Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 15 MT 023 009 99
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- The Region 9 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) R9" 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) - R9 is a FEMA Region 9 grant opportunity designed to strengthen how local communities carry out floodplain management responsibilities under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). In practical terms, the program funds state-level floodplain management staff and activities so states can provide hands-on technical assistance to NFIP-participating communities and can help FEMA monitor and evaluate whether those communities are properly implementing NFIP floodplain management requirements. The larger purpose is to reduce flood losses by improving local administration and enforcement of floodplain rules, which in turn supports the availability of federally backed flood insurance.
This opportunity was issued as a continuation award and uses a cooperative agreement, which generally means FEMA expects active involvement and coordination with recipients rather than a purely hands-off grant. The funding activity is categorized as state floodplain management technical assistance. The CFDA number associated with the program is 97.023 (Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element). Across the program, the estimated total funding listed is $10,400,000, and the anticipated number of awards is 52, reflecting broad state participation. The notice lists both award ceiling and award floor as $0, which typically indicates that individual award amounts are determined through program guidance, allocations, or negotiations rather than being constrained by a published minimum or maximum in the synopsis.
Eligibility is limited to state governments, with the underlying structure tied to how the NFIP is set up in federal law and regulation. The National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 restricts FEMA from providing flood insurance in a community unless that community adopts and enforces floodplain management measures that meet or exceed minimum NFIP criteria (referenced here as 44 CFR Part 60.3). Because NFIP participation depends on local adoption and enforcement of compliant floodplain standards, FEMA is also directed to work closely with states and communities and to provide technical assistance as needed. CAP SSSE operationalizes that expectation by funding states, through a state partnering agreement, to make qualified state personnel available to assist and supplement FEMA regional staff. The program also aligns with 44 CFR 60.25, under which governors designate a State Coordinating Agency to lead flood loss reduction activities tied to the NFIP. The rationale is that state officials can often be more effective and efficient in delivering support because they understand state laws and authorities, how state programs intersect with local ordinances and building codes, and how to navigate the relationships between state and local governance.
The core activities supported by CAP SSSE focus on two major functions. First, states provide technical assistance to NFIP communities, which can include guidance on floodplain management ordinances, building code alignment, permitting practices, map-related questions, and other compliance-related issues that help communities meet NFIP standards. Second, states help evaluate and monitor community performance in implementing NFIP floodplain management activities, including identifying problems, documenting gaps, and supporting corrective actions when communities are not meeting their responsibilities. This monitoring and corrective-action support is important because it helps communities stay in good standing with the NFIP, which affects residents access to flood insurance and can influence broader resilience outcomes.
Key administrative details in the notice include the funding opportunity number DHS-15-MT-023-009-99, a posted and created date of May 1, 2015, and an application closing date of June 15, 2015 (with the same date listed as both the original and current closing date). The opportunity was archived on July 15, 2015. The sponsoring office is FEMA Region 9. For assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Bret Gates, reachable by email at Bret.Gates@dhs.gov or by phone at (202) 646-4133. The synopsis also notes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients are expected to contribute a portion of project costs through non-federal funds or eligible in-kind support, consistent with the specific program guidance for CAP SSSE.
CAP SSSE - R9 (FEMA Region 9) Grant Opportunity FAQs
1) What is the CAP SSSE - R9 grant opportunity?
The Community Assistance Program - State Support Services Element (CAP SSSE) - R9 is a FEMA Region 9 funding opportunity focused on strengthening how communities carry out floodplain management responsibilities under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). In practice, it funds state-level floodplain management staff and activities so states can provide direct technical assistance to NFIP-participating communities and support FEMA in monitoring and evaluating community implementation of NFIP floodplain management requirements.
2) What is the main purpose of CAP SSSE?
The program is intended to reduce flood losses by improving local administration and enforcement of floodplain management rules. Stronger local implementation supports continued availability of federally backed flood insurance through the NFIP.
3) Who is this funding intended to support: states or local communities?
Eligibility is limited to state governments, but the funded work is designed to benefit NFIP-participating local communities by providing them with technical assistance and by improving oversight and compliance support related to NFIP floodplain management requirements.
4) Who is eligible to apply?
Only state governments are eligible to apply under this opportunity.
5) Why is eligibility limited to state governments?
The opportunity is structured around how the NFIP is implemented in federal law and regulation. FEMA works closely with states and communities to support NFIP participation, and CAP SSSE operationalizes that relationship by funding states (through a state partnering agreement) to provide qualified personnel and support activities that supplement FEMA regional staff.
6) What FEMA region is associated with this opportunity?
This notice is for FEMA Region 9 (R9).
7) What type of award is this?
This opportunity uses a cooperative agreement and was issued as a continuation award. A cooperative agreement generally indicates FEMA expects active involvement and coordination with recipients rather than a strictly hands-off grant relationship.
8) What does “cooperative agreement” mean in this context?
Based on the notice description, it means FEMA anticipates active involvement and coordination with award recipients. The state-funded activities are expected to align closely with FEMA regional needs for technical assistance, monitoring, and evaluation of NFIP community implementation.
9) What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed is 97.023, identified as the Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element.
10) How is the funded activity categorized?
The funding activity is categorized as state floodplain management technical assistance.
11) What kinds of activities can CAP SSSE support?
The notice highlights two major functions:
- Technical assistance to NFIP communities: support related to floodplain management ordinances, building code alignment, permitting practices, map-related questions, and other compliance-related issues tied to NFIP standards.
- Evaluation and monitoring of community performance: identifying implementation problems, documenting gaps, and supporting corrective actions when communities are not meeting NFIP floodplain management responsibilities.
12) How does this program relate to NFIP requirements?
The NFIP is tied to community adoption and enforcement of floodplain management measures that meet or exceed minimum NFIP criteria. The notice references 44 CFR Part 60.3 in that context. CAP SSSE supports implementation by helping communities understand and carry out these floodplain management responsibilities, while also helping FEMA evaluate performance.
13) What is the significance of 44 CFR 60.25 mentioned in the notice?
The notice states that CAP SSSE aligns with 44 CFR 60.25, which involves governors designating a State Coordinating Agency to lead flood loss reduction activities connected to the NFIP.
14) How does CAP SSSE help communities stay in good standing with the NFIP?
By providing technical assistance and by supporting evaluation, monitoring, and corrective-action efforts, states can help communities address compliance issues. This is important because community standing in the NFIP affects residents access to federally backed flood insurance.
15) What is the estimated total funding for the program?
The estimated total funding listed across the program is $10,400,000.
16) How many awards are anticipated?
The notice lists an anticipated 52 awards, reflecting broad state participation.
17) Is there a published minimum or maximum award amount?
The notice lists both the award ceiling and award floor as $0. This typically indicates that individual award amounts are determined through program guidance, allocations, or negotiations rather than being constrained by a published minimum or maximum in the synopsis.
18) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is DHS-15-MT-023-009-99.
19) When was the opportunity posted and created?
The posted and created date is May 1, 2015.
20) What was the application closing date?
The application closing date listed is June 15, 2015. The notice shows the same date as both the original and current closing date.
21) Is this opportunity still open?
No. The notice indicates the opportunity was archived on July 15, 2015.
22) Does the program require cost sharing or matching?
Yes. The synopsis notes a cost sharing or matching requirement. Recipients are expected to contribute a portion of project costs through non-federal funds or eligible in-kind support, consistent with CAP SSSE program guidance.
23) Why does FEMA fund state-level staff for this work?
The notice explains that state officials can be more effective and efficient in delivering support because they understand state laws and authorities, how state programs intersect with local ordinances and building codes, and how to navigate state-local governance relationships. CAP SSSE funds states to make qualified personnel available to assist and supplement FEMA regional staff.
24) Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Bret Gates. Email: Bret.Gates@dhs.gov. Phone: (202) 646-4133.
25) What is the broader policy connection described in the notice?
The notice references that the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 restricts FEMA from providing flood insurance in a community unless that community adopts and enforces floodplain management measures that meet or exceed minimum NFIP criteria (referenced as 44 CFR Part 60.3). CAP SSSE supports the technical assistance and oversight functions that help communities implement those measures.
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