# Cooperative Agreement to Support Navigators in Federally-facilitated Exchanges

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/ca-nav-21-001-cooperative-agreement-to-support-navigators-in-federally/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/332990

> Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services offered grants to nonprofits, colleges and universities, tribes, small businesses and individuals. It expected to make about 120 awards worth $80.0 million in total. Applications closed on July 6, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | CA-NAV-21-001 |
| Agency | Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 6, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | not stated |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 120 |
| Total funding | $80.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.332 |

## Who can apply

- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Individuals
- Small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

This Funding Opportunity is open to eligible entities and individuals applying to serve consumers in States with a Federally-facilitated Marketplace (FFM). Entities and individuals cannot serve as federally certified Navigators without receiving federal cooperative agreement funding to perform Navigator duties. Under section 1311(i)(2)(B) of the ACA, eligible entities may include, but are not limited to, trade, industry and professional associations; commercial fishing industry organizations; ranching and farming organizations; community and consumer-focused nonprofit groups; chambers of commerce; unions; resource partners of the Small Business Administration; other licensed insurance agents and brokers and other entities capable of meeting program requirements. Eligible applicants may choose to partner with other entities and/or individuals to form a consortium of sub-recipients in order to target a larger total portion of the underserved and vulnerable populations. In the case of an application from more than one entity or individual (i.e., a consortium), applicants must designate a lead applicant to serve as the primary contact for, and recipient of, federal funding, and that will serve as the pass-through entity for making federal funds awarded under the Funding Opportunity available to other consortium members.

## What the grant funds

The Cooperative Agreement to Support Navigators in Federally-facilitated Exchanges (Funding Opportunity) will enable recipients to operate as Exchange Navigators in States with a Federally-facilitated Marketplace (FFM) for benefit years 2022 through 2024. Entities or individuals eligible to apply for funding through this Funding Opportunity must be capable of carrying out, at a minimum, all Navigator duties required by the ACA and HHS regulations. The primary regulations that establish requirements for awardees under this Funding Opportunity are 45 C.F.R. §§ 155.210 and 155.215. These regulations establish duties that are required of all recipients of funding under this Funding Opportunity, including, but not limited to: • Conducting public education activities to raise awareness about the Exchange; • Facilitating selection of a QHP; • Providing information in a manner that is culturally and linguistically appropriate to the needs of the population served by the Exchange, including individuals with limited English proficiency, and ensuring accessibility and usability of Navigator tools and functions for individuals with disabilities; • Providing referrals to any applicable office of health insurance consumer assistance or health insurance ombudsman established under section 2793 of the Public Health Service Act, or any other appropriate state agency or agencies, for any enrollee with a grievance, complaint, or question regarding their health plan, coverage, or a determination under such plan or coverage; • Complying with applicable training and conflict of interest standards; • Obtaining the authorization of applicants for coverage available through an Exchange prior to accessing their personally identifiable information; and • Providing targeted assistance to serve underserved or vulnerable populations. All information contained in the forecast is subject to change and no applications are requested at this time. Elements of the final Funding Opportunity may differ from what is contained in this forecast. Prospective applicants should hold all questions and requests for information until the full announcement (Funding Opportunity) is issued. This forecast in no way obligates HHS to release a solicitation or make awards. Issuance of the 2021 Cooperative Agreement to Support Navigators in Federally-facilitated Exchanges will be subject to internal HHS approvals and the availability of funds.

## Questions people ask

### Is CA-NAV-21-001 still open?

No. It closed on July 6, 2021.

### Who can apply for Cooperative Agreement to Support Navigators in Federally-facilitated Exchanges?

Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, tribes, small businesses and individuals. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Cooperative Agreement to Support Navigators in Federally-facilitated Exchanges?

Closed July 6, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

About $80.0 million in total across about 120 awards.

### Who has won Cooperative Agreement to Support Navigators in Federally-facilitated Exchanges grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were University of South Florida, Legal Aid of North Carolina, Inc., MHP Salud. The program made 125 awards worth $373 million in that time.