Opportunity Information: Apply for IE HBE 11 004
Apply for IE HBE 11 004
- The CMS Consumer Information Insurance Oversight in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Agreement to Support Establishment of State Operated Health Insurance Exchanges" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.525 State Planning and Establishment Grants for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) s Exchanges.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 6, 2012 and posted on Jan 20, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 29, 2012 States have multiple opportunities to apply for funding under level I and Level II. Cut off dates for level I 3/30/2011 6/30/2011 9/30/2011 12/30/2011 3/30/2012 6/29/2012. Cut off dates for level II 3/30/2011 6/30/2011 9/30/2011 12/30/2011 3/30/2012, 6/29/2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 51 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Cooperative Agreement to Support Establishment of State Operated Health Insurance Exchanges (Funding Opportunity Number IE HBE 11 004) is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), specifically the Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight area, to help States build and launch State operated health insurance Exchanges under the Affordable Care Act. The program is cataloged under CFDA 93.525 (State Planning and Establishment Grants for the ACA's Exchanges) and is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning CMS expects an active partnership role with awardees as they carry out major establishment work rather than operating as a hands-off pass-through funder. The overall intent is to provide flexible, staged financial support so each State can move from early development into full operational readiness at a pace that matches its progress, timelines, and spending needs.
Eligibility is limited to State governments, and for purposes of this announcement that includes the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and consortia of States that choose to work together on Exchange establishment. The FOA notes that if any requirements or activities are unique to the District of Columbia or to multi-State consortia, those would be called out separately, but in general all are treated as "States" throughout the announcement. A key design feature is that applicants can decide when to apply, and which level of support to request, based on how far along they are in building the Exchange and what they plan to spend during the project period.
The funding is divided into two main tracks, Level One Establishment and Level Two Establishment. States may apply directly for Level One or Level Two depending on their progress. Level One is geared toward States that are still developing core building blocks, making early implementation decisions, and putting foundational capabilities in place. The FOA is also set up so Level One awardees can reapply for an additional year of Level One funding if they are still in that stage and need continued support. Once a Level One grantee has made sufficient progress and can meet the eligibility criteria for Level Two (as defined in the FOA's eligibility section), it may apply to transition into Level Two, which is intended for more advanced establishment work closer to full implementation.
The opportunity was posted on January 20, 2011 (with a listed creation date of January 6, 2012), and it remained open through June 29, 2012, which is both the original and current closing date stated in the source information. Rather than having a single submission deadline, CMS provided multiple cutoff dates to give States repeated chances to submit applications as their plans matured. For Level One, the cutoff dates were 3/30/2011, 6/30/2011, 9/30/2011, 12/30/2011, 3/30/2012, and 6/29/2012. Level Two used the same set of cutoff dates: 3/30/2011, 6/30/2011, 9/30/2011, 12/30/2011, 3/30/2012, and 6/29/2012. The archive date for the opportunity is July 29, 2012. The announcement anticipates up to 51 awards, aligning with the States plus the District of Columbia, and reflects the broad national scope of Exchange establishment work during that period.
Notably, the source data indicates no cost sharing or matching requirement, which reduces barriers for States by allowing federal funds to cover eligible establishment costs without requiring a State match. The award floor and award ceiling are both listed as 0 in the summary data, which typically signals that the funding amount is not expressed as a simple fixed minimum/maximum in the public synopsis and may instead depend on State-specific budgets, project scopes, and negotiated cooperative agreement terms as detailed in the full FOA.
For support accessing or submitting through Grants.gov, the listing points applicants to the Grants.gov Contact Center (1-800-518-4726, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern) and the email support@grants.gov. The additional information link referenced in the synopsis is titled "Cooperative Agreement to Support Establishment of State Operated Health Insurance Exchanges," indicating where applicants would find the full FOA details, including the specific eligibility requirements for Level Two, allowable activities and costs, and application and review requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the "Cooperative Agreement to Support Establishment of State Operated Health Insurance Exchanges" (Funding Opportunity Number IE HBE 11 004). It is a discretionary federal funding opportunity intended to help States build and launch State operated health insurance Exchanges under the Affordable Care Act.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
The program is offered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), within the Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight area.
What type of award is this?
This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement. That means CMS expects to play an active partnership role with awardees as they carry out major establishment work, rather than acting as a hands-off pass-through funder.
What is the purpose of the program?
The intent is to provide flexible, staged financial support so each State can move from early development into full operational readiness for a State operated Exchange at a pace that matches its progress, timelines, and spending needs.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is cataloged under CFDA 93.525, titled "State Planning and Establishment Grants for the ACA's Exchanges."
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to State governments. For this announcement, that includes the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and consortia of States that choose to work together on Exchange establishment.
Are multi-State consortia treated differently than individual States?
In general, the FOA treats the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and multi-State consortia as "States" throughout. If any requirements or activities are unique to the District of Columbia or to multi-State consortia, the FOA indicates those would be called out separately.
How is the funding structured?
Funding is divided into two main tracks: Level One Establishment and Level Two Establishment. States may apply directly for Level One or Level Two depending on their progress.
What is Level One Establishment funding intended to support?
Level One is geared toward States that are still developing core building blocks, making early implementation decisions, and putting foundational capabilities in place.
Can a State receive Level One funding for more than one year?
Yes. The FOA is set up so Level One awardees can reapply for an additional year of Level One funding if they are still in that stage and need continued support.
What is Level Two Establishment funding intended to support?
Level Two is intended for more advanced establishment work that is closer to full implementation.
Can a State apply directly for Level Two funding?
Yes. States may apply directly for Level Two depending on their progress. Level One grantees may also apply to transition into Level Two once they have made sufficient progress and can meet the Level Two eligibility criteria described in the FOA.
How does a Level One grantee move to Level Two?
Once a Level One grantee has made sufficient progress and can meet the eligibility criteria for Level Two (as defined in the FOA's eligibility section), it may apply to transition into Level Two.
When was this opportunity posted, and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on January 20, 2011 (with a listed creation date of January 6, 2012). It remained open through June 29, 2012, which is listed as both the original and current closing date in the source information.
Was there a single deadline, or were there multiple submission dates?
There was not a single submission deadline. CMS provided multiple cutoff dates to give States repeated chances to submit applications as their plans matured.
What were the cutoff dates for Level One applications?
The Level One cutoff dates were: 3/30/2011, 6/30/2011, 9/30/2011, 12/30/2011, 3/30/2012, and 6/29/2012.
What were the cutoff dates for Level Two applications?
The Level Two cutoff dates were the same as Level One: 3/30/2011, 6/30/2011, 9/30/2011, 12/30/2011, 3/30/2012, and 6/29/2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date for the opportunity is July 29, 2012.
How many awards did CMS anticipate making?
The announcement anticipates up to 51 awards, aligning with the 50 States plus the District of Columbia.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
The source data indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What are the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The award floor and award ceiling are both listed as 0 in the summary data. This typically indicates the funding amount is not expressed as a simple fixed minimum/maximum in the public synopsis and may instead depend on State-specific budgets, project scopes, and negotiated cooperative agreement terms as detailed in the full FOA.
Where can applicants find the full FOA details?
The synopsis references an additional information link titled "Cooperative Agreement to Support Establishment of State Operated Health Insurance Exchanges." The full FOA would include details such as the specific eligibility requirements for Level Two, allowable activities and costs, and application and review requirements.
Where can applicants get help with Grants.gov access or submission?
Applicants can contact the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726 (Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern) or email support@grants.gov.
What does it mean that applicants can decide when to apply and what level to request?
A key design feature is that applicants can choose when to apply and whether to request Level One or Level Two support based on how far along they are in building the Exchange and what they plan to spend during the project period.
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