Traumatic Brain Injury State Partnership Program_FAQs.pdf

Traumatic Brain Injury State Partnership Program (TBI SPP)

HHS-2023-ACL-AOD-TBSG-0044

Frequently Asked Question 2023

1. Question: Does the resource facilitation initiative not include any resource facilitation states may already have?

Answer: What is included is noted in page 6 of the procurement. (Note: NOFO says can establish or increase capacity in a statewide resource facilitation service.)

2. Question: Can the match include in-kind?

Answer: Yes. For every $2 must match $1. Included on page 12 of the NOFO are examples of match levels. Also stated is that volunteer time and in-kind can be utilized.

3. Question: Can grant funds be used to develop a State TBI Advisory Board for the project?

Answer: Yes, grant money can be utilized to develop a State TBI Board for the project. Want to ensure that people with lived experience are involved in the project and planning.

4. Question: Can grant money be used to develop data collection infrastructure?

Answer: Yes.

5. Question: It states that people with TBI and family member should be part of the TBI Advisory Board, but it does not say how many people should be included.

Answer: The size depends on the state. Some states have larger boards than others. The number will depend on the state and its regulations.

6. Question: This grant is a cost reimbursement? Meaning the state must have the funds available upfront and then get reimbursed later?

Answer: No, this is a discretionary grant, you may draw the funds down as needed.

7. Question: The grant requires that the state hire a full-time employee. Is the full-time employee only required under the three-year grant or must the full-time employee remain employed?

Answer: It is expected for the grant period and beyond would show sustainability.

8. Question: Is the full-time employee’s pay included in the grant money?

Answer: Yes, funding from the grant can be used to pay an employee’s salary.

9. Question: Our state program includes brain and spinal cord injury. We understand that this grant is for TBI. Can we still apply, ensuring the grant goes solely towards TBI?

Answer: Yes, other states have similar programs.

10. Question: We currently have a resource facilitator in place via a contractor. Can we use some of the grant money to work with our existing resource facilitator to facilitate the required workgroups?

Answer: Yes. Be sure to explain the contractor’s role within the application so the reviewers are clear.