Description
The Office of Population Affairs (OPA) is soliciting applications for projects to carry out evaluations of teen pregnancy prevention approaches. OPA intends to make available an estimated $2.2 million for up to seven grant awards for a period of up to three years. The grants are for projects that can be conducted within two to three years, such as secondary data analyses or research using existing program and evaluation data, research, or administrative data. Evaluations of teen pregnancy approaches must include one or more approaches that strengthen adolescent body and health literacy, build the capacity of local community organizations, equip young people with knowledge and skills, uphold parental rights, or incorporate sexual risk avoidance education.
Some key aspects of this opportunity include:
• Eligible applicants include public or private nonprofit entities, for-profit entities, and faith-based organizations.
• The application deadline is August 5, 2026.
• The estimated period of performance is 36 months.
• The estimated number of awards is up to seven.
• The anticipated award date is September 30, 2026.
• The anticipated project start date is September 30, 2026.
• The award range is $150,000 to $1,100,000.