Opportunity Information: Apply for IE HBE 11 003
Apply for IE HBE 11 003
- The CMS Consumer Information Insurance Oversight in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Territory Cooperative Agreements for the Affordable Care Act 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 Mar 1, 2011 and posted on Jan 20, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 3, 2011 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $5,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The funding opportunity titled "Territory Cooperative Agreements for the Affordable Care Act Exchanges" (Funding Opportunity Number IE HBE 11 003) is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by CMS Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight to help US Territories take the first major steps toward setting up health insurance Exchanges under the Affordable Care Act. The program is specifically aimed at the five Territories named in the announcement: American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands. The central purpose is to provide early implementation funding to Territories that choose to create an Exchange and begin building it in line with the requirements in part 2 of Subtitle D of Title I of the Affordable Care Act, particularly the provisions referenced in Sections 1323(a)(1) and 1323(b), and consistent with Section 1311(b).
In practical terms, the opportunity is meant to finance the groundwork needed to launch an Exchange that can perform the core functions envisioned by the ACA. That includes creating a marketplace that facilitates the purchase of qualified health plans (QHPs) by individuals and families, and developing a Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) Exchange that helps eligible employers enroll their employees into QHPs offered through that SHOP marketplace. The announcement also emphasizes that funded work must support meeting the additional operational and policy requirements specified in the ACA for Exchanges, meaning the funding is not just for general health system improvements but for Exchange-specific planning and early build-out activities.
The award structure reflects a relatively small, targeted pool intended to support each Territory in the early stages. CMS anticipated up to five awards, aligning with the five eligible Territories, with an estimated total funding amount of $5,000,000. The maximum award amount listed is $1,000,000, and the minimum award floor is $0, which typically signals that award size could vary based on the scope and readiness of each application. No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated, so applicants would not be required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award. The assistance listing tied to the program is CFDA 93.525, identified as State Planning and Establishment Grants for the ACA's Exchanges, which situates this Territory funding within the broader Exchange establishment grant framework used during early ACA implementation.
Eligibility is limited to governmental applicants, listed as "State governments" in the source data, but the narrative makes clear the intended eligible entities are the US Territories and their governments acting in that capacity. Because the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, recipients should generally expect a higher level of federal involvement during implementation, such as substantial programmatic oversight, coordination, and technical interaction with CMS as Exchange design and early execution moves forward.
The key dates in the posting show that the opportunity was posted on January 20, 2011, with an original closing date of February 22, 2011, later extended to a current closing date of March 3, 2011. The archive date is April 2, 2011, indicating it is an older, time-limited funding round associated with the early ACA rollout period. For administrative help accessing the full announcement, the notice points applicants to the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726 (weekday hours) or support@grants.gov, which is standard for federal opportunities distributed through Grants.gov.
Overall, this opportunity was designed as starter funding for Territory governments that formally opt into establishing an ACA-compliant Exchange and need resources to begin setting up the legal, operational, and programmatic foundation for both the individual marketplace function and the SHOP component, with CMS positioned to work closely with awardees through the cooperative agreement structure.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Territory Cooperative Agreements for the Affordable Care Act Exchanges".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is IE HBE 11 003.
Who is offering this cooperative agreement?
The program is offered by CMS Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight.
What is the main purpose of this funding?
The central purpose is to provide early implementation funding to US Territories that choose to create an Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance Exchange and begin building it consistent with ACA Exchange requirements.
Which locations are eligible to apply?
The announcement specifically targets the following five US Territories:
- American Samoa
- Guam
- Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
- Puerto Rico
- United States Virgin Islands
Who is eligible to apply (by applicant type)?
Eligibility is limited to governmental applicants. While the source data lists "State governments," the narrative makes clear the intended eligible entities are the US Territory governments acting in that capacity.
What kind of funding instrument is this?
This opportunity is a discretionary cooperative agreement, not a standard grant.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
Because it is a cooperative agreement, recipients should generally expect a higher level of federal involvement during implementation, such as substantial programmatic oversight, coordination, and technical interaction with CMS as Exchange design and early work proceeds.
What activities is the funding intended to support?
The funding is meant to finance the groundwork needed to launch an ACA-compliant Exchange, including early planning and early build-out activities tied to core Exchange functions and ACA operational and policy requirements.
Does the opportunity support both an individual marketplace and a SHOP Exchange?
Yes. The announcement describes building an Exchange that supports:
- An individual and family marketplace that facilitates the purchase of Qualified Health Plans (QHPs)
- A Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) Exchange to help eligible employers enroll employees into QHPs offered through the SHOP marketplace
Is the funding intended for general health system improvements?
No. The announcement emphasizes that funded work must be Exchange-specific and support meeting ACA requirements for Exchanges, rather than serving as broad, general health system improvement funding.
What ACA provisions are referenced for alignment?
The opportunity indicates funded work should align with the requirements in part 2 of Subtitle D of Title I of the ACA, particularly provisions referenced in Sections 1323(a)(1) and 1323(b), and be consistent with Section 1311(b).
How many awards did CMS anticipate making?
CMS anticipated making up to five awards, aligning with the five eligible Territories identified in the announcement.
What is the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total program funding amount is $5,000,000.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount listed is $1,000,000.
What is the minimum award amount?
The minimum award floor is listed as $0, which typically indicates awards may vary depending on the scope and readiness reflected in each application.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated, so applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award (based on the information provided).
What is the CFDA number (Assistance Listing) associated with this opportunity?
The assistance listing tied to the program is CFDA 93.525, identified as State Planning and Establishment Grants for the ACA's Exchanges.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on January 20, 2011.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was February 22, 2011.
What was the extended (current) closing date?
The closing date was extended to March 3, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is April 2, 2011, indicating this was a time-limited funding round from the early ACA rollout period.
Where would applicants go for administrative help with accessing the full announcement?
For administrative help accessing the full announcement, the notice points to the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726 (weekday hours) or support@grants.gov.
Is this opportunity part of early ACA Exchange implementation efforts?
Yes. The description indicates this was designed as starter funding for Territories taking the first major steps toward establishing ACA-compliant Exchanges during the early implementation period.
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