Bridge Funding for Abortion and Contraception Research 2026

🏛️ About the Opportunity

The Bridge Funding for Abortion and Contraception Research is a targeted emergency funding mechanism designed to rescue and continue research projects that were interrupted due to federal grant termination. It specifically supports research in abortion and contraception that was previously funded and peer-reviewed, ensuring continuity of critical scientific work in reproductive health.

Key Details:

• Sponsor Organisation: Society of Family Planning

💰 Benefits

• Proposals with budgets up to $100,000 are invited.
• Projects must be completed within 24 months.
• Five grants will be supported in 2025 and another five in 2026.
• The funding opportunity will close once the funds for the given year are exhausted.

✅ Requirements

1. Grants will be made to organizations on behalf of a named Principal Investigator (PI).

   • Grants are limited to tax-exempt organizations and the named PI of the NIH grant.
   • Applicants do not need to be members of the Society.

2. Funding is limited to grants focused on abortion and/or contraception in the US that were terminated by the NIH after January 20, 2025.

   • Eligible grants include NIH research grants (e.g., R series) and research training and career development grants (e.g., K series).
   • Terminated grants from other federally-funded agencies will be considered on a case-by-case basis; those that have not been peer-reviewed will not be considered.

3. If engaged in litigation around a grant positioned for submission to this funding opportunity, applicants must consult their legal counsel about the relationship between potentially receiving these funds and litigation efforts.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Applications can be submitted via the official application website.

⏳ Application Deadline

31 December, 2026

ℹ️ Contact Information

For more details, visit the official Society of Family Planning website.

This opportunity is ideal for researchers and organizations committed to advancing reproductive health research in the United States. Make sure to apply before the deadline!

• They invite proposals with budgets up to $100,000 that can be completed within 24 months. We anticipate supporting five grants in 2025 and five grants in 2026. The funding opportunity will close when the funds for the given year are exhausted.