# Cooperative Agreement to Support Navigators in Federally-facilitated Exchanges

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/cms-nav-24-001-cooperative-agreement-to-support-navigators-in-federally/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/349642

> Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services offered grants of up to $16.8 million to any type of organization. It expected to make about 120 awards worth $100 million in total. Applications closed on July 8, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | CMS-NAV-24-001 |
| Agency | Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 8, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $16.8 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 120 |
| Total funding | $100 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.332 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- 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
- Private institutions of higher education
- Individuals
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"

Under section 1311(i)(2)(B) of the ACA, eligible entities may include, but are not limited to, community and consumer-focused nonprofit groups; trade, industry, and professional associations; commercial fishing industry organizations; ranching and farming organizations; chambers of commerce; unions; resource partners of the Small Business Administration; other public or private entities or individuals that meet the requirements of this section. Other entities may include but are not limited to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, urban Indian organizations, Alaska Natives, and State or local human service agencies, 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 subrecipients to target a larger total portion of the underserved or 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 Exchange (FFE), as authorized by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Each year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) makes grant awards to organizations who serve as Navigators in FFE states. Navigators help consumers prepare applications to establish eligibility and enroll in coverage through the Exchanges, and help determine whether consumers potentially qualify for insurance affordability programs. They also provide outreach and education to raise awareness about the Exchanges. As trusted community partners, Navigators are required to provide targeted assistance to underserved and vulnerable populations within the Exchange service area, which is critical to improving access to health care coverage for communities that often experience a disproportionate burden of disease. In furtherance of the Biden Administration’s goals on ensuring access to and expanding affordable and high-quality health care coverage and improving health equity, Navigators are well positioned to reach historically underserved and vulnerable communities, especially those who continue to face significant health disparities. Navigators operate year-round—increasing awareness among the remaining uninsured about the coverage options available to them, helping consumers find affordable coverage that meets their needs, and assisting consumers beyond the enrollment process to ensure they’re equipped with the tools and resources needed to utilize and maintain their health coverage all year. The increased funding available to applicants through this Funding Opportunity will enable FFE Navigators to further expand their reach, with a renewed focus on outreach to diverse, underserved, and vulnerable communities.

## Questions people ask

### Is CMS-NAV-24-001 still open?

No. It closed on July 8, 2024.

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

Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services accepted applications from any type of organization. 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 8, 2024. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $16.8 million each. About $100 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.