Opportunity Information: Apply for PA EAA 13 001
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- The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY13 Announcement of the Availability of Funds for Embryo Donation and/or Adoption Grant Projects" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.007 Public Awareness Campaigns on Embryo Adoption.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 12, 2013 and posted on Jun 12, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 15, 2013 Refer to the grant announcement regarding application submission requirements, dates and times.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Applications are encouraged from organizations that are currently operating programs that have the capability of providing services (including counseling) to people who are considering embryo donation and/or adoption. Moreover, applications are encouraged from organizations that have the capability to conduct a rigorous evaluation of the funded project. Only agencies and organizations, not individuals, are eligible to apply. Eligible applicants include public agencies, non profit organizations or for profit organizations. Educational institutions including academic medical centers and/or their affiliated clinics are eligible to apply for this grant. American Indian/Alaskan Native/Native American (AI/AN/NA) organizations are also eligible to apply. One agency must be identified as the applicant organization and this agency will have legal responsibility for the project. Additional agencies and organizations can be included as co participants, subgrantees, subcontractors, or collaborators if they assist in providing expertise and in helping to meet the needs of the recipients. Applicants should note that section 45 CFR Part 74.81 of the DHHS Uniform Administrative Requirements indicate that, except for awards under certain small business programs, no grant funds may be paid as profit to any recipient even if the recipient is a commercial organization. Profit is any amount in excess of allowable direct and indirect costs. Only those organizations or agencies that demonstrate the capability of providing the proposed services and that meet the requirements of this announcement will be considered for awards. Faith based and community based organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to apply for these embryo donation and/or adoption grant projects. Please note, however, that grant funds may not be used for inherently religious activities, such as worship, religious instruction, and proselytization. If an organization engages in such activities, they must be offered separately in time or location from the grant program and participation must be voluntary for program beneficiaries. In providing services and outreach related to program services, a funded entity may not discriminate against current or prospective program beneficiaries on the basis of religion, a religious belief, a refusal to hold a religious belief, or a refusal to actively participate in a religious practice.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY13 Announcement of the Availability of Funds for Embryo Donation and/or Adoption Grant Projects (Funding Opportunity Number PA EAA 13 001) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity in the health category administered by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health. The program is built around a growing reality in assisted reproductive technologies: many couples who undergo in vitro fertilization (IVF) create more embryos than they ultimately use, and the remaining embryos are often cryopreserved for possible future pregnancies. When families decide they will not use all stored embryos, one option is to donate those embryos so another individual or couple can attempt pregnancy. In this announcement, embryo donation and/or adoption is defined specifically as the donation of frozen embryo(s) from one party to a recipient who intends to bear and raise the resulting child or children, with the donor and recipient relationship potentially being either known or anonymous.
The funding is structured around two separate project categories, reflecting two distinct needs in this space: public understanding and direct service delivery. Category 1 supports Embryo Adoption and/or Donation Public Awareness Campaign projects. These projects focus on educating the general public and also training or educating professionals who work in traditional adoption systems or IVF settings, so they can better understand and respond to the unique practical, ethical, emotional, and procedural issues that embryo donors and recipients may face. The intent is to build broader awareness, improve the quality and consistency of information available, and strengthen professional capacity to guide people through embryo donation/adoption decisions.
Category 2 supports Embryo Adoption and/or Donation Administrative or Medical Services projects. This track is aimed at organizations that provide the hands-on infrastructure needed for embryo donation/adoption to occur safely and responsibly. Funded services can include administrative coordination and medical services, and explicitly include counseling for people already in the embryo donation/adoption process as well as for those who may be preparing to initiate the process in the near future. In practice, this category is geared toward reducing logistical barriers, improving patient support, and ensuring that individuals considering embryo donation/adoption have access to appropriate guidance and services during a complex and often sensitive process.
Applicants are allowed to pursue funding under either category or both, but the government requires a separate application for each category. The agency indicates an intent to fund at least one project in each category, and the overall expectation is up to six awards. Individual awards are expected to fall between an award floor of $150,000 and an award ceiling of $300,000, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which reduces the financial burden on applicants and can broaden participation among qualified organizations.
Eligibility is limited to agencies and organizations, not individuals. The announcement encourages applications from organizations that already operate programs capable of providing embryo donation/adoption-related services (including counseling) and that can also conduct a rigorous evaluation of the project being funded. Eligible applicant types include public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit organizations, as well as educational institutions such as academic medical centers and affiliated clinics. American Indian/Alaskan Native/Native American organizations are eligible, and the announcement also clarifies that faith-based and community-based organizations may apply if they meet the requirements. However, there are clear restrictions: grant funds cannot be used for inherently religious activities like worship, religious instruction, or proselytization, and any such activities must be kept separate in time or location from the funded program and must be strictly voluntary. Additionally, when providing services or outreach, funded entities may not discriminate among current or prospective beneficiaries based on religion, religious belief, refusal to hold a belief, or refusal to participate in religious practice.
The administrative structure allows partnerships, but it requires clear accountability. One organization must be designated as the applicant and will carry legal responsibility for the project. Other entities may participate as collaborators, subcontractors, or subgrantees to contribute expertise and capacity, which is important for projects that may require both clinical and outreach competencies. The announcement also highlights an important federal grants compliance point for commercial (for-profit) recipients: consistent with HHS administrative requirements (noted as 45 CFR Part 74.81 in the announcement), grant funds generally may not be paid as profit beyond allowable direct and indirect costs, meaning funds must support project costs rather than generate profit.
Key dates in the opportunity show it was posted on June 12, 2013, with an original and current closing date of July 15, 2013, and an archive date of August 14, 2013. The CFDA listing included is 93.007 (Public Awareness Campaigns on Embryo Adoption), reflecting the programmatic emphasis on education and awareness even as the announcement also funds direct administrative and medical services. For technical help accessing the full announcement or submitting through the federal portal, applicants were directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center (1-800-518-4726, support@grants.gov), which operates around the clock except federal holidays.
FAQs: FY13 Embryo Donation and/or Adoption Grant Projects (PA EAA 13 001)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal grant opportunity in the health category administered by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health. It is titled "FY13 Announcement of the Availability of Funds for Embryo Donation and/or Adoption Grant Projects" and has Funding Opportunity Number PA EAA 13 001.
How does the announcement define "embryo donation and/or adoption"?
In this announcement, embryo donation and/or adoption is defined as the donation of frozen embryo(s) from one party to a recipient who intends to bear and raise the resulting child or children. The donor and recipient relationship may be known or anonymous.
What is the purpose of the program?
The program responds to a common outcome in IVF where more embryos are created than a family uses. When embryos remain cryopreserved and families decide not to use them, donation to another individual or couple is one option. The program supports projects that increase public understanding and/or provide direct services that help embryo donation/adoption occur safely and responsibly.
What are the project categories supported by this funding?
The opportunity offers two categories:
- Category 1: Embryo Adoption and/or Donation Public Awareness Campaign projects.
- Category 2: Embryo Adoption and/or Donation Administrative or Medical Services projects.
What activities fit under Category 1 (Public Awareness Campaign)?
Category 1 projects focus on educating the general public and training or educating professionals in traditional adoption systems or IVF settings. The goal is to improve understanding of the practical, ethical, emotional, and procedural issues donors and recipients may face, strengthen professional capacity, and improve the quality and consistency of information available.
What activities fit under Category 2 (Administrative or Medical Services)?
Category 2 supports organizations providing the hands-on infrastructure for embryo donation/adoption, including administrative coordination and medical services. This category explicitly includes counseling for people already in the embryo donation/adoption process and for those preparing to start the process in the near future. The aim is to reduce logistical barriers, improve patient support, and ensure access to appropriate guidance during a complex and sensitive process.
Can an applicant apply for both categories?
Yes. Applicants may seek funding under either category or both. However, the government requires a separate application for each category.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The agency states an expectation of up to six awards overall and indicates an intent to fund at least one project in each category.
What is the expected award amount?
Individual awards are expected to range from an award floor of $150,000 to an award ceiling of $300,000.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. The announcement states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to agencies and organizations (not individuals). Eligible applicants include public agencies, nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations, and educational institutions such as academic medical centers and affiliated clinics. American Indian/Alaskan Native/Native American organizations are eligible, and faith-based and community-based organizations may apply if they meet program requirements.
Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. The opportunity is limited to agencies and organizations, not individuals.
Does the announcement encourage any specific organizational capabilities?
Yes. It encourages applications from organizations that already operate programs capable of providing embryo donation/adoption-related services (including counseling) and that can conduct a rigorous evaluation of the funded project.
Can faith-based organizations apply, and are there restrictions?
Faith-based organizations may apply if they meet requirements, but funds cannot be used for inherently religious activities such as worship, religious instruction, or proselytization. Any such activities must be separate in time or location from the federally funded program and must be strictly voluntary.
Are there nondiscrimination requirements tied to services or outreach?
Yes. When providing services or outreach, funded entities may not discriminate among current or prospective beneficiaries based on religion, religious belief, refusal to hold a belief, or refusal to participate in religious practice.
Can applicants partner with other organizations?
Yes. Partnerships are allowed, but one organization must be designated as the applicant and is legally responsible for the project. Other entities may participate as collaborators, subcontractors, or subgrantees.
If a for-profit organization receives an award, can it earn profit from the grant?
The announcement highlights that for commercial (for-profit) recipients, consistent with HHS administrative requirements (cited as 45 CFR Part 74.81), grant funds generally may not be paid as profit beyond allowable direct and indirect costs. In other words, funds are intended to support project costs rather than generate profit.
Which federal office administers this program?
The opportunity is administered by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing included in the announcement is 93.007 (Public Awareness Campaigns on Embryo Adoption).
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on June 12, 2013. The original and current closing date is July 15, 2013. The archive date is August 14, 2013.
Where could applicants get technical help with the announcement or submission?
For technical help accessing the full announcement or submitting through the federal portal, applicants were directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov. The Contact Center operates 24/7 except federal holidays.
Does the opportunity distinguish between public education and direct service delivery?
Yes. Category 1 is designed around public understanding and professional education/training, while Category 2 focuses on direct administrative, medical, and counseling services that support people in the embryo donation/adoption process.
Does the announcement specify whether donor-recipient relationships must be anonymous?
No. The announcement states the donor and recipient relationship may be either known or anonymous.
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