FY15 Announcement of Anticipated Availability of Funds for Family Planning Services Grants Region 4 North Carolina (entire state) | Apply Online

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1) What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?

The Funding Opportunity Number is PA-FPH-15-011.

2) Which federal office is offering this grant?

This is a discretionary federal grant announcement from the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health.

3) What program does this funding support?

The grant supports Title X family planning services.

4) What geographic area does this opportunity cover?

The opportunity covers Region 4 in North Carolina and is described as covering the entire state (statewide North Carolina).

5) How many awards are expected?

One award is anticipated, and the program is designed to fund a single statewide awardee.

6) What is the total award amount?

The award amount is fixed at $7,263,000 (shown as both the ceiling and the floor).

7) Is cost-sharing or matching required?

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

8) What is the CFDA number for this program?

The CFDA listing is 93.217 (Family Planning Services).

9) Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility is limited to public or private nonprofit entities located in a U.S. state or qualifying territory.

10) Can organizations other than state governments apply?

Yes. The announcement emphasizes that local and regional public or private nonprofit organizations may apply directly to the Secretary under the Title X statute (not only state governments).

11) Are faith-based organizations eligible?

Yes. Faith-based organizations are explicitly eligible.

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

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

13) What is the purpose of the funded project?

The funded project is intended to establish and operate a voluntary family planning services project that makes services available to anyone who wants them, while giving priority to people from low-income families.

14) What is the overall intent of the program?

The intent is to ensure broad, equitable access to high-quality family planning and related preventive health care, along with education and counseling that help clients make informed decisions.

15) What types of services are included under this Title X opportunity?

The scope of services follows the Title X framework and includes clinical family planning services and related preventive health services, information and education activities, counseling related to family planning, and referral services when needed.

16) Does the program require services to be voluntary?

Yes. The project is described as voluntary family planning services.

17) Who should receive priority for services?

The announcement states that priority should be given to people from low-income families.

18) What rules or guidance must applicants follow when designing the program?

Applicants are expected to design their programs in line with Title X statutory requirements, applicable federal regulations, legislative mandates, and Office of Population Affairs (OPA) program guidance.

19) Which specific Title X guidance documents are referenced?

The announcement specifically points to the 2014 Title X Program Guidelines and OPA Program Policy Notices, as well as other priorities and key issues described in the full announcement and application package.

20) What should an application demonstrate regarding compliance?

Proposals should clearly demonstrate compliance with the governing documents and program expectations referenced in the announcement (including Title X requirements, regulations, mandates, and OPA guidance).

21) Can an applicant deliver services through partnerships or subcontractors instead of providing services directly?

Yes. The opportunity notes that some applications may plan to deliver services through partnerships or subcontractors rather than directly.

22) If services are delivered through partners/subcontractors, what will reviewers look for?

The review will consider how inclusive the applicant is in selecting partner entities, including whether the applicant meaningfully considers all qualified organizations that can provide required services and are eligible to receive federal funds, with the goal of best serving people statewide.

23) When was this opportunity posted?

The grant was posted on September 8, 2014 (created September 9, 2014).

24) What is the application closing date?

The information provided indicates the original closing date was July 1, 2015, but the current closing date listed is April 1, 2015. Applicants are instructed to follow the full announcement for the exact submission requirements, including deadlines and timing details.

25) Where should applicants look for exact submission requirements and timing details?

Applicants should follow the full announcement and application package for exact submission requirements, deadlines, and timing details.

26) Who should applicants contact for access or technical issues with the electronic announcement?

For access or technical issues, applicants are directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center.

27) How can the Grants.gov Contact Center be reached?

The Grants.gov Contact Center can be reached at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov.

28) When is the Grants.gov Contact Center available?

It operates 24/7 except federal holidays.