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- 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) Supplemental" 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 Aug 11, 2011 and posted on Aug 11, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 26, 2011 (30 day Grace period shall be allowed for submittal of applications). (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $10,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 52 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
- The National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 prohibits the Director 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 and familiarity 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) Supplemental is a FEMA grant opportunity designed to strengthen how communities carry out floodplain management under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). At its core, the program uses a state-administered grant approach to make sure NFIP-participating communities are actually meeting the NFIP's flood loss reduction goals, not just on paper but through day-to-day implementation. The funding is aimed at helping states build hands-on capability to support local communities with technical guidance and to review how well communities are following NFIP floodplain management requirements, with an emphasis on improving performance and reducing flood risk over time.
The grant is structured as a cooperative agreement and falls under a discretionary funding category focused on state floodplain management technical assistance. The opportunity anticipated up to 52 awards, with an estimated total of $10,000,000 available. It is tied to CFDA 97.023 (Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element). A cost share or matching requirement applies, meaning recipients must contribute non-federal resources consistent with the program rules. The announcement was posted on August 11, 2011, with an application closing date of August 26, 2011, and it notes that a 30-day grace period would be allowed for submitting applications.
Eligibility is limited to state governments, reflecting the program's design to rely on states as key partners in NFIP oversight and support. The statutory backdrop comes from the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, which prevents FEMA from offering flood insurance in a community unless that community adopts and enforces floodplain management measures that meet or exceed minimum federal criteria (notably the standards in 44 CFR Part 60.3). Those measures may take the form of floodplain ordinances, building codes, or zoning provisions. The Act also directs FEMA to work closely with states and communities and to provide technical assistance as needed. CAP SSSE is one way FEMA fulfills that obligation by resourcing state agencies to extend FEMA's reach and help communities comply with NFIP requirements.
The work supported under CAP SSSE centers on two main functions: technical assistance and performance evaluation. On the technical assistance side, state personnel funded through the program help communities understand and apply NFIP floodplain management standards, interpret flood maps and regulatory requirements, and improve local administrative practices that affect compliance and flood risk. On the evaluation side, states help monitor and assess community implementation of floodplain management responsibilities, identify gaps or recurring issues, and support follow-up activities that push communities toward corrective actions when needed. The program is designed to supplement FEMA Regional office capacity, essentially adding trained state-level staff who can work more directly and frequently with local jurisdictions.
A key operational feature is the role of the State Coordinating Agency designated by the Governor under 44 CFR 60.25. This designation reflects the idea that states are often well-positioned to deliver these services because they understand how state authorities interact with local ordinances and because they can coordinate with related state programs that touch floodplain management, hazard mitigation, building standards, and land-use planning. The grant therefore functions as a partnership mechanism: FEMA provides federal funding and oversight through a cooperative agreement, while the state coordinating agency delivers frontline support to NFIP communities and helps ensure communities maintain eligibility and reduce flood losses through stronger compliance and better floodplain management practice.
The issuing agency listed is FEMA Region 3, and the announcement points applicants to Grants.gov for full details. For technical difficulties accessing the announcement, the contact provided is the Systems and Business Support Branch via GMD Systems Branch@fema.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the CAP SSSE Supplemental grant opportunity?
The Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element (CAP SSSE) Supplemental is a FEMA grant opportunity intended to strengthen how communities carry out floodplain management under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). It supports state-level capacity to help ensure NFIP-participating communities are meeting flood loss reduction goals through day-to-day implementation and improved compliance over time.
What is the main purpose of this funding?
The funding is aimed at helping states build hands-on capability to support local communities with technical guidance and to review how well communities are following NFIP floodplain management requirements, with an emphasis on improving performance and reducing flood risk over time.
How does this program improve NFIP compliance in communities?
It does this by funding state-administered support that focuses on two core functions: (1) technical assistance to communities and (2) performance evaluation of how communities implement floodplain management requirements. This approach is meant to move compliance beyond paperwork and into consistent, real-world practice.
What types of activities does CAP SSSE support?
The opportunity is described as supporting two main functions:
- Technical assistance: helping communities understand and apply NFIP floodplain management standards, interpret flood maps and regulatory requirements, and improve local administrative practices related to compliance and flood risk.
- Performance evaluation: monitoring and assessing community implementation of floodplain management responsibilities, identifying gaps or recurring issues, and supporting follow-up actions that move communities toward corrective measures when needed.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state governments. The program is designed to rely on states as key partners in NFIP oversight and support.
Why is eligibility limited to state governments?
This grant uses a state-administered approach to strengthen NFIP floodplain management at the community level. The design reflects the role states play in supporting local jurisdictions and coordinating across related state programs that touch floodplain management, hazard mitigation, building standards, and land-use planning.
What is the role of the State Coordinating Agency?
A key operational feature is the role of the State Coordinating Agency designated by the Governor under 44 CFR 60.25. This agency is positioned to deliver frontline services, coordinate with related state programs, and support NFIP communities in maintaining eligibility and improving floodplain management practices.
How is the grant administered (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement. FEMA provides federal funding and oversight, while the state coordinating agency delivers direct support to NFIP communities and helps evaluate and improve local implementation of NFIP requirements.
Is this funding discretionary or formula-based?
The announcement describes it as a discretionary funding opportunity focused on state floodplain management technical assistance.
How many awards are anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated up to 52 awards.
What is the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total amount available across awards is $10,000,000.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
Yes. A cost share or matching requirement applies, meaning recipients must contribute non-federal resources consistent with the program rules.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 97.023 (Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element).
What is the legal/statutory foundation behind the program?
The statutory backdrop is the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968. The Act prevents FEMA from offering flood insurance in a community unless that community adopts and enforces floodplain management measures that meet or exceed minimum federal criteria (notably the standards in 44 CFR Part 60.3). The Act also directs FEMA to work closely with states and communities and to provide technical assistance, which CAP SSSE helps fulfill by resourcing state agencies.
What kinds of floodplain management measures are referenced?
The information notes that required measures may take the form of floodplain ordinances, building codes, or zoning provisions, so long as they meet or exceed the minimum federal criteria referenced in 44 CFR Part 60.3.
How does CAP SSSE relate to FEMA Regional office capacity?
The program is designed to supplement FEMA Regional office capacity by adding trained state-level staff who can work more directly and more frequently with local jurisdictions on technical guidance and compliance improvement.
Which FEMA office is listed as issuing the opportunity?
The issuing agency listed is FEMA Region 3.
When was the announcement posted?
The announcement was posted on August 11, 2011.
What is the application closing date?
The listed application closing date is August 26, 2011.
Is there any grace period for submitting applications?
Yes. The notice states that a 30-day grace period would be allowed for submitting applications.
Where are applicants directed to find full details and apply?
The announcement points applicants to Grants.gov for full details.
Who should be contacted for technical difficulties accessing the announcement?
For technical difficulties accessing the announcement, the contact provided is the Systems and Business Support Branch via email at GMD Systems Branch@fema.gov.
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