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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1) What is this grant opportunity?

This is the FY12 Announcement of Anticipated Availability of Funds for Family Planning Services Grants (Wyoming). It is a discretionary federal grant opportunity under the Title X Family Planning Services program (CFDA 93.217), administered by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health.

2) What is the main purpose of the funding?

The intent is to support the establishment and operation of voluntary family planning projects in Wyoming that provide accessible, client-centered family planning care. The project is expected to deliver family planning services and related preventive health services, along with education, counseling, and referrals when needed, consistent with Title X law, federal regulations, and program guidance.

3) Who is the project expected to serve?

The project should deliver family planning services to anyone seeking them, while giving priority to individuals from low-income families.

4) Where must services be provided?

The announcement is specific to Wyoming and anticipates a single award for the state.

5) What types of services are expected under a Title X family planning project?

The funded project is expected to provide a full range of Title X family planning services. The notice describes this as generally including clinical family planning services and related preventive health services, as well as information and education, counseling related to family planning, and referral services as appropriate.

6) What rules or guidance should applicants use to design their proposed program?

Applicants are expected to design the proposed program using the Title X statute, applicable regulations, program guidelines, legislative mandates, and identified program priorities and key issues referenced in the notice and application kit.

7) Who is eligible to apply?

Eligible applicants include any public or private nonprofit entity located in a U.S. state or territory. This includes faith-based organizations and American Indian/Alaska Native/Native American organizations.

8) Can local or regional organizations apply directly, even if a state agency applies?

Yes. The announcement emphasizes that local and regional organizations are allowed to apply directly to the Secretary even if a state agency also applies. This is intended to keep competition open and help ensure communities can be served by organizations best positioned to meet local needs.

9) What documentation is required for private nonprofit applicants?

Private nonprofit applicants must provide acceptable documentation proving nonprofit status, as described in the application instructions.

10) How many awards are expected for this opportunity?

The opportunity anticipates a single award for Wyoming.

11) What is the expected funding amount?

The expected award amount is $876,878. The announcement states this amount is both the floor and the ceiling, meaning the funding level is set rather than provided as a range.

12) Is cost sharing or matching required?

No. The announcement states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.

13) What is the CFDA number for this program?

The program is listed as CFDA 93.217 (Title X Family Planning Services).

14) When was the application due?

The opportunity lists an original posting date of August 19, 2011 (created August 23, 2011) and a closing date of October 14, 2011. The notice also directs applicants to the official grant announcement for exact submission requirements and deadlines, including any date-and-time specifics.

15) Is this opportunity still open?

No. The opportunity was archived on November 13, 2011.

16) Are there any notable review considerations about partnering with other organizations to deliver services?

Yes. If an applicant proposes to rely on other organizations to deliver services across the service area, funding decisions will consider how inclusive the applicant plans to be when selecting or working with service providers. Specifically, the review will consider whether the applicant will consider all entities eligible to receive federal funds in order to best serve people in need throughout the anticipated geographic area. This signals a preference for broad, non-exclusionary provider networks that maximize reach and access.

17) Who administers this grant opportunity?

The opportunity is administered by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health.

18) Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the full announcement?

For technical issues accessing the full announcement, the point of contact listed is the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726 (Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time) or by email at support@grants.gov.

19) Where should applicants look for exact submission requirements?

The notice directs applicants to the official grant announcement for exact submission requirements and deadlines, including any date-and-time specifics.