous evaluation.
Geographic scope is national. Organizations can apply if they have capacity to implement evidence-based TPP curricula. Cost-sharing is not required. Awards range from $900,000 to $2,000,000 for project periods typically 3-5 years.
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Program description
The Office of Population Affairs (OPA) announces the anticipated availability of funds for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 grants under the authority of Division B, Title II of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (Public Law 119-75).This notice solicits applications for projects that provide medically accurate and age-appropriate programs that reduce teen pregnancy and advance adolescent health by strengthening body literacy, informed consent, and optimal health through the replication of effective teen pregnancy prevention (TPP) programs. Effective TPP programs are those programs that have been proven effective through rigorous evaluation to reduce teenage pregnancy, behavioral risk factors underlying teenage pregnancy, or other associated risk factors.The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to support replication of effective programs that provide adolescents with medically accurate, age-appropriate education and counseling that help them understand their bodies, clarify reproductive life goals, and make informed health decisions.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- Community Health Center
- County Government
- Nonprofits
- Private University
- Public Authority
- Public K-12 School
- Public University
- Special District
- State Government
- Tribal Nation
- Tribal Organization
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Organizational capacity documentation
- Letters of commitment from partner organizations
- Evidence of program effectiveness (published evaluations or research)
Program contact
- 👤 Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health
- 📧 Jaclyn.Ruiz@hhs.gov
- 📞 240-453-883
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.297 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$8,246,766
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$5,916,000
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$5,916,000
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$5,916,000
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$5,916,000
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$5,916,000
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$5,916,000
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$5,916,000
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$5,916,000
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$5,890,800
Top States by Funding
- TX 10 awards $46.5M
- MD 8 awards $34.7M
- NY 8 awards $31.3M
- GA 6 awards $31.3M
- CA 7 awards $28.7M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.297). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $93,500,000 | |
| 2025 | $92,755,000 | |
| 2026 est. | $92,755,000 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Nonprofits, public health departments, schools, and community-based organizations can apply. Your organization must be able to replicate an evidence-based teen pregnancy prevention program.
What activities does this grant fund?
Implementation and replication of medically accurate, age-appropriate TPP programs. Funded activities include adolescent education, counseling, body literacy training, and informed consent activities.
Is cost-sharing required?
No. Cost-sharing is not required for this grant.
What makes an application competitive?
Strong organizational capacity to implement evidence-based programs. Clear evaluation plans and partnerships with schools or youth-serving organizations strengthen applications.
What is the deadline and award range?
Deadline is July 23, 2026 (fixed). Awards range from $900,000 to $2,000,000 per project.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Select a proven TPP program with published evidence of effectiveness. Programs with strong evaluation data are more competitive.
- Partner with schools, clinics, or community organizations to reach your target adolescent population. Existing relationships demonstrate feasibility.
- Develop a detailed evaluation plan showing how you'll measure outcomes (pregnancy rates, contraceptive use, health knowledge). Rigorous evaluation is expected.
- Budget realistically for staff training, curriculum materials, and staff salaries. Underbudgeting raises red flags about implementation quality.
- Clearly describe how your organization will sustain the program beyond the grant period. Sustainability plans increase competitiveness.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Selecting unproven programs without rigorous evaluation data or published evidence. Underestimating implementation costs or staff capacity needed. Failing to include concrete evaluation metrics and data collection timelines.
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