FY15 Announcement of Anticipated Availability of Funds for Family Planning Services Grants Region I Connecticut (entire state) | Apply Online

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is this funding opportunity?

This is the FY15 Announcement of Anticipated Availability of Funds for Family Planning Services Grants for Region I (Connecticut, entire state). It is a federal Title X funding opportunity that supports establishing and operating voluntary family planning service projects.

2. What is the purpose of the Title X family planning services grant?

The core purpose is to ensure that anyone who wants family planning services can obtain them, while giving priority to serving people from low income families. The program emphasizes broad, client-centered access across the entire service area and requires services to be delivered consistent with Title X statutory requirements and program expectations.

3. Which geographic area does this grant cover?

The grant covers Region I for this announcement, which is the entire state of Connecticut.

4. What type of grant is this?

This opportunity is a discretionary grant in the health category under CFDA 93.217 (Family Planning Services).

5. How many awards were anticipated?

The announcement anticipated making one award to cover statewide services in Connecticut.

6. What is the total expected funding amount for the award?

The total expected funding amount is fixed. The award floor and ceiling are both $2,473,000, meaning the single planned award amount was $2,473,000.

7. Is cost sharing or matching required?

No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. Applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the grant.

8. Who is eligible to apply?

Eligible applicants include any public or private nonprofit entity located in a U.S. state or eligible territory.

9. Can entities other than states apply directly for Title X funding?

Yes. The announcement states that Title X allows not only states, but also local and regional public or private nonprofits to apply directly to the Secretary for funding.

10. Are faith-based organizations eligible to apply?

Yes. Faith-based organizations are explicitly eligible.

11. Are American Indian/Alaska Native/Native American organizations eligible?

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

12. Which federal entity administers this opportunity?

The administering federal entity listed is the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health.

13. What services are funded projects expected to provide?

Funded projects are expected to provide a comprehensive set of family planning services, including:

• Clinical family planning services and related preventive health services
• Information, education, and counseling related to family planning
• Referral services, when appropriate

14. Does the program emphasize voluntary services?

Yes. The announcement describes the projects as supporting voluntary family planning service projects.

15. Who should be prioritized for services under this grant?

The program gives priority to serving people from low income families, while aiming to ensure access for anyone who wants family planning services.

16. What does the announcement say about access across the service area?

The announcement emphasizes broad, client-centered access across the whole service area (statewide Connecticut) and alignment with Title X requirements and expectations.

17. Can an applicant use partners or a service network to deliver services?

Yes. Applicants may propose to rely on other entities to provide services.

18. How are partnerships and provider networks considered in funding decisions?

Funding decisions will consider how inclusive the applicant is in selecting partners. The announcement indicates an applicant should demonstrate it has seriously considered all entities that can provide required services and are eligible to receive federal funds, with the goal of best serving individuals in need throughout the service area.

19. Does the announcement favor broad participation among qualified providers?

Yes. The language signals that proposals that build broad, capable networks and avoid unnecessarily limiting participation among qualified providers may be viewed more favorably.

20. What guidance and governing materials must applicants use to design their proposals?

Applicants are instructed to use Title X statute, applicable regulations, legislative mandates, the then-current Program Guidelines (issued in 2014), OPA Program Policy Notices, and other program priorities and key issues described in the announcement and application package.

21. What does it mean for an application to be aligned with Title X program guidance?

It means the application is expected to be built around federal Title X program guidance on service delivery, quality, and program operations, rather than being a stand-alone proposal that does not reference the governing Title X materials.

22. What is the funding opportunity number?

The funding opportunity number is PA FPH 15 001.

23. When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?

The opportunity was posted in early September 2014. The application closing date was December 31, 2014.

24. What is the archive date for the opportunity?

The archive date was January 30, 2015.

25. How were applicants expected to access the announcement and apply?

The notice points applicants to Grants.gov and its associated application instructions as the primary channel for the competition.

26. What if an applicant could not access the full announcement electronically?

Applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically were directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center for support.