Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 15 MT 023 002 99
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- The Region 2 in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element (CAP SSSE) R2" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 97.023 Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element (CAP SSSE).
- This funding opportunity was created on May 1, 2015 and posted on May 1, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 15, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $10,400,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 52 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) State governments.
- The National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 prohibits the Administrator from providing flood insurance in a community unless that community adopts and enforces floodplain management measures that meet or exceed minimum criteria in 44 CFR Part 60.3. These floodplain management measures can take the form of floodplain management ordinances, building codes, or zoning provisions. The Act also directs FEMA to work closely with and provide any necessary technical assistance to States and communities participating in the NFIP. CAP SSSE, through its State partnering agreement, is designed to make State personnel available to assist and supplement FEMA Regions in providing technical assistance to NFIP communities and in monitoring, evaluating, and pursuing corrective actions taken by communities in the performance of local floodplain management responsibilities. Under CFR 60.25, Governors have exercised their prerogative of designating a State Coordinating Agency that is best able to carry out the flood loss reduction activities of the NFIP. State officials can be particularly effective in delivering these services to communities because of their knowledge, skills and familiarity of floodplain management with State governing authorities and how these interrelate with local floodplain management ordinances, as well as their knowledge of related State programs.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Community Assistance Program - State Support Services Element (CAP SSSE) - R2 is a FEMA grant opportunity (Region 2) that funds state-level floodplain management support for communities participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Its core purpose is to strengthen how NFIP communities carry out required floodplain management responsibilities by paying for state staff and related activities that deliver technical assistance, monitor performance, and help communities address problems before they become major compliance issues. In practical terms, the program is designed to extend FEMA's capacity by formally partnering with states so state personnel can help communities understand and implement NFIP rules, improve local ordinance administration, and reduce flood losses through better day-to-day floodplain management.
This opportunity is structured as a continuation award using a cooperative agreement, which generally signals an active federal role in guiding and coordinating work rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. The funding activity is categorized as state floodplain management technical assistance, and the program anticipates awards to all eligible states and territories (listed as 52 expected awards), reflecting the nationwide structure of NFIP support even though this particular posting is labeled for Region 2. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number is 97.023, which corresponds to FEMA's Community Assistance Program - State Support Services Element.
Eligibility is limited to state governments, consistent with how NFIP is implemented through state coordinating agencies. The legal and policy basis is tied to the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 and FEMA regulations in 44 CFR Part 60.3, which require communities to adopt and enforce floodplain management measures that meet or exceed FEMA minimum criteria in order to remain eligible for flood insurance through the NFIP. Those measures typically appear in local floodplain ordinances, building codes, or zoning provisions. Because communities must keep these measures current and enforce them correctly, the Act also directs FEMA to work closely with states and communities and provide technical assistance as needed. CAP SSSE operationalizes that directive by funding states to be a consistent, on-the-ground source of guidance and oversight.
A key feature of the program is the state partnering agreement and the role of the Governor-designated State Coordinating Agency under 44 CFR 60.25. Governors designate the agency best positioned to carry out NFIP-related flood loss reduction work in the state, and CAP SSSE supports that agency in delivering services that supplement FEMA Regional staff. The rationale is that state officials are often especially effective at helping communities because they understand state authorities, state programs that intersect with local permitting and building practices, and how state requirements align with local floodplain ordinances. That local and state familiarity can make technical assistance more practical and quicker to apply than strictly federal support.
The supported activities emphasize two main outcomes: (1) direct technical assistance to NFIP communities, and (2) evaluation of community performance in implementing NFIP floodplain management activities. Technical assistance can include helping communities interpret FEMA floodplain management requirements, improve permitting processes, update or strengthen floodplain ordinances and procedures, and understand how mapped flood hazards and building standards translate into local decisions. Community performance evaluation generally involves monitoring and assessing whether communities are properly administering their floodplain management program, identifying deficiencies, and working with communities to pursue corrective actions. This monitoring-and-correction cycle is central to maintaining NFIP compliance and ultimately helps ensure communities remain eligible for NFIP insurance while also reducing flood risk over time.
The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning states are expected to contribute a portion of costs or resources according to program rules and the specific agreement terms. The total estimated funding listed for this posting is $10,400,000. Award floor and ceiling are shown as $0, which typically indicates that individual award amounts vary based on formula, negotiated workplans, or regional allocations rather than a fixed minimum or maximum stated in the public synopsis.
Administrative details in the announcement show it was posted and created on May 1, 2015, with an application closing date of June 15, 2015, and an archive date of July 15, 2015. The listed agency is FEMA Region 2. For access issues or questions tied to the full announcement, the contact provided is Bret Gates at Bret.Gates@dhs.gov, phone (202) 646-4133.
CAP SSSE (Region 2) Grant - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Community Assistance Program - State Support Services Element (CAP SSSE) - R2?
CAP SSSE - R2 is a FEMA grant opportunity that supports state-level floodplain management assistance for communities participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The grant is designed to help states provide hands-on support that strengthens how communities carry out required NFIP floodplain management responsibilities.
What is the main purpose of CAP SSSE funding?
The core purpose is to improve NFIP community compliance and day-to-day floodplain management by funding state staff and related activities that deliver technical assistance, monitor community performance, and help identify and resolve problems early before they become major compliance issues.
How does CAP SSSE relate to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)?
NFIP communities must adopt and enforce floodplain management measures that meet or exceed FEMA minimum criteria to remain eligible for flood insurance. CAP SSSE supports the state role in helping communities understand, administer, and maintain these requirements so they can stay in good standing with the NFIP and reduce flood losses.
Who is eligible to apply for CAP SSSE - R2?
Eligibility is limited to state governments. This aligns with the NFIP structure, which relies on state coordinating agencies to help implement and support flood loss reduction and compliance activities.
What state entity typically carries out CAP SSSE work?
The work is generally carried out by the Governor-designated State Coordinating Agency identified under 44 CFR 60.25. This is the agency the Governor designates as best positioned to conduct NFIP-related flood loss reduction work and coordinate support to communities.
What type of award is this grant?
This opportunity is described as a continuation award using a cooperative agreement. A cooperative agreement typically indicates an active federal role in guiding and coordinating the work, rather than FEMA simply issuing funds without ongoing involvement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the announcement, it signals that FEMA is expected to be actively involved in coordination and oversight of the funded activities. The state and FEMA typically work in partnership to deliver technical assistance and community performance evaluation functions.
What kinds of activities can CAP SSSE funds support?
Supported activities focus on two major outcomes: (1) direct technical assistance to NFIP communities, and (2) evaluation of community performance in implementing NFIP floodplain management activities. In practice, this can include helping communities interpret FEMA requirements, improve local permitting processes, strengthen or update floodplain ordinances and procedures, and connect mapped flood hazards and building standards to local decision-making.
What is included under "technical assistance" to communities?
Technical assistance may include helping communities understand and apply FEMA floodplain management requirements, improve ordinance administration, refine permitting and enforcement processes, and improve how local rules are applied to reduce flood risk and maintain NFIP compliance.
What is "community performance evaluation" in this program?
Community performance evaluation generally refers to monitoring and assessing whether communities are properly administering their floodplain management program. This includes identifying deficiencies and working with communities on corrective actions to address problems and maintain compliance.
Why does the program emphasize identifying issues early?
The program is designed to help communities address problems before they develop into major compliance issues. This monitoring-and-correction approach supports continued NFIP eligibility and promotes long-term flood loss reduction through stronger day-to-day floodplain management.
What is the legal and regulatory basis for CAP SSSE?
The opportunity is tied to the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 and FEMA regulations in 44 CFR Part 60.3. These authorities require NFIP communities to adopt and enforce floodplain management measures that meet FEMA minimum criteria, and they support FEMA working with states and communities through technical assistance.
How does 44 CFR Part 60.3 connect to local requirements?
44 CFR Part 60.3 relates to the floodplain management measures communities must adopt and enforce to remain eligible for NFIP flood insurance. The measures are typically reflected in local floodplain ordinances, building codes, or zoning provisions, and communities must keep these measures current and apply them correctly.
Why does FEMA fund states for this work instead of only using federal staff?
CAP SSSE is intended to extend FEMA's capacity by formally partnering with states. State personnel can often provide more practical and timely support because they understand state authorities and state programs that intersect with local permitting and building practices, and they can help align state requirements with local floodplain ordinances.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number listed is 97.023, which corresponds to FEMA's Community Assistance Program - State Support Services Element.
How much total funding is estimated for this posting?
The total estimated funding listed for the posting is $10,400,000.
Is there a minimum or maximum (floor or ceiling) award amount?
The award floor and ceiling are both shown as $0. This typically indicates that individual award amounts may vary and may be determined through formulas, negotiated workplans, or regional allocations rather than a fixed minimum or maximum stated in the synopsis.
Does CAP SSSE require cost sharing or matching?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the state is expected to contribute a portion of costs or resources consistent with program rules and the specific agreement terms.
How many awards does FEMA anticipate making?
The announcement indicates 52 expected awards to all eligible states and territories, reflecting the nationwide structure of NFIP support even though the posting is labeled for Region 2.
If it is labeled Region 2, why does it mention awards to all eligible states and territories?
The synopsis notes that CAP SSSE supports NFIP implementation nationwide through state partnerships. The "52 expected awards" reflects that broader structure, while this particular posting is associated with FEMA Region 2.
When was this opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
Administrative details list the posting and creation date as May 1, 2015. The application closing date was June 15, 2015, and the archive date was July 15, 2015.
Who is the listed agency for this opportunity?
The listed agency is FEMA Region 2.
Who can be contacted for questions or access issues related to the full announcement?
The contact provided is Bret Gates. Email: Bret.Gates@dhs.gov. Phone: (202) 646-4133.
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