FY15 Announcement of Anticipated Availability of Funds for Family Planning Services Grants Region 5 Minnesota (Ramsey County) | Apply Online

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1) What is this funding opportunity?

This is the FY15 Announcement of Anticipated Availability of Funds (AAAF) for Family Planning Services Grants for Region 5 in Minnesota (Ramsey County) under the Title X Family Planning Services program (CFDA 93.217). It is a discretionary federal grant opportunity to establish and operate a voluntary family planning services project in the designated service area.

2) Which federal program and CFDA number does this fall under?

The opportunity is part of the Title X Family Planning Services program, listed as CFDA 93.217.

3) Who is the issuing agency for this announcement?

The announcement was issued by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health.

4) What geographic area is expected to be served?

The anticipated service area is Ramsey County, Minnesota (Region 5 in Minnesota, as specified in the announcement).

5) What is the main purpose of the grant?

The purpose is to support a comprehensive, client-centered family planning program that makes services available to anyone who wants them, with a clear emphasis on ensuring access for individuals from low income families and prioritizing those with the greatest financial need.

6) Are the services required to be voluntary?

Yes. The grant is to establish and operate a voluntary family planning services project.

7) What types of services must the funded project provide?

The funded project is expected to provide the full range of Title X family planning services, including clinical family planning care and related preventive health services, plus information, education, and counseling connected to family planning.

8) Are referrals part of the expected scope?

Yes. The announcement highlights referral services as needed, meaning applicants should be prepared to connect clients with additional care when issues arise outside the direct scope of the project.

9) What program rules and guidance must applicants follow?

Applicants are expected to design their program in line with Title X statutory requirements, applicable regulations and legislative mandates, and Office of Population Affairs (OPA) guidance in place at the time, including the 2014 Program Guidelines and relevant OPA Program Policy Notices.

10) What should the application demonstrate about service delivery?

The application should show how services will be delivered consistent with federal program expectations for quality, access, and program integrity, as reflected in the Title X requirements and OPA guidance referenced in the announcement.

11) Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility includes any public or private nonprofit entity located in a U.S. state or territory, including the District of Columbia and the U.S. territories and affiliated jurisdictions listed in the notice.

12) Can local or regional organizations apply directly even if a state government also applies?

Yes. The announcement states that local and regional organizations may apply directly to the Secretary even if a state government also applies, indicating that Title X awards can be competed among different types of public or nonprofit applicants.

13) Are faith-based organizations eligible?

Yes. Faith-based organizations are explicitly eligible to apply.

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

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

15) Can an applicant propose a network model using subrecipients or partner clinics?

Yes. Applicants may propose a model that relies on other entities, such as a network of subrecipients or partner clinics, to deliver services.

16) How does the announcement treat applicants that select subrecipients or service providers?

Funding decisions will consider how inclusive the applicant is in selecting service providers, particularly whether the applicant is open to working with all qualified entities that can deliver required services and are eligible for federal funds.

17) What is the intent behind encouraging inclusive provider networks?

The intent is to encourage networks that maximize coverage and help ensure people across the anticipated service area can access care.

18) How many awards are anticipated for Ramsey County?

The opportunity anticipates a single award for Ramsey County, Minnesota.

19) What is the expected award amount?

The award amount is set at both the floor and the ceiling of $441,000, indicating a fixed funding level for the project period described in the announcement.

20) Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?

No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of award.

21) Even without a match requirement, what budget expectations are implied?

Applicants are still expected to present a realistic budget and demonstrate capacity to manage and implement the project effectively.

22) What is the funding opportunity number?

The funding opportunity number is PA FPH 15 015.

23) When was this opportunity posted?

The posted date is September 8, 2014.

24) What is the application closing date?

The application closing date is December 31, 2014.

25) What is the archive date listed for this opportunity?

The archive date is January 30, 2015.

26) Where should applicants look for the official submission instructions and deadlines?

Applicants were directed to follow the specific submission instructions, deadlines, and timing requirements included in the full announcement and application package.

27) Who can applicants contact for technical issues accessing the announcement?

For technical issues accessing the announcement, applicants were directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov.

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

The Grants.gov Contact Center operates around the clock except federal holidays.