Rigorous Impact Evaluation of Programs to Prevent Teen Pregnancy and Achieve Optimal Health
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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 to rigorously evaluate promising interventions that contribute to adolescent optimal health and preventing teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), behavioral risk factors underlying teen pregnancy, or other associated risk factors. OPA intends to make available approximately $8.3 million for an estimated nine (9) grant awards for a period of up to five (5) years. The actual amount available will not be determined until enactment of the FY2027 federal budget. The goal of this initiative is to identify effective interventions focused on body literacy and ensuring transparency and protection of parental rights for future replication by adolescent health practitioners and youth-serving professionals, and to disseminate the research findings and lessons learned to inform future studies.
The Rigorous Impact Evaluation of Programs to Prevent Teen Pregnancy and Achieve Optimal Health grant, administered by the Office of Population Affairs (OPA), funds critical research and evaluation projects aimed at identifying and validating effective interventions for adolescent health. This FY 2026 funding opportunity is designed for researchers, evaluators, and youth-serving organizations that conduct rigorous assessments of promising programs focused on teen pregnancy prevention, STI prevention, body literacy education, and adolescent optimal health outcomes. Grant recipients will evaluate interventions while maintaining transparency and protecting parental rights, with findings intended for replication by practitioners and youth-serving professionals nationwide. With approximately $8.3 million available for an estimated nine grant awards over five-year periods, this initiative prioritizes evidence-based approaches that can be scaled and disseminated to improve adolescent health outcomes. Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate methodological rigor, feasibility of evaluation design, and capacity to contribute meaningful research findings to the field of adolescent health promotion. This grant is particularly valuable for organizations seeking federal support to establish evidence bases for teen pregnancy and STI prevention programs serving diverse adolescent populations.
Funding Facts
● Applications openDeadline
July 23, 2026
Award Amount
$650K - $1.3M
Who can apply
Last verified July 5, 2026 · Source: Grants.gov
Grant Details
Grant Amount
$650K - $1.3M
Deadline
2026-07-23
Grant Type
federal
Application Cycle
Annual
Best For
Research organizations, evaluation firms, and youth-serving entities in U.S. Territories conducting adolescent health research
Eligibility
U.S. Territories
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Rigorous Impact Evaluation of Programs to Prevent Teen Pregnancy and Achieve Optimal Health?
Eligible applicants include organizations and entities in U.S. Territories. For complete and current eligibility requirements, including organizational type, experience requirements, and any additional criteria, please consult the official Office of Population Affairs announcement or visit their website directly.
How much funding does Rigorous Impact Evaluation of Programs to Prevent Teen Pregnancy and Achieve Optimal Health provide?
Individual grants range from $650,000 to $1,250,000. The Office of Population Affairs anticipates approximately $8.3 million in total funding available for an estimated nine awards. Grant period extends up to five years. Note that final funding availability depends on enactment of the FY 2027 federal budget.
How do I apply for Rigorous Impact Evaluation of Programs to Prevent Teen Pregnancy and Achieve Optimal Health?
Applications must be submitted according to instructions provided in the official OPA grant announcement. Visit the Office of Population Affairs website or Grants.gov for detailed application procedures, required documentation, submission portal information, and technical assistance resources. The application deadline for this cycle is July 23, 2026.
What can Rigorous Impact Evaluation of Programs to Prevent Teen Pregnancy and Achieve Optimal Health funding be used for?
Funding supports rigorous evaluation of interventions that address adolescent optimal health and teen pregnancy prevention, including programs targeting STI prevention, behavioral risk factors, and associated health risks. Projects must emphasize body literacy education and maintain transparency regarding parental rights. Evaluations should generate evidence suitable for replication and dissemination to adolescent health practitioners and youth-serving professionals.
Last updated: July 5, 2026