FY12 Announcement of Anticipated Availability of Funds for Family Planning Services Grants (Tennessee) | Apply Online

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the FY12 Announcement of Anticipated Availability of Funds for Family Planning Services Grants (Tennessee)?

This is a discretionary federal grant opportunity under Title X (CFDA 93.217) administered through the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health. It is intended to fund a single project in Tennessee to establish and operate a voluntary family planning services program.

2. What is the purpose of this grant opportunity?

The purpose is to fund one project in Tennessee that will make voluntary family planning services available to anyone who seeks them, while giving priority to people from low income families. This reflects Title Xs longstanding emphasis on reducing barriers to care and improving access to preventive reproductive health services.

3. How many awards were anticipated under this opportunity?

The announcement anticipated one award for Tennessee.

4. What is the expected service area for the funded project?

The opportunity is specific to Tennessee. The application is expected to describe how the project will serve people throughout the proposed service area within Tennessee, including how it will reach those most in need.

5. Who is eligible to apply?

Any public or private nonprofit entity located in a U.S. state or eligible territory may apply. The eligible applicant types specifically include faith based organizations and American Indian/Alaska Native/Native American organizations.

6. Can organizations outside Tennessee apply?

The eligibility statement allows any public or private nonprofit entity located in a U.S. state or eligible territory to apply. The funded project, however, is for a single project in Tennessee, so applicants would need to propose an approach that establishes and operates the required program in Tennessee.

7. Can a local or regional organization apply if the state government also applies?

Yes. The announcement clarifies that even if a state government submits an application, local and regional public or private nonprofit organizations may still apply directly to the Secretary for a Title X grant.

8. Are faith based organizations eligible to apply?

Yes. Faith based organizations are explicitly included in the eligibility description.

9. Are American Indian/Alaska Native/Native American organizations eligible to apply?

Yes. American Indian/Alaska Native/Native American organizations are explicitly included in the eligibility description.

10. What proof of nonprofit status is required for private nonprofit applicants?

Private nonprofit applicants must provide acceptable proof of nonprofit status as described in the application instructions referenced in the announcement.

11. What types of services and activities can be supported with Title X funds under this opportunity?

The scope is broad and aligns with Title X requirements. Supported activities include clinical family planning services and related preventive health services, as well as information, education, and counseling connected to family planning. The program may also include referral services when appropriate.

12. Does the program have to serve only low income clients?

No. The funded project is expected to make family planning services available to anyone who seeks them, while giving priority to people from low income families.

13. Is participation in the program voluntary?

Yes. The opportunity description states the project will establish and operate a voluntary family planning services program.

14. What standards or rules must the project follow?

Applicants are expected to design their projects in accordance with Title X legislation, relevant federal regulations, and the Title X Program Guidelines. The announcement also references other legislative mandates and stated program priorities included in the announcement and application materials.

15. What does it mean to design the project in line with Title X Program Guidelines?

Based on the announcement description, the application should show how services will be delivered consistently with Title X standards for quality, accessibility, and client centered care, including how the project will reach those most in need across the proposed service area.

16. Can an applicant propose to deliver services through partnerships or subcontractors?

Yes. The announcement discusses applications that rely on other entities to provide services rather than providing all services directly.

17. How are partnership or subcontracting approaches considered in funding decisions?

If an application proposes relying on other entities to provide services, funding decisions will consider how inclusive the applicant is in selecting and working with all entities that are eligible to receive federal funds, with the goal of best serving people throughout the anticipated service area. Applicants should be prepared to show that their network or referral system is built to maximize reach and effectiveness and is not unnecessarily narrow or exclusive.

18. What is the funding amount for this Tennessee opportunity?

The announcement lists both the award ceiling and award floor as $6,535,476, indicating the anticipated award amount is essentially fixed at $6,535,476 for the single award.

19. Is cost sharing or matching required?

No. The announcement states that cost sharing or matching is not required.

20. When was this opportunity posted and when were applications due?

The opportunity was posted on September 29, 2011, with a creation date of February 15, 2012. The original closing date was March 31, 2012, later updated to April 2, 2012.

21. When was this opportunity archived?

The archive date listed is May 2, 2012.

22. How were applications submitted?

Applications were required to follow the submission instructions and deadlines in the full announcement. The announcement notes that Grants.gov support was available for applicants who had trouble accessing or submitting materials electronically.

23. What should applicants do if they have trouble submitting through Grants.gov?

The announcement indicates that Grants.gov support was available to applicants who had trouble accessing or submitting materials electronically, and applicants were expected to follow the submission instructions in the full announcement.

24. What is the administering office for this grant?

This grant opportunity is administered through the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health.

25. What program authority is referenced for this funding?

The opportunity is described as a Title X family planning services grant (CFDA 93.217).