Community Navigator Pilot Program
Active
- Assistance listing
- 59.077
- Grant awards
- 52 $99,916,781 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Also known as
- Community Navigator
- Assistance type
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- Project Grant
- Treasury account
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- 73-0400-0-1-376
- More information
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Small Business Administration's Office of Entrepreneurial Development is administering the Community Navigator Pilot Program (CFDA 59.077), a $100 million competitive grant initiative authorized by the American Rescue Plan that funds outreach, education, and technical assistance to small businesses navigating pandemic relief programs and recovery services. The most recent grant award was issued February 11, 2022, with no open solicitation currently posted.
Award activity concentrated in 2021, when the program made 49 of its 52 total awards. The SBA Office of Entrepreneurial Development funded 51 awards totaling $98.9 million federal dollars obligated. A single award through the Office of Capital Access accounted for the remaining $1 million. The program is predominantly Project Grants (98 percent), with one Block Grant. The portfolio spans October 2020 through February 2022, representing a compressed funding timeline tied to American Rescue Plan authorization and implementation. Recent awards range from $823 thousand to $5.2 million; representative grants include $5.2 million to support pandemic relief counseling and technical assistance (December 2021, ultimate completion November 2023), $5 million for 1:1 counseling and group training delivery (December 2021, completion November 2023), and $2.5 million for targeted outreach to historically underserved entrepreneurial communities (December 2021, completion November 2023).
The program operates a "Hub and Spoke" model in which lead organizations with business development experience (Hubs) partner with trusted, culturally and technically knowledgeable partners (Spokes) to conduct targeted outreach to specific sectors, including entrepreneurs for whom English is a second language. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, SBA Resource Partners (Small Business Development Centers, Women's Business Centers, SCORE, Veterans Business Outreach Centers), economic development organizations, Native American tribal organizations, state and local governments, and Community Development Financial Institutions. Grant awards support two-year project periods not to exceed twenty-four months, with recipients submitting quarterly progress reports to the SBA. The most recent grant opportunity (CNP-2021-01) closed July 23, 2021. No active solicitation is currently open.
Objective and description
- Objective
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
- Description
The Community Navigator Pilot Program is designed to provide high quality support and assistance with pandemic relief programs and recovery services to small businesses. This program will leverage a "Hub" and "Spoke" model. Hubs are lead organizations with business development experience that will enlist Spokes as trusted, culturally and technically knowledgeable partners, to conduct targeted outreach to specific sectors of the entrepreneurial community. The Hubs have the experience, and the Spokes have credibility with the targeted small business communities, including supporting communities where English is a second language and offering technical assistance in languages other than English.
Eligibility
- Applicant eligibility
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.
- Uses of assistance
Support small business technical assistance programs, outreach and assistance.
- Length and time phasing of assistance
The Community Navigator Pilot Program will be, a two-year Project Period, not to exceed twenty-four (24) months.
How to apply
- Criteria for selecting proposals
Proposals will be scored against the following evaluation criteria: • Project Objectives (25 Points) • Use of Partner Entities (20 Points) • Measurable Goals & Program Innovation (20 Points) • Ecosystem Resources and Assets (20 Points) • Budget and Staffing Plan (15 Points)
- Award procedure
The proposal of eligible applicant is evaluated by a review panel. The SBA/Office of Entrepreneurial Development issues an award to the approved applicant.
- Time to approval or disapproval
Funding announcements are expected within 30 days following the close of the application period, as stated in the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Grant opportunities
| Opportunity | Status | Posted | Applications due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Navigator Pilot Program | Closed |
Grant awards
| Award | Recipient | Federal obligations | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Award type: project grant | International Rescue Committee, Inc. | $5,200,000 | |
| Award type: project grant | Koreatown Youth And Community Center, Inc. | $1,000,000 | |
| Award type: project grant | Minnesota State University Mankato | $942,796 | |
| Award type: project grant | Southern Alleghenies Planning And Development Commission | $1,000,000 | |
| Award type: project grant | Social Enterprise Greenhouse | $1,000,000 | |
| Award type: project grant | Southern Colorado Economic Development District, Inc. | $1,000,040 | |
| Award type: project grant | Rochester Economic Development Corporation | $1,000,000 | |
| Award type: project grant | New Bedford Economic Development Council, Inc. | $1,000,000 | |
| Award type: project grant | Maui Economic Development Board Inc. | $1,000,000 | |
| Award type: project grant | County Of Fulton | $1,000,000 |
Latest 10 of 52 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Local Initiatives Support Corporation | $5,210,310 | 5% |
| 2 | Syracuse University | $5,200,000 | 5% |
| 3 | International Rescue Committee, Inc. | $5,200,000 | 5% |
| 4 | Usbc Economic Development Corporation | $5,120,000 | 5% |
| 5 | National Urban League, Inc. | $5,000,000 | 5% |
| 6 | United States Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce | $5,000,000 | 5% |
| 7 | United States Pan Asian American Chamber Of Commerce Education Foundation | $4,997,362 | 5% |
| 8 | Oweesta Corp | $4,987,600 | 5% |
| 9 | South Carolina Association For Community Economic Development | $2,500,000 | 3% |
| 10 | Idaho Hispanic Foundation, Inc. | $2,500,000 | 3% |
10 of 52 recipients listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2022 | $99,916,782 |
Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 59.077?
Assistance Listing 59.077 is Community Navigator Pilot Program, a federal grant program run by Small Business Administration.
What is the CFDA number for Community Navigator Pilot Program?
Its CFDA number is 59.077: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 59.077 awarded?
52 grant awards under 59.077 have obligated $99,916,781 in federal funds to 52 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 59.077?
The recipients obligated the most under Community Navigator Pilot Program are Local Initiatives Support Corporation ($5,210,310), Syracuse University ($5,200,000) and International Rescue Committee, Inc. ($5,200,000).
Are there open grant opportunities under 59.077?
No opportunity listed under 59.077 is open now. The latest, Community Navigator Pilot Program, was posted on May 25, 2021.
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