CNP-2021-01: Community Navigator Pilot Program
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Small Business Administration notices from 2021.
Small Business Administration offered grants of up to $5.0 million to nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 50 awards worth $100 million in total. Applications closed on July 23, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed June 17, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$5.0 million
- Total funding$100 million
- Expected awards50
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | May 25, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 23, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | August 31, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes.
All 7 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- 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
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Economic Development Organization or Similar Organization• SBA Resource Partners• Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs)• Women’s Business Centers• SCORE• Veterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOCs)• Community Development Financial Institutions and• Nonprofit Colleges and Universities
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Community Navigator Pilot Program awards averaged $2.0 million; this notice allows up to $5.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (73% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The American Rescue Plan Act, 2021 (Pub. L. No. 117-2, § 5004) authorizes SBA to establish the Community Navigator Pilot Program to make grants to, or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with, private nonprofit organizations, SBA Resource Partners, States, Tribes, and units of entities. OED will support the Community Navigator Pilot Program. OED’s mission is to help small businesses start, grow, and compete in global markets by providing quality training, counseling, and access to resources. The Administration is committed to ensuring that the nation’s small businesses receive the support they need to access federal relief programs that can help them weather the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The focus of this program is to reach, and support underserved small businesses, including micro and rural businesses, with emphasis and those owned by women, veterans and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.
Who has won Community Navigator Pilot Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Community Navigator Pilot Program (59.077) awarded $99.9 million across 51 grant awards, an average of $2.0 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | New York | 1 | $5.2 million |
| Syracuse University | New York | 1 | $5.2 million |
| International Rescue Committee, Inc. | New York | 1 | $5.2 million |
| Usbc Economic Development Corporation | District of Columbia | 1 | $5.1 million |
| National Urban League, Inc. | New York | 1 | $5.0 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is CNP-2021-01 still open?
No. It closed on July 23, 2021.
Who can apply for Community Navigator Pilot Program?
Small Business Administration accepted applications from nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Community Navigator Pilot Program?
Closed July 23, 2021. 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 $5.0 million each. About $100 million in total across about 50 awards.
Who has won Community Navigator Pilot Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Local Initiatives Support Corporation, Syracuse University, International Rescue Committee, Inc. The program made 51 awards worth $99.9 million in that time.