Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 15 MT 023 007 99
Apply for DHS 15 MT 023 007 99
- The Region 7 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) R7" 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: State governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- 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) - R7 is a FEMA grant opportunity (CFDA 97.023) designed to strengthen how communities carry out floodplain management under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The basic idea is that FEMA provides funding to state governments so they can deliver hands-on technical assistance to NFIP-participating communities and also review how well those communities are meeting NFIP requirements. This support is meant to improve local floodplain management practices, reduce flood losses over time, and help ensure communities remain in good standing with the NFIP, which is critical because federal flood insurance availability depends on communities adopting and enforcing minimum floodplain management standards.
This opportunity was issued as a continuation award under a cooperative agreement, meaning it is built around an ongoing partnership model rather than a one-time, stand-alone project. The funding activity is described as state floodplain management technical assistance, which typically includes activities like advising local floodplain administrators on how to interpret and apply NFIP rules, helping communities update and administer floodplain management ordinances, supporting consistent permitting and enforcement practices, and working through problem areas identified during FEMA monitoring. A central component is evaluation of community performance, which can involve reviewing whether local regulations meet or exceed the minimum standards in 44 CFR Part 60.3 and whether day-to-day implementation (permits, inspections, documentation, and enforcement) aligns with NFIP expectations. Where issues are found, the program anticipates that states will help pursue corrective actions so communities can address deficiencies before they become serious compliance problems.
Eligibility is primarily for state governments, with additional eligibility tied to how NFIP responsibilities are organized at the state level. The source text points to the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, which sets the premise that FEMA cannot make flood insurance available in a community unless that community adopts and enforces floodplain management measures meeting NFIP minimum criteria. The same law also directs FEMA to work closely with states and communities and provide needed technical assistance. Under 44 CFR 60.25, governors designate a State Coordinating Agency to carry out NFIP-related flood loss reduction activities, and CAP SSSE is structured around that state role. The rationale given is that state personnel are often well positioned to provide these services because they understand state legal and program structures and how those intersect with local ordinances, building codes, zoning, and other state programs connected to flood risk and land use.
The grant 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 estimated total funding amount is listed as $10,400,000, and the opportunity anticipated 52 awards, which aligns with a nationwide state-oriented program structure. The listing shows award floor and ceiling as $0, which generally signals that the specific award amounts are determined through program allocation methods or negotiated cooperative agreement terms rather than a fixed minimum or maximum published in the synopsis. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants would need to plan for an eligible non-federal contribution consistent with the program terms.
This particular announcement is associated with FEMA Region 7 (as indicated by the "R7" label and the agency entry), and the point of contact provided for access or questions was Bret Gates (Bret.Gates@dhs.gov, 202-646-4133). Overall, CAP SSSE - R7 is best understood as a capacity-building and oversight support mechanism: it funds state-level staffing and activities that help communities correctly implement NFIP floodplain management rules, improve consistency and quality in local administration, and resolve compliance gaps that could otherwise put NFIP participation and flood insurance availability at risk.
FAQs: Community Assistance Program - State Support Services Element (CAP SSSE) - R7 (FEMA, CFDA 97.023)
What is the CAP SSSE - R7 grant opportunity?
CAP SSSE - R7 is a FEMA grant opportunity (CFDA 97.023) that provides funding to state governments to strengthen floodplain management carried out by communities participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The funding supports hands-on technical assistance to communities and review of how well communities are meeting NFIP requirements.
What is the main purpose of this program?
The main purpose is to improve local floodplain management practices, reduce flood losses over time, and help keep communities in good standing with the NFIP. NFIP standing matters because federal flood insurance availability depends on communities adopting and enforcing minimum floodplain management standards.
Who is this funding intended to support?
The funding is intended for state governments so they can support NFIP-participating communities. The state role is central because states are positioned to provide consistent technical assistance and oversight that aligns local implementation with NFIP requirements.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is primarily for state governments, with additional eligibility tied to how NFIP responsibilities are organized at the state level. The program is structured around the state role described in 44 CFR 60.25, where governors designate a State Coordinating Agency to carry out NFIP-related flood loss reduction activities.
What kinds of activities does CAP SSSE funding support?
The activity is described as state floodplain management technical assistance. Examples listed include advising local floodplain administrators on interpreting and applying NFIP rules, helping communities update and administer floodplain management ordinances, supporting consistent permitting and enforcement practices, and working through problem areas identified during FEMA monitoring.
Does the program include monitoring or evaluation of community compliance?
Yes. A central component is evaluation of community performance. This can include reviewing whether local regulations meet or exceed the minimum standards in 44 CFR Part 60.3 and whether day-to-day implementation (permits, inspections, documentation, and enforcement) aligns with NFIP expectations.
What happens if a community is found to have compliance issues?
When issues are found, the program anticipates that states will help pursue corrective actions. The intent is to help communities address deficiencies before they become serious compliance problems that could affect NFIP participation.
How does this grant relate to the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968?
The opportunity is grounded in the premise from the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 that FEMA cannot make flood insurance available in a community unless that community adopts and enforces floodplain management measures meeting NFIP minimum criteria. The same law also directs FEMA to work closely with states and communities and provide needed technical assistance.
Why does the program focus on states rather than only working directly with local communities?
The rationale provided is that state personnel are often well positioned to deliver these services because they understand state legal and program structures and how those intersect with local ordinances, building codes, zoning, and other state programs connected to flood risk and land use.
Is this a one-time grant or part of an ongoing arrangement?
This opportunity was issued as a continuation award under a cooperative agreement. That means it is built around an ongoing partnership model rather than a one-time, stand-alone project.
What is the total estimated funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $10,400,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated 52 awards, consistent with a nationwide state-oriented program structure.
Is there a minimum or maximum (floor or ceiling) award amount?
The listing shows an award floor of $0 and an award ceiling of $0. This generally indicates that specific award amounts are determined through program allocation methods or negotiated cooperative agreement terms rather than a fixed minimum or maximum published in the synopsis.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants would need to plan for an eligible non-federal contribution consistent with the program terms.
Which FEMA region is this announcement associated with?
This particular announcement is associated with FEMA Region 7, as indicated by the "R7" label and the agency entry.
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The grant was posted and created on May 1, 2015. The application closing date was June 15, 2015, and the archive date was July 15, 2015.
How does this program help maintain flood insurance availability?
It supports state efforts to help communities adopt, administer, and enforce floodplain management measures that meet NFIP minimum criteria. Keeping communities compliant is critical because FEMA cannot make federal flood insurance available in a community unless NFIP minimum floodplain management measures are adopted and enforced.
What is the CFDA number for this FEMA opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 97.023.
Who was the point of contact for questions about this opportunity?
The point of contact provided was Bret Gates. The email listed is Bret.Gates@dhs.gov, and the phone number listed is 202-646-4133.
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