FY15 Announcement of Anticipated Availability of Funds for Family Planning Services Grants Region 5 Illinois (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 15 014.

2) What program is this grant competition part of?

This is a Title X family planning services grant competition under the Family Planning Services program (CFDA 93.217).

3) Which geographic area does this opportunity cover?

The service area is Region 5 and covers the entire state of Illinois on a statewide basis.

4) How many awards are expected to be made?

The opportunity anticipates making a single award to support one statewide family planning services project in Illinois.

5) What is the purpose of the award?

The purpose is to fund the establishment and operation of voluntary family planning projects that are open to all individuals who want services, while giving priority in service delivery to people from low-income families, consistent with Title X requirements.

6) What types of services are expected to be provided under the project?

The project scope centers on delivering comprehensive family planning services as defined by Title X statutes and program rules. This includes clinical family planning services and related preventive health services, as well as family planning-related information, education, and counseling.

7) Are referral services part of the expected project activities?

Yes. The scope includes referral services when appropriate, recognizing that clients may need additional medical or supportive services beyond what is directly provided through the Title X-funded project.

8) What rules and guidance should applicants use to design their proposed service model?

Applicants are expected to build their proposed service model around the governing Title X framework, including Title X legislation, applicable federal regulations and legislative mandates, the 2014 Title X Program Guidelines, relevant Office of Population Affairs (OPA) Program Policy Notices, and the priorities and key issues highlighted in the announcement and application package.

9) Who is eligible to apply?

Any public or private nonprofit entity located in a state or eligible U.S. territory may apply, as long as it meets the nonprofit and other Title X eligibility conditions.

10) Can local or regional nonprofit organizations apply directly, or is this limited to state agencies?

Local and regional public or private nonprofit entities may apply directly to the Secretary even if a state government also applies. The competition is not limited to state agencies.

11) Are faith-based organizations eligible to apply?

Yes. Faith-based organizations are explicitly eligible, as long as they meet the nonprofit and other Title X eligibility conditions.

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

Yes. American Indian/Alaska Native/Native American organizations are explicitly eligible, as long as they meet the nonprofit and other Title X eligibility conditions.

13) What does statewide coverage imply for applicants?

Because the service area is statewide, applicants should be prepared to demonstrate organizational capacity, partnerships, and a coverage strategy capable of reaching individuals across Illinois, particularly those with low incomes.

14) Does the opportunity allow applicants to deliver services through networks or subcontractors?

Yes. The announcement discusses applicants proposing to rely on other entities to provide some or most services through networks or subcontractors.

15) How can the use of subcontractors or service networks affect funding decisions?

If an applicant proposes to rely on other entities to provide services, funding decisions will take into account how inclusive the applicant is in considering qualified service providers that are eligible to receive federal funds. The stated goal is to ensure the best coverage and access for people in need throughout the proposed service area.

16) What approach to provider participation does the announcement signal is important?

The announcement signals that applicants should avoid unnecessarily limiting provider participation and should describe a fair, needs-based approach to selecting and working with partners to deliver required services statewide.

17) What is the award amount?

The public listing shows an award ceiling and floor of $7,980,000, indicating the anticipated single award amount is $7.98 million.

18) Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?

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

19) What category of federal funding is this?

It is a discretionary federal grant in the health category.

20) Which federal office administers this opportunity?

The opportunity is administered under the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health.

21) When was the opportunity posted?

The opportunity was posted on September 8, 2014.

22) What was the application closing date?

The application closing date was December 31, 2014.

23) What does it mean that the opportunity is archived?

The listing indicates it was archived on January 30, 2015, meaning it is no longer an active open posting in that listing.

24) Where were applicants directed for submission logistics and technical help?

Applicants were directed to Grants.gov support for submission logistics and technical help accessing the full announcement.

25) What were the Grants.gov support hours noted in the listing?

Grants.gov support was noted as available 24/7 except federal holidays.