Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) Access Model

Agency: Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Assistance Listings

93.885 -- Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) Access Model

Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026

Important dates

Archived: March 30, 2025
Closed: 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 The purpose of this update is to remove outdated language and ensure that the NOFO reflects the new strategic priorities of the CMS Innovation Center.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.

Award details

Expected project funding: $95,500,000
Expected awards: 52

Award min.

Award max.

$9,550,000

Funding opportunity number:CMS-2P2-25-001
Cost sharing or matching requirement:No
Funding instrument type:
- Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:Not specified
Category of Funding Activity:
- Health
Category Explanation:Not specified

History

Posted date: August 15, 2024
Archive date: March 30, 2025
Version: 3

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Summary

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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

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Other

Government

State governments

Additional information on eligibility

Eligible applicants are States, the District of Columbia, and any U.S. Territory participating in the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (MDRP).

Documents

File name	Description	Last updated
CGT_NOFO_Revised_02.18.25.pdf	Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) Access Model	Feb 19, 2025 08:13 PM UTC

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