Closed · CMS-2P2-25-001 · CFDA 93.885 · Discretionary
Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) Access Model
Federal grant opportunity posted by Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, cataloged on Grants.gov.
- up to $9.6M
- Award range
- Closed
- Status
- March 14, 2025
- Close date
- 52
- Expected awards
The verdict
Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) Access Model is a closed discretionary listing from Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services that offered Up to $9,550,000 across 52 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.
- up to $9.6M
- award range
- Closed
- application status
- 52
- expected awards
- 93.885
- CFDA program
Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) Access Model - is cataloged under number CMS-2P2-25-001 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 93.885, posted by Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on August 15, 2024 and last updated on February 19, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.
Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $9,550,000. The agency has projected $95.5 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 52 awards. If the agency funds the expected 52 awards from the $95.5 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $1.8 million. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.
Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on March 14, 2025. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.
Award Range
Up to $9,550,000
Close Date
March 14, 2025
The Cell & Gene Therapy (CGT) Access Model Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) has been updated. The purpose of this update is to remove outdated language and ensure that the NOFO reflects the new strategic priorities of the CMS Innovation Center. The updates to the NOFO do not have any impact on the amount of funding or permissible activities related to receiving that funding. CMS remains committed to the success of the CGT Access Model and strongly encourages states to apply and take advantage of this opportunity to improve patient choice and access to transformative therapies. Please direct any questions to CGTModel@cms.hhs.gov. States may also arrange a one-on-one meeting with the Model Team using this Calendly link https://calendly.com/cgtaccessmodel/30min?month=2025-02.
Posted
August 15, 2024
Est. Total Funding
$95,500,000
Expected Awards
52
Instrument
Cooperative Agreement
Description
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) announces the opportunity to apply for Cooperative Agreement funding to support States participation in the Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) Access Model (the CGT Access Model or the Model). Eligible applicants are States, the District of Columbia, and any U.S. territory that participates in the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (MDRP). A maximum of $9.55 million may be awarded to each Recipient, depending on the number of States that apply for funding, pending availability of funds.
Eligibility
Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 00, 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.
Official Listing on Grants.gov
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Agency Contact
Grants.gov Contact Center Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. support@grants.gov
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