FY15 Announcement of Anticipated Availability of Funds for Family Planning Services Grants Region New York (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 15 004.

2) What type of program is this opportunity?

This is a Title X family planning services grant competition.

3) What service area does this competition cover?

The service region is New York, and it covers the entire state.

4) What category of funding is this?

It is a discretionary federal grant in the health category.

5) Which federal office administers this grant?

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

6) How many awards does the announcement anticipate making?

The announcement anticipates making one award.

7) What is the total amount of funding available?

The total available amount is $9,762,000.

8) What are the award ceiling and award floor?

Both the award ceiling and the award floor are $9,762,000.

9) Is cost sharing or matching required?

No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching.

10) When was the opportunity posted and created?

The opportunity was posted on September 8, 2014, and created on September 16, 2014.

11) What is the application deadline?

The application deadline is April 1, 2015.

12) When is the archive date?

The archive date is May 1, 2015.

13) What is the purpose of this Title X grant?

The purpose is to establish and operate a voluntary family planning services project that provides family planning services to anyone who wants them, while giving priority to individuals from low-income families.

14) Who should be prioritized for services under this project?

The project is expected to give priority to individuals from low-income families.

15) Are services required to be voluntary?

Yes. The announcement emphasizes that services must be voluntary.

16) What is the expectation for statewide access in New York?

The funded project is expected to support broad access to services across the state and to ensure that people with limited resources are not left behind.

17) Do services need to be tailored to community needs?

Yes. The announcement notes that services must be designed to meet community needs throughout the anticipated service area.

18) Who is eligible to apply?

Eligible applicants are public and private nonprofit entities. The Title X statute specifically allows local and regional public or private nonprofit organizations to apply directly to the Secretary for a Title X grant under this announcement.

19) The listing mentions “Others” as eligible applicants. What does that mean here?

While the listing notes “Others,” the narrative clarifies that nonprofit and public entities are the primary eligible categories, consistent with Title X.

20) Can an applicant propose a network or subcontracting model to deliver services?

Yes. The announcement indicates that applications proposing to rely on other organizations (such as a network or subcontracting model) will be reviewed based on how inclusive the applicant plans to be in selecting partner providers.

21) If services will be delivered through partner organizations, what does “inclusive” partner selection mean?

The proposal should show that it will consider all qualified, federally eligible service providers that could best reach individuals in need across New York, rather than limiting participation to a narrow set of partners.

22) What types of services and activities are supported under this grant?

The scope includes clinical family planning services and related preventive health services, along with information, education, and counseling connected to family planning.

23) Are referrals included as part of the supported services?

Yes. The program supports referral services when needed or indicated, reflecting the expectation that grantees help clients access additional care beyond the immediate clinical visit when appropriate.

24) What rules and guidance should applicants use when designing the project?

Applicants are directed to align proposals with the Title X statute and implementing regulations, legislative mandates, and the Title X Program Guidelines issued in 2014 (as referenced in the announcement).

25) What other Title X guidance is highlighted for compliance and program design?

Applicants are expected to follow Office of Population Affairs (OPA) Program Policy Notices, program priorities, and other issues highlighted in the announcement and application package as the main framework for program design, service delivery standards, and compliance expectations.

26) What should someone do if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?

The notice points applicants to the Grants.gov Contact Center for assistance at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov. The Contact Center operates 24/7 except on federal holidays.

27) Where can applicants get technical help related to accessing the opportunity materials?

Applicants who cannot access the full announcement electronically can contact the Grants.gov Contact Center (1-800-518-4726, support@grants.gov), available 24/7 except on federal holidays.