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

FAQs: FY13 Announcement of Anticipated Availability of Funds for Family Planning Services Grants (Virginia)

What is this grant opportunity?

This is a federal discretionary grant opportunity under the Title X Family Planning Services program (CFDA 93.217). It was issued as the "FY13 Announcement of Anticipated Availability of Funds for Family Planning Services Grants (Virginia)" and is administered by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health.

What is the main purpose of the funding?

The purpose is to fund one organization to establish and operate a voluntary family planning services project in Virginia. The project must offer family planning services to anyone who requests them, while giving priority in service delivery to people from low income families.

Who administers the program referenced in the announcement?

The announcement is administered by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health under the Title X Family Planning Services program.

What does it mean that the notice was released "in advance of the FY 2013 appropriation"?

It means the agency released the notice before Congress finalized FY 2013 funding. Any eventual awards depend on Congress appropriating funds for the program and on compliance with any requirements included in the final appropriations law.

How many awards were anticipated for Virginia?

The announcement anticipates a single award for Virginia.

What is the expected award amount?

The expected award amount is $4,499,174. The notice indicates this amount as both the floor and the ceiling, signaling a plan for one grant at that specific funding level rather than a range of award sizes.

Is cost sharing or matching required?

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

What is the funding instrument and activity category?

The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is health.

What services is the funded project expected to provide?

The funded project is expected to provide a full range of Title X family planning services, including clinical family planning services and related preventive health services, as well as information, education, and counseling connected to family planning, plus referrals when appropriate.

Is this grant only for operating clinics?

No. The announcement emphasizes that the project is not just for running clinics; it is for running a Title X compliant service network with required clinical, educational, counseling, and referral components.

What rules and guidance must applicants design their program around?

Applicants are expected to design their proposed program around the Title X statute, relevant federal regulations, official program guidelines, legislative mandates, Office of Population Affairs (OPA) program instructions, and the priorities and issues identified in the announcement and application kit.

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligible applicants include any public or private nonprofit entity located in a U.S. state or territory (as broadly defined in the announcement). Faith-based organizations and American Indian/Alaska Native/Native American organizations are also eligible.

Do applicants have to be located in Virginia to apply?

The eligibility language provided states that an eligible applicant is a public or private nonprofit entity located in a U.S. state or territory (as broadly defined in the announcement). The project itself is to establish and operate a voluntary family planning services project in Virginia.

Can local or regional organizations apply even if the state has traditionally been the grantee?

Yes. The opportunity specifically emphasizes that local and regional entities may apply directly to the Secretary even if a state has traditionally been the grantee, and that prior statewide awards are not meant to discourage local or regional applicants.

What proof of nonprofit status is required for private nonprofits?

Private nonprofits must be able to provide acceptable proof of nonprofit status as described in the application instructions.

Can an applicant propose a network or partnership model where other organizations deliver some services?

Yes. Applicants can propose networks or partnerships in which other entities deliver some services.

How will network or partnership-based service delivery be considered in funding decisions?

Funding decisions will consider how inclusive the applicant is in selecting and working with qualified entities that are eligible for federal funds, with the goal of best serving people in need across the proposed service area.

Does the announcement suggest an expectation about how applicants should build service networks?

Yes. The language signals an expectation that applicants will build broad, effective service networks rather than restricting participation without strong justification, especially when other qualified entities are eligible for federal funds.

What are the key dates in the notice?

The posted date is August 1, 2012. The application deadline is December 31, 2012 (with no change noted between the original and current closing date). The opportunity was later archived on January 30, 2013.

Where should applicants look for the detailed submission requirements?

Applicants were directed to follow the full grant announcement for detailed submission requirements, including exact dates and times and any required forms and attachments.

What should applicants do if they have technical issues accessing the announcement through Grants.gov?

For technical issues accessing the announcement through Grants.gov, the notice points applicants to the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov. The Contact Center is available 24/7 except federal holidays.

What does it mean that the opportunity was "archived" on January 30, 2013?

Based on the information provided, it indicates the listing was archived after the application period described in the notice timeline. The notice still directs applicants to the full announcement for official submission requirements and details.

What population must the project prioritize when delivering services?

The project must offer services to anyone who requests them, while giving priority in service delivery to people from low income families.

Are referrals part of the expected service model?

Yes. The expected services include referrals when appropriate, alongside clinical services, preventive health services, and information, education, and counseling connected to family planning.

Is participation limited to certain types of organizations beyond the nonprofit/public requirement?

The information provided highlights eligibility for public entities and private nonprofit entities, and specifically notes that faith-based organizations and American Indian/Alaska Native/Native American organizations are eligible as well, as long as they meet the stated eligibility conditions.