# NAVIGATE Reproductive Center of Excellence (Network for Assessment, Validation, Innovation, Guidance, Access, Treatment and Evaluation)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/wh-ast-26-003-navigate-reproductive-center-of-excellence-network-for/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362933

> Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health offered grants of up to $500,000 (at least $500,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and businesses. It expected to make one award worth $500,000 in total. Applications closed on August 5, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | WH-AST-26-003 |
| Agency | Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 5, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $500,000 |
| Award floor | $500,000 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $500,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.088 |

## Who can apply

- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses

## What the grant funds

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.

## Questions people ask

### Is WH-AST-26-003 still open?

No. It closed on August 5, 2026.

### Who can apply for NAVIGATE Reproductive Center of Excellence (Network for Assessment, Validation, Innovation, Guidance, Access, Treatment and Evaluation)?

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and businesses.

### What is the deadline for NAVIGATE Reproductive Center of Excellence (Network for Assessment, Validation, Innovation, Guidance, Access, Treatment and Evaluation)?

Closed August 5, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $500,000 each. About $500,000 in total for one award.

### Who has won Advancing System Improvements for Key Issues in Women's Health grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Jsi Research & Training Institute Inc, Virginia Commonwealth University, Pacific Institute for Research & Evaluation. The program made 35 awards worth $51.9 million in that time.