Reproductive Center of Excellence (Network for Assessment, Validation, Innovation, Guidance, Access, Treatment and Evaluation)
🏛 Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (HHS-OPHS)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations with demonstrated expertise in reproductive health conditions. Eligible applicants typically include academic medical centers, teaching hospitals, and nonprofit organizations with existing programs in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions like PCOS, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, infertility, and related disorders.
The grant supports activities that translate evidence into clinical practice. Funded projects strengthen care pathways, train reproductive health workforces, and improve patient outcomes.
Geographic scope is national. Organizations must show a track record in reproductive health research or clinical care.
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Program description
The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) Office on Women’s Health (OWH) announces the anticipated availability of funds for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 grants under the authority of section 229 of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act (42 U.S.C. § 237a), section 1703(a) of the PHS Act (42 U.S.C. § 300u-2(a)), and all of the authorities under Title XVII of the Public Health Service Act, as amended, pertaining to the mission of the Office on Women’s Health.” 73 Fed. Reg. 62995 (Oct 2008).This notice solicits applications from organizations with demonstrated experience in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of reproductive health conditions, which may include polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS, formerly known as polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS), endometriosis, uterine fibroids, infertility, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), reproductive-age endocrine disorders, or recurrent miscarriage. Through this cooperative agreement, selected organizations will be recognized and elevated as a Center of Excellence, building on their existing expertise to strengthen the translation of evidence into practice, enhance and standardize root-cause care pathways, expand workforce training, and improve health outcomes for women. OWH encourages applicants to review all program requirements, eligibility information, application format and submission information, evaluation criteria, and other information in this funding announcement to ensure that their application complies with all requirements and instructions.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- County Government
- Nonprofits
- Private University
- Public Authority
- Public K-12 School
- Public University
- Special District
- Tribal Nation
- Tribal Organization
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (federal application form)
- Project Narrative/Proposal
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Organizational capability/experience documentation
- Letters of support or partnerships
- Curriculum vitae of key personnel
Program contact
- 👤 Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health
- 📧 Steven.Mcdonald@hhs.gov
- 📞 240-453-883
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.088 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$11,931,740
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Hatch Inc IN$7,500,000
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$2,229,058
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$2,086,136
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$2,082,715
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$1,957,594
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$1,911,541
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$1,710,837
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$1,500,000
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$1,500,000
Top States by Funding
- MA 3 awards $14.2M
- IN 2 awards $9.0M
- VA 5 awards $6.8M
- TX 6 awards $6.1M
- PA 3 awards $3.2M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.088). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $13,897,243 | |
| 2025 | $3,829,125 | |
| 2026 est. | $8,100,000 |
FAQ
What types of organizations can apply for this grant?
Academic medical centers, teaching hospitals, and nonprofit organizations with demonstrated expertise in reproductive health are eligible. You must show existing experience in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of reproductive conditions.
What conditions does this grant focus on?
The grant covers PCOS, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, infertility, pelvic inflammatory disease, reproductive-age endocrine disorders, and recurrent miscarriage.
What activities can be funded?
Funded projects translate evidence into practice, develop standardized care pathways, expand workforce training, and improve health outcomes for women.
Is cost-sharing required?
No. There is no required cost-sharing or matching requirement for this grant.
What is the award amount?
This is a single competitive award of $500,000 total.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize your organization's existing expertise and track record in reproductive health. Use data on current programs and patient outcomes.
- Develop a clear plan to translate evidence-based research into standardized clinical care pathways. Show how your Center will improve practice.
- Include a robust workforce development strategy. Explain how you will train and support reproductive health providers.
- Demonstrate how your Center will reach and serve underserved populations with reproductive health conditions.
- Build partnerships with other clinical sites or health systems to strengthen your application and expand potential impact.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applicants without demonstrated prior experience in reproductive health rarely succeed. Focus on your organization's existing expertise. Many applications fail to articulate a clear plan for translating evidence into clinical practice. Provide specific, measurable implementation strategies. Weak workforce development plans weaken competitiveness significantly.
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