FY13 Announcement of Anticipated Availability of Funds for Family Planning Services Grants (Southeastern, Pennsylvania) | Apply Online

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1) What is this funding opportunity?

This is the FY13 Announcement of Anticipated Availability of Funds (AAAF) for Family Planning Services Grants (Southeastern, Pennsylvania). It is a discretionary Title X funding opportunity from the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (CFDA 93.217) to support the establishment and operation of voluntary family planning service projects in Southeastern Pennsylvania.

2) What is the purpose of the grant?

The overall intent is to ensure broad access to family planning services for anyone seeking them, while giving priority to individuals from low income families.

3) What geographic area does this announcement cover?

The service area specified in the announcement is Southeastern Pennsylvania.

4) What types of services are applicants expected to provide?

Applicants are expected to propose projects that deliver the full range of Title X family planning services. This includes:

• Clinical family planning care and related preventive health services
• Information, education, and counseling related to family planning
• Referrals when needed

5) What requirements must the proposed project follow?

Applications should be built around the Title X statute and the full set of governing requirements. The announcement points to compliance with applicable regulations, program guidelines, legislative mandates, Office of Population Affairs (OPA) program instructions, and any program priorities and key issues identified in the announcement and application kit.

6) Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility is broad. Any public or private nonprofit entity located in a U.S. state or territory (including the District of Columbia and the U.S.-affiliated jurisdictions listed in the announcement) may apply.

7) Can local or regional organizations apply directly?

Yes. The opportunity explicitly notes that local and regional entities may apply directly to the Secretary, even in places where states have historically been the primary applicants for Title X grants.

8) Are faith-based organizations eligible?

Yes. The announcement states that faith-based organizations are eligible to apply.

9) Are American Indian/Alaska Native/Native American organizations eligible?

Yes. The opportunity indicates that American Indian/Alaska Native/Native American organizations are eligible to apply.

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.

11) How many awards are expected under this announcement?

The funding details indicate an expectation of a single award for the Southeastern Pennsylvania service area.

12) What is the anticipated funding amount?

Both the award ceiling and award floor are listed as $5,535,214, which suggests a fixed anticipated award amount for this competition.

13) Is cost sharing or matching required?

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

14) When was this opportunity posted?

The opportunity was posted on August 1, 2012.

15) What is the application deadline?

The application closing date is April 1, 2013. Applicants are directed to follow the announcement for specific submission requirements, including deadlines and timing rules.

16) When was the opportunity archived?

The archive date listed for the opportunity is May 1, 2013.

17) Is funding guaranteed under this announcement?

No. The announcement is issued in anticipation of FY 2013 appropriations. It states that any eventual awards are subject to applicable appropriations laws and legislative requirements.

18) What does the announcement emphasize about reaching people with low incomes?

While the intent is broad access for anyone seeking services, the announcement specifically emphasizes giving priority to individuals from low income families and expects proposals to show how the project will effectively reach and serve the target service area, especially people with fewer financial resources.

19) Can an applicant rely on partner organizations to deliver services?

Yes. The announcement discusses service delivery networks and contemplates that an applicant may propose relying on other organizations to provide services.

20) If partners are used, what will reviewers look for in partner selection?

The review will consider whether the applicant plans to be inclusive in selecting partners by considering all entities that are eligible to receive federal funds and can best serve individuals in need across the anticipated service area. This reflects an emphasis on coordinated coverage and access rather than limiting participation to a narrow set of providers.

21) Where should applicants look for submission requirements?

Applicants are directed to follow the announcement and application kit for the specific submission requirements, including deadlines and timing rules.

22) How are applicants expected to submit their applications?

The posting references the Grants.gov Contact Center for technical assistance and reinforces that applications are expected to be submitted according to federal electronic grant submission procedures.

23) Who can help if there are technical issues accessing the full announcement?

Technical assistance is available through the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov. The Contact Center is available 24/7 except federal holidays.

24) What federal program identifier is associated with this opportunity?

The announcement lists CFDA 93.217 for this Title X funding opportunity.