Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 15 MT 023 004 99
Apply for DHS 15 MT 023 004 99
- The Region 4 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) R4" 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) R4 is a FEMA cooperative agreement opportunity that funds state governments to strengthen how communities carry out their responsibilities under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The core purpose is to help states provide hands-on technical assistance to local NFIP participating communities and to evaluate how well those communities are implementing required floodplain management activities. In practical terms, the program is meant to expand FEMA Regional capacity by using state staff and state expertise to support, monitor, and improve local floodplain management performance, with the broader goal of reducing flood losses and maintaining strong NFIP compliance.
This opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number DHS 15 MT 023 004 99 and is categorized as a continuation award using a cooperative agreement instrument, which generally indicates an ongoing partnership where FEMA has substantial involvement in guiding or coordinating work. The funding activity is described as "State Floodplain Management Technical Assistance," reflecting that the work is technical, programmatic, and compliance oriented rather than direct construction or mitigation project implementation. The estimated total funding amount is $10,400,000 with an expected 52 awards, aligning with nationwide coverage across states and territories that participate. The listing is associated with CFDA 97.023 (Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element). The posting date and creation date are May 1, 2015, with an application deadline of June 15, 2015, and an archive date of July 15, 2015. The award ceiling and floor are both shown as $0, which usually means award amounts vary based on formula, allocation decisions, or negotiated workplans rather than a single fixed minimum or maximum stated in the notice.
Eligibility is limited to state governments, consistent with the program design that states serve as FEMA's key partners in providing assistance to communities. The legal and policy basis is grounded in the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 and NFIP regulations. The Act prohibits FEMA from providing flood insurance in a community unless the community adopts and enforces floodplain management measures that meet or exceed minimum standards, specifically those reflected in 44 CFR Part 60.3. Those measures can include floodplain management ordinances, building codes, or zoning provisions that control development in flood-prone areas. Because community participation and compliance are essential to NFIP availability, the Act also directs FEMA to work closely with states and communities and to provide necessary technical assistance. CAP SSSE operationalizes that directive by funding state capability so that technical assistance, monitoring, and follow-up can occur consistently across many local jurisdictions.
A key structural feature of CAP SSSE is the state partnering agreement and the governor-designated State Coordinating Agency described under 44 CFR 60.25. Governors designate the state agency best positioned to carry out NFIP flood loss reduction activities, and that agency becomes a focal point for coordinating technical support, guidance, and oversight across communities. The program rationale is that state officials can be particularly effective because they understand state laws and administrative frameworks, how state authorities interact with local ordinances, and how related state programs connect to floodplain management. This familiarity helps states translate federal NFIP requirements into practical local actions, align floodplain management with state-level planning or permitting processes, and maintain more frequent communication with local governments than a federal regional office can typically provide on its own.
The work supported by this funding centers on two main functions: (1) providing technical assistance to NFIP communities and (2) evaluating community performance in implementing NFIP floodplain management activities. Technical assistance can include helping communities understand and apply NFIP minimum criteria, interpret flood maps and regulatory floodways, improve local ordinances or code language, strengthen permit and inspection processes, and address recurring compliance issues before they become serious. Performance evaluation involves monitoring and assessing whether communities are properly administering their floodplain management responsibilities, and then working with communities and FEMA to pursue corrective actions when gaps are identified. In effect, the program helps keep communities in good standing with NFIP requirements, which supports continued access to NFIP flood insurance and advances broader flood risk reduction outcomes.
The notice indicates a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning states are generally expected to contribute a non-federal share in accordance with the program terms. While the summary data does not specify the match percentage or allowable sources, applicants typically need to plan for state or eligible in-kind contributions and to document that match consistent with the cooperative agreement guidance.
This opportunity is associated with FEMA Region 4 (as reflected by "R4" and the agency field indicating Region 4), suggesting the announcement is region-specific in administration or points of contact, even though CAP SSSE is national in scope. For applicant support or difficulty accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is Bret Gates, reachable by email at Bret.Gates@dhs.gov or by phone at (202) 646-4133.
CAP SSSE R4 (FEMA) Grant Opportunity FAQs
What is the CAP SSSE R4 grant opportunity?
The Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element (CAP SSSE) R4 is a FEMA cooperative agreement opportunity that funds state governments to strengthen how communities carry out their responsibilities under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The program focuses on expanding support for local floodplain management through state-led technical assistance and community performance evaluation.
What is the main purpose of CAP SSSE?
The core purpose is to help states provide hands-on technical assistance to local communities that participate in the NFIP and to evaluate how well those communities are implementing required floodplain management activities. The broader goal is to reduce flood losses and maintain strong NFIP compliance so communities can continue to access NFIP flood insurance.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state governments. The program is designed around states serving as FEMA's key partners in assisting and monitoring local NFIP-participating communities.
What type of funding instrument is used?
This opportunity uses a cooperative agreement instrument and is categorized as a continuation award. A cooperative agreement generally indicates an ongoing partnership where FEMA has substantial involvement in guiding, coordinating, or supporting the work.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DHS 15 MT 023 004 99.
What CFDA program is associated with this funding?
The listing is associated with CFDA 97.023, Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element.
What activity does this funding support?
The funding activity is described as "State Floodplain Management Technical Assistance." It supports technical, programmatic, and compliance-oriented work to help communities meet NFIP floodplain management requirements rather than direct construction or mitigation project implementation.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount is $10,400,000.
How many awards does FEMA expect to make?
The opportunity indicates an expected 52 awards, consistent with broad coverage across states and territories that participate.
Is there a minimum or maximum award amount?
The award ceiling and floor are both shown as $0. This typically indicates that award amounts may vary based on allocation decisions, formula approaches, or negotiated workplans rather than a single fixed minimum or maximum stated in the notice.
What are the key functions funded under CAP SSSE?
The work supported by CAP SSSE centers on two main functions: (1) providing technical assistance to NFIP communities and (2) evaluating community performance in implementing NFIP floodplain management activities.
What kinds of technical assistance can states provide to communities with this funding?
Technical assistance can include helping communities understand and apply NFIP minimum criteria, interpret flood maps and regulatory floodways, improve local ordinances or code language, strengthen permit and inspection processes, and address recurring compliance issues before they become serious.
What does "evaluating community performance" mean in this program?
Performance evaluation involves monitoring and assessing whether communities are properly administering their floodplain management responsibilities under the NFIP, and then working with communities and FEMA to pursue corrective actions when gaps are identified.
How does CAP SSSE relate to NFIP compliance?
NFIP participation and compliance are essential for a community to remain eligible for federally backed flood insurance. CAP SSSE helps keep communities in good standing by supporting consistent technical assistance, monitoring, and follow-up, which in turn supports continued access to NFIP flood insurance and advances flood risk reduction.
What laws or regulations form the basis for this program?
The legal and policy basis is grounded in the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 and NFIP regulations. The Act prohibits FEMA from providing flood insurance in a community unless the community adopts and enforces floodplain management measures that meet or exceed minimum standards, including those reflected in 44 CFR Part 60.3.
What is 44 CFR 60.3 in the context of this funding?
44 CFR 60.3 describes minimum floodplain management criteria that NFIP-participating communities must adopt and enforce. These measures may be implemented through floodplain management ordinances, building codes, or zoning provisions that control development in flood-prone areas.
What is the State Coordinating Agency and why does it matter for CAP SSSE?
A key structural feature is the governor-designated State Coordinating Agency described under 44 CFR 60.25. Governors designate the state agency best positioned to carry out NFIP flood loss reduction activities, and that agency serves as a focal point for coordinating technical support, guidance, and oversight across communities.
Why does FEMA fund states for this work instead of only using federal staff?
The program rationale is that state officials can be particularly effective because they understand state laws and administrative frameworks, how state authorities interact with local ordinances, and how related state programs connect to floodplain management. This helps translate NFIP requirements into practical local actions and supports more frequent communication with local governments than a federal regional office can typically provide on its own.
Does this opportunity include a cost share or match requirement?
Yes. The notice indicates a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning states are generally expected to contribute a non-federal share in accordance with the program terms. The summary information provided does not specify the match percentage or allowable sources.
What dates are associated with this opportunity?
The posting date and creation date are May 1, 2015. The application deadline is June 15, 2015, and the archive date is July 15, 2015.
What does "R4" mean for CAP SSSE?
"R4" and the agency field indicate FEMA Region 4. This suggests the announcement is administered regionally or includes region-specific points of contact, even though CAP SSSE is national in scope.
Who is the contact person for questions about this opportunity?
The listed contact is Bret Gates. Email: Bret.Gates@dhs.gov. Phone: (202) 646-4133.
If a state is having trouble accessing the full announcement, what should they do?
The opportunity lists Bret Gates as the point of contact for applicant support or difficulty accessing the full announcement, using the email and phone number provided in the notice.
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