Community Navigator Pilot Program (59.077)
Community Navigator Pilot Program (Assistance Listing 59.077) is run by the Small Business Administration. It awarded $99.9 million in 51 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $2.0 million per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $1.0 million. Half of the 51 awards fell between $1.0 million and $2.5 million, and they ranged from $823,108 to $5.2 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$99.9 million
- Grant awards51
- Typical award$1.0 million
- Awarded in FY 2025-$0
- Size rank814 of 1824
- Type of assistanceGrant
Key findings
- It is the 814th largest of 1,824 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 20 largest recipients received 69% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 34 states and territories.
What the program funds
Per the American Rescue Plan, the SBA is authorized to create and administer a $100 million competitive grant program to various entities providing “Community Navigator” services, defined as the outreach, education and technical assistance targeting eligible small businesses to increase awareness of and participation in programs of the Small Business Administration. Community Navigators will focus on current and prospective small businesses to improve access to assistance and programs of Federal, State, Tribal and local entities.
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
Nonprofits having a 501(c) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, economic development organization or similar organization, Native American tribal organization (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Native American tribal government (Federally recognized), County governments, State governments, City or township governments, SBA Resource Partners (Small Business Development Centers, Women’s Business Centers, SCORE; and Veterans Business Outreach Centers), Community Development Financial Institutions and Nonprofit Colleges and Universities.
What the money can and cannot pay for
Support small business technical assistance programs, outreach and assistance. See Notice of Funding Opportunity;
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Award range and average, in the agency's words
Minimum grant under this NOFO is expected at $1,000,000 Maximum grant under this NOFO is expected at $5,000,000 Award amounts are planned at $1M, $2.5M, and $5M.
Funding history and past recipients
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.
Who usually wins
Nonprofits received 73% of the money, colleges and universities 23% and state and local governments 3.0%.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonprofits | 36 | $73.3 million | 73% |
| Colleges and universities | 11 | $22.6 million | 23% |
| State and local governments | 3 | $3.0 million | 3.0% |
| Other | 1 | $949,515 | 0.9% |
By state
30 states have a page for this program: those that received at least $1 million or 10 awards.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $21.6 million |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $17.6 million |
| Colorado | 2 | $6.0 million |
| Arkansas | 2 | $3.5 million |
| Georgia | 2 | $3.5 million |
| Delaware | 1 | $2.5 million |
| Florida | 1 | $2.5 million |
| Idaho | 1 | $2.5 million |
| Mississippi | 1 | $2.5 million |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $2.5 million |
| South Carolina | 1 | $2.5 million |
| Vermont | 1 | $2.5 million |
| Wyoming | 1 | $2.5 million |
| Indiana | 2 | $2.0 million |
| Michigan | 2 | $2.0 million |
| Ohio | 2 | $2.0 million |
| Tennessee | 2 | $2.0 million |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $2.0 million |
| Minnesota | 2 | $1.9 million |
| Texas | 2 | $1.8 million |
| California | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Missouri | 1 | $1.0 million |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Oregon | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Puerto Rico | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $1.0 million |
| South Dakota | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Virginia | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Hawaii | 1 | $1,000,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $999,818 |
| Alaska | 1 | $995,550 |
| Illinois | 1 | $949,515 |