Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 15 MT 023 003 99
Apply for DHS 15 MT 023 003 99
- The Region 3 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) R3" 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) - R3 is a FEMA cooperative agreement opportunity (DHS 15 MT 023 003 99) that funds state governments to strengthen how local communities carry out floodplain management responsibilities under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The core purpose is practical: states use the funding to provide technical assistance to NFIP-participating communities and to evaluate how well those communities are implementing required floodplain management measures. In other words, the program helps communities stay aligned with NFIP standards so they can remain eligible for federally backed flood insurance, while also improving local capacity to reduce flood risk and losses over time.
This grant sits within the legal and regulatory framework of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 and FEMA floodplain management regulations. Under the Act, FEMA cannot provide flood insurance in a community unless that community adopts and enforces floodplain management measures that meet or exceed the minimum criteria found in 44 CFR Part 60.3. Those measures are usually implemented through local tools such as floodplain management ordinances, building codes, and zoning provisions. The Act also directs FEMA to work closely with states and communities and to provide needed technical assistance. CAP SSSE is one of the main mechanisms FEMA uses to meet that mandate by formally partnering with states, leveraging state staff and expertise to extend FEMA regional capabilities.
The work funded through CAP SSSE is focused on day-to-day support and oversight of NFIP community performance. States, through a designated State Coordinating Agency (as contemplated by 44 CFR 60.25 and chosen by the Governor), make personnel available to assist FEMA Regions with tasks such as advising communities on floodplain management requirements, helping interpret and apply NFIP standards in local ordinances and permitting, monitoring community implementation, and identifying where corrective actions are needed when compliance gaps appear. The program recognizes that state officials are often especially effective in this role because they understand how state authorities and programs interact with local ordinances and because they can connect communities to related state resources that support flood loss reduction.
This specific posting is a continuation opportunity in FEMA Region 3 (R3), offered under a cooperative agreement rather than a simple grant, which typically means there is an expectation of ongoing coordination, shared responsibilities, and programmatic involvement between FEMA and the award recipient. The funding activity category is described as "State Floodplain Management Technical Assistance," reflecting that the primary deliverable is improved technical capacity and oversight rather than construction or direct mitigation projects.
Key funding details include an estimated total funding amount of $10,400,000 and an expected 52 awards. The award ceiling and floor are both listed as $0, which generally indicates that individual award sizes may vary based on allocation formulas or program guidance rather than fixed minimums or maximums stated in the synopsis. There is also a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning states should expect to contribute some portion of resources (cash or in-kind, depending on the specific program rules) to support the activities funded under the agreement. The CFDA listing is 97.023 (Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element).
Eligibility is limited to state governments, consistent with the program design that relies on a state coordinating agency to deliver assistance to local NFIP communities and to supplement FEMA regional capacity. The posting date and creation date are both May 1, 2015, with an application closing date of June 15, 2015, and an archive date of July 15, 2015, indicating the opportunity was time-limited and is now archived.
For applicants or interested parties who needed access help with the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Bret Gates (Bret.Gates@dhs.gov), phone (202) 646-4133, associated with DHS/FEMA Region 3.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the CAP SSSE - R3 opportunity?
The Community Assistance Program - State Support Services Element (CAP SSSE) - R3 is a FEMA cooperative agreement opportunity (DHS 15 MT 023 003 99) that provides funding to state governments to strengthen how local communities carry out floodplain management responsibilities under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
What is the main purpose of CAP SSSE?
The program is designed to help states provide practical, day-to-day technical assistance to NFIP-participating communities and to evaluate how well those communities are implementing required floodplain management measures. The goal is to keep communities aligned with NFIP standards so they remain eligible for federally backed flood insurance and improve their ability to reduce flood risk and flood losses over time.
Which federal program does CAP SSSE support?
CAP SSSE supports the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) by funding state-level support services that help local communities meet NFIP floodplain management requirements.
What legal and regulatory framework governs this program?
This opportunity sits within the framework of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 and FEMA floodplain management regulations. A key regulatory reference is the minimum floodplain management criteria in 44 CFR Part 60.3, which communities must meet or exceed to be eligible for FEMA flood insurance availability.
Why does community compliance with 44 CFR Part 60.3 matter?
Under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, FEMA cannot provide flood insurance in a community unless that community adopts and enforces floodplain management measures that meet or exceed the minimum criteria in 44 CFR Part 60.3.
What kinds of local measures are typically used to meet NFIP requirements?
Communities typically implement required floodplain management measures through local tools such as floodplain management ordinances, building codes, and zoning provisions.
Who is eligible to apply for CAP SSSE - R3?
Eligibility is limited to state governments. The program is structured around a state delivering assistance and oversight to local NFIP communities and supplementing FEMA regional capacity.
What is a State Coordinating Agency in this context?
A State Coordinating Agency is the designated state entity (as contemplated by 44 CFR 60.25 and chosen by the Governor) that makes personnel available to assist FEMA Regions with NFIP-related technical assistance and community performance oversight activities.
What types of activities are funded under CAP SSSE?
Funded work focuses on technical assistance and oversight of NFIP community performance. Examples described in the opportunity include advising communities on floodplain management requirements, helping interpret and apply NFIP standards in local ordinances and permitting, monitoring community implementation, and identifying corrective actions when compliance gaps are found.
Does this funding pay for construction or direct mitigation projects?
The funding activity category is described as "State Floodplain Management Technical Assistance," indicating the primary deliverable is improved technical capacity and oversight rather than construction or direct mitigation projects.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement (not a simple grant)?
This posting is offered under a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates ongoing coordination, shared responsibilities, and programmatic involvement between FEMA and the award recipient, rather than a more hands-off grant relationship.
What FEMA region does this posting apply to?
This is a continuation opportunity in FEMA Region 3 (R3).
What is the estimated total funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount is $10,400,000.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity lists an expected 52 awards.
Is there a minimum or maximum award amount?
The award ceiling and award floor are both listed as $0. This generally suggests individual award sizes may vary based on allocation formulas or other program guidance rather than fixed minimums or maximums stated in the synopsis.
Is there a cost share or match requirement?
Yes. The opportunity indicates there is a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning states should expect to contribute some portion of resources to support funded activities (such as cash or in-kind contributions, depending on the applicable program rules).
What is the CFDA number for CAP SSSE?
The CFDA listing is 97.023, titled "Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element."
When was this opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The posting date and creation date are both May 1, 2015. The application closing date was June 15, 2015. The archive date is July 15, 2015, indicating the opportunity was time-limited and is now archived.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. Based on the provided dates and the archive date of July 15, 2015, the opportunity is archived.
Who was the point of contact for help with the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Bret Gates (Bret.Gates@dhs.gov), phone (202) 646-4133, associated with DHS/FEMA Region 3.
What is the program trying to improve at the community level?
The program aims to improve local capacity to implement required floodplain management measures, stay aligned with NFIP standards, and reduce flood risk and losses over time.
Why does FEMA partner with states through CAP SSSE?
The opportunity describes CAP SSSE as a primary mechanism FEMA uses to meet the Act's direction to work closely with states and communities and provide technical assistance. By partnering with states and leveraging state staff and expertise, FEMA can extend FEMA regional capabilities and support communities more effectively.
What role do state officials play in supporting local communities under this program?
States provide personnel who can advise and monitor communities and help identify corrective actions when needed. The opportunity notes state officials can be especially effective because they understand how state authorities and programs interact with local ordinances and can connect communities to related state resources that support flood loss reduction.
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