Title X Family Planning Services Grants

What the official notice requires

Pulled from the official notice PA-FPH-27-001_Revised_Title_X_Services_NOFO_7.8.26.pdf (66 pages) so you can see the requirements at a glance. Each item shows the notice's own words. Open the page to read it in context.

Award size and project length

• Project period: 12 months · p. 18

  “AWARD INFORMATION Budget period(s) We expect to fund awards in 12-month budget periods for a total period of performance up to 60 month(s).” Open page 18

Registrations you need first (4)

• Grants.gov · p. 4

  “BASIC INFORMATION Opportunity Title Title X Family Planning Services Program Office Office of Population Affairs Application Submission and Format Electronic application submitted via Grants.gov ONLY.” Open page 4

• SAM.gov · p. 8

  “However, we will not make an award with a PD/PI who has an active government-wide exclusion, suspension, or debarment recorded in SAM.gov.” Open page 8

• Unique Entity ID (UEI) · p. 33

  “Unique Entity Identifier and System for Award Management (SAM) Grants.gov will not accept an application unless you have an active SAM.gov registration and received a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).” Open page 33

• GrantSolutions · p. 52

  “Performance Project Reports (PPR) You must submit periodic performance project reports on an annual basis via the Performance Project Report (PPR) module in GrantSolutions.” Open page 52

Registration is free but can take weeks, so start now, not when the deadline is close. Get-ready checklist

What to submit

• Budget narrative / justification · p. 6

  “The proposed project budget must reflect non-federal financial support in addition to Title X funds on both the Standard Form (SF) 424A, Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs, and in the budget narrative.” Open page 6

• Project abstract or summary · p. 18

  “Standard forms (required) and their instructions o SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance o SF-424A Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs o SF-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities o Project Abstract Summary” Open page 18

• Form SF-424 · p. 18

  “Standard forms (required) and their instructions o SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance o SF-424A Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs o SF-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities o Project Abstract Summary” Open page 18

• Form SF-424A · p. 18

  “Standard forms (required) and their instructions o SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance o SF-424A Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs o SF-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities o Project Abstract Summary” Open page 18

• Form SF-LLL · p. 18

  “Standard forms (required) and their instructions o SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance o SF-424A Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs o SF-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities o Project Abstract Summary” Open page 18

• Timeline or schedule of completion · p. 26

  “Your application should include the following appendices: 1) Work Plan Your work plan should reflect, and be consistent with, the Project Narrative and Budget Narrative, and must cover all years of the period of performance.” Open page 26

• Letters of support or commitment · p. 27

  “The signed letters of commitment should include the specific role and resources that will be provided (if any), or activities that will be undertaken, in support of the applicant.” Open page 27

• Resumes or bios of key staff · p. 28

  “You should NOT provide letters of support, and letters of support such as this will not be considered during the review. 5) Curriculum Vitae/Resume for Key Project Personnel You must submit with your application curriculum vitae and/or resumes of all key…” Open page 28

• Audit or financial statements · p. 53

  “Audits If your organization expends $1,000,000 or greater in federal funds, it must undergo an independent audit in accordance with 2 C.F.R. § 200.501, often referred to as the Single Audit requirement. d.” Open page 53

Length limits

• Project Narrative: 50 pages max · p. 42

  “not meeting the formatting requirements (Section D), specifically: o not submitted in the English language and U.S. dollars (2 C.F.R. § 200.111(a)) o not submitted with  an 8 ½ ” x 11” page size  1” margins on all sides (top, bottom, left and right)  a…” Open page 42

• Project Narrative: 100 pages max · p. 42

  “not meeting the formatting requirements (Section D), specifically: o not submitted in the English language and U.S. dollars (2 C.F.R. § 200.111(a)) o not submitted with  an 8 ½ ” x 11” page size  1” margins on all sides (top, bottom, left and right)  a…” Open page 42

Formatting rules

• 12-point font · p. 19

  “Use a 12-point font.” Open page 19

• double-spaced · p. 19

  “You must double-space the Project Narrative pages or we will disqualify your application.” Open page 19

• single-spaced · p. 19

  “You may single-space tables or use alternate fonts, but you must ensure the tables are easy to read.” Open page 19

Cost share or match

• Cost share / match · p. 9

  “Cost Sharing or Matching Program regulations at 42 C.F.R. § 59.7(c) stipulate that ``No grant may be made for an amount equal to 100 percent of the project's estimated costs.'' Also, 42 C.F.R. § 59.7(b) states that “No grant may be made for less than 90…” Open page 9

Dates in the notice

• January 11, 2027 · p. 1

  “Department of Health and Human Services Office of Population Affairs Notice of Funding Opportunity Title X Family Planning Services Grants Opportunity Number PA-FPH-27-001 Application Due Date January 11, 2027 Technical Assistance Webinar Date November 9, 2026” Open page 1

Mistakes that get applications rejected (8)

• Could get your application rejected: We will disqualify all other versions of the application. · p. 8

  “We will disqualify all other versions of the application.” Open page 8

• Could get your application rejected: See Section G.1.b for all disqualification factors. · p. 8

  “See Section G.1.b for all disqualification factors.” Open page 8

• Could get your application rejected: Application Disqualification We will disqualify applications that fail to meet the eligibility,... · p. 9

  “Application Disqualification We will disqualify applications that fail to meet the eligibility, responsiveness, formatting, and submission requirements (Sections G.1.b) prior to conducting merit review.” Open page 9

• Could get your application rejected: Disqualified applications will not undergo further review. · p. 9

  “Disqualified applications will not undergo further review.” Open page 9

• Could get your application rejected: We will notify disqualified applicants at the end of the competition when we announce the award recipients. 2. · p. 9

  “We will notify disqualified applicants at the end of the competition when we announce the award recipients. 2.” Open page 9

• Could get your application rejected: If your application does not meet the responsiveness criteria, we will disqualify it from the competition;... · p. 9

  “If your application does not meet the responsiveness criteria, we will disqualify it from the competition; we will not review it beyond the initial screening.” Open page 9

• Could get your application rejected: Budget Package We strongly encourage you to read all instructions for the application format and content... · p. 19

  “Budget Package We strongly encourage you to read all instructions for the application format and content to avoid disqualification of your application.” Open page 19

• Could get your application rejected: Page Formatting If you submit documents that do not conform to the following instructions, GAM will... · p. 19

  “Page Formatting If you submit documents that do not conform to the following instructions, GAM will disqualify your application during the review process (SectionF.1.b).” Open page 19