FY13 Announcement of Anticipated Availability of Funds for Family Planning Services Grants (New Jersey) | Apply Online

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the name of this grant opportunity?

The opportunity is titled the "FY13 Announcement of Anticipated Availability of Funds for Family Planning Services Grants (New Jersey)."

2. What type of grant is this?

This is a federal discretionary grant opportunity.

3. What is the CFDA number and program name?

The opportunity is under CFDA 93.217, Family Planning Services.

4. Which federal office administers this opportunity?

It is administered through the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health.

5. What federal program is this grant associated with?

The grant is part of Title X, which supports voluntary family planning service projects.

6. What is the main purpose of the grant?

The core purpose is to support a statewide or service-area network that delivers clinical family planning services and related preventive health services.

7. Who is intended to benefit from Title X services?

Services are intended to be available to anyone who wants them, while giving priority to individuals from low-income families.

8. What kinds of services are expected under a funded project?

The announcement emphasizes clinical family planning services and related preventive health services, as well as information, education, and counseling related to family planning, with referrals when appropriate.

9. Does the grant focus only on clinical services?

No. The announcement highlights that funded projects should provide not only clinical care, but also information, education, counseling, and referrals as appropriate.

10. What requirements should applicants use to build their proposals?

Applicants are expected to base proposals on Title X authorizing legislation and the full set of governing requirements, including applicable regulations, Title X Program Guidelines, legislative mandates, OPA program instructions, and any program priorities or special issues described in the announcement and application kit.

11. Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility includes any public or private nonprofit entity located in a U.S. state or territory (as defined in the notice).

12. Can local or regional organizations apply, even if a state agency has historically applied?

Yes. The notice states that local and regional entities may apply directly to the Secretary even if a state agency has historically been the applicant in that area. Prior statewide participation is not meant to discourage local or regional applications.

13. Are faith-based organizations eligible?

Yes. Faith-based organizations are explicitly listed as eligible.

14. Are American Indian/Alaska Native/Native American organizations eligible?

Yes. American Indian/Alaska Native/Native American organizations are explicitly listed as eligible.

15. What documentation is required for private nonprofit applicants?

Private nonprofit applicants must be able to document nonprofit status using acceptable proof described in the application instructions.

16. How many awards does the New Jersey competition anticipate making?

The New Jersey competition anticipates making one award.

17. What is the expected funding amount for the award?

The funding level is listed with both the floor and the ceiling at $8,968,815, indicating the agency expected a single grant at approximately that amount.

18. Is cost sharing or matching required?

No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated for this opportunity.

19. Can an applicant provide services through partners or other entities?

Yes. Applicants may propose to deliver services directly or through other entities, such as subrecipients or contractors.

20. If an applicant relies on other providers, what will reviewers look for?

The notice indicates that proposals relying on other providers will be evaluated in part on how inclusive and open the applicant plans to be in considering all entities eligible to receive federal funds, with the goal of best meeting needs across the proposed service area.

21. Is this opportunity guaranteed to be funded?

No. The announcement is issued in anticipation of FY 2013 appropriations. Awards depend on Congress funding the program and on compliance with all legislative conditions in the final appropriations law.

22. What does "anticipated availability of funds" mean in this context?

It means the agency is announcing the opportunity before final FY 2013 appropriations are enacted, and awards will only be made if Congress provides funding and all final legislative conditions are met.

23. When was the opportunity posted?

The synopsis lists a posted date of August 1, 2012.

24. What was the application closing date?

The application closing date listed in the synopsis is October 1, 2012.

25. What is the archive date?

The archive date listed in the synopsis is October 31, 2012.

26. Where are the detailed submission instructions and formatting requirements?

The announcement notes that application submission details, including specific deadlines and formatting requirements, are contained in the full grant announcement and application package.

27. What should applicants do if they have technical issues accessing the opportunity in Grants.gov?

For technical issues, applicants are directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov. The Contact Center operates 24/7 except on federal holidays.

28. Is there any guidance on the service approach expected from applicants?

Yes. The program aims to support a network (statewide or within a defined service area) that provides clinical services plus education, counseling, and referrals as appropriate, and proposals should align with Title X requirements and related governing guidance.