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  • The Region 6 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-funded, state-administered grant opportunity designed to strengthen how local communities carry out floodplain management responsibilities under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Its central aim is to reduce flood losses by making sure participating NFIP communities are not only enrolled on paper, but are actually meeting the program's flood loss reduction objectives in day-to-day practice. The program works by funding states to provide hands-on technical assistance to local governments and to evaluate how well communities are implementing the required floodplain management measures. Over time, CAP SSSE is meant to build deeper expertise and stronger capability at both the community and state levels so that floodplain rules are understood, applied consistently, and improved where gaps are found.

This opportunity is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, which generally indicates FEMA expects an ongoing working relationship with award recipients rather than a simple pass-through reimbursement model. The funding activity is described as state floodplain management technical assistance, reflecting the program's operational focus: practical support, oversight, and performance evaluation tied directly to NFIP compliance and flood risk reduction. The total estimated funding available for this supplemental round is listed as $10,000,000, with an expected 52 awards, suggesting broad geographic coverage and a structure intended to reach most or all eligible states and territories participating through FEMA's regional framework. The listing is associated with CFDA 97.023 (CAP SSSE). The notice also indicates a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipient states are expected to contribute non-federal resources as part of the overall program delivery (the exact match level would typically be defined in the full announcement or accompanying guidance).

Eligibility is limited to state governments, aligning with how the NFIP is implemented through state coordinating structures. The legal and regulatory basis described in the announcement highlights why this state role matters. 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 meeting or exceeding the minimum criteria in 44 CFR Part 60.3. These measures commonly show up as local floodplain ordinances, building code provisions, or zoning requirements. The Act also directs FEMA to work closely with states and communities and to provide technical assistance as needed. CAP SSSE is positioned as one of the main tools for meeting that mandate by formally resourcing states to extend FEMA's reach into local implementation, particularly where communities need support interpreting standards, applying them correctly, or addressing compliance concerns.

A key operational concept in CAP SSSE is the state partnering agreement, which is intended to make qualified state personnel available to assist and supplement FEMA Regional offices. States help deliver technical assistance to NFIP communities and also support monitoring and evaluation work, including identifying performance issues and pursuing corrective actions when a community is falling short of its obligations. The announcement references 44 CFR 60.25, which allows governors to designate a State Coordinating Agency. That agency is typically chosen because it is best positioned to carry out NFIP flood loss reduction activities and coordinate effectively across state and local authorities. FEMA emphasizes that state officials can often be especially effective in this role because they understand how state laws and programs interact with local ordinances, and because they can align NFIP compliance work with related state initiatives and resources.

Administratively, the opportunity was posted August 11, 2011, with an original and current closing date of August 26, 2011, and a stated 30-day grace period for application submission. The announcement is archived as of September 25, 2011. The agency point of contact listed is within FEMA, and applicants who cannot access the announcement electronically are directed to contact the Systems and Business Support Branch at FEMA via the provided email. The opportunity is associated with FEMA Region 6 in the notice, indicating the regional office context for administration and coordination, even though the program itself is structured to support states broadly through FEMA's regional delivery model.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the CAP SSSE Supplemental grant?

The Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element (CAP SSSE) Supplemental is a FEMA-funded, state-administered grant opportunity intended to strengthen how local communities carry out floodplain management responsibilities under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). It focuses on improving real-world implementation of flood loss reduction measures, not just participation on paper.

What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?

The central aim is to reduce flood losses by helping ensure participating NFIP communities are actively meeting the program's flood loss reduction objectives in day-to-day practice. The program supports technical assistance and evaluation so that required floodplain management measures are understood, applied consistently, and improved where gaps are identified.

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility is limited to state governments. This aligns with how NFIP support and coordination are structured through state-level coordinating roles and FEMA regional frameworks.

Is this a FEMA grant or a state grant?

It is FEMA-funded and state-administered. In practice, FEMA provides the funding and framework, while states carry out program activities such as technical assistance, monitoring, and evaluation of NFIP community implementation.

What types of activities does CAP SSSE fund?

The funded activity is described as state floodplain management technical assistance. Based on the notice description, this includes hands-on technical assistance to local governments and evaluating how well communities are implementing required floodplain management measures tied to NFIP compliance and flood risk reduction.

How does this program help local communities?

The program supports states in providing practical, hands-on technical assistance to local governments and in identifying where communities may be falling short in implementing NFIP floodplain management measures. It is designed to build deeper expertise and stronger capability at both the community and state levels over time.

What is the relationship between CAP SSSE and NFIP requirements?

CAP SSSE supports implementation of NFIP floodplain management obligations that communities must meet to remain eligible for flood insurance. 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 minimum criteria in 44 CFR Part 60.3.

What floodplain management measures are referenced in the opportunity?

The notice describes measures that commonly appear as local floodplain ordinances, building code provisions, or zoning requirements. These measures are tied to meeting or exceeding the minimum NFIP criteria in 44 CFR Part 60.3.

What is a discretionary cooperative agreement, and why does it matter here?

This opportunity is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, which generally indicates FEMA expects an ongoing working relationship with award recipients rather than a simple pass-through reimbursement model. The program design emphasizes collaboration, technical support, and oversight functions linked to NFIP compliance.

What is a state partnering agreement in CAP SSSE?

A state partnering agreement is described as a key operational concept intended to make qualified state personnel available to assist and supplement FEMA Regional offices. Through this arrangement, states help deliver technical assistance to NFIP communities and support monitoring and evaluation activities.

What kinds of monitoring and evaluation activities are supported?

Based on the notice, states support monitoring and evaluation work focused on how NFIP communities implement required floodplain management measures. This includes identifying performance issues and pursuing corrective actions when a community is falling short of its obligations.

What is the role of the State Coordinating Agency?

The announcement references 44 CFR 60.25, which allows governors to designate a State Coordinating Agency. This agency is typically selected because it is best positioned to carry out NFIP flood loss reduction activities and coordinate across state and local authorities.

Why does FEMA emphasize the state role in floodplain management assistance?

FEMA highlights that state officials can be especially effective because they understand how state laws and programs interact with local ordinances, and because they can align NFIP compliance work with related state initiatives and resources.

How much funding is available under this supplemental round?

The total estimated funding available for this supplemental round is listed as $10,000,000.

How many awards are expected?

The notice lists an expected 52 awards, suggesting broad geographic coverage and a structure intended to reach most or all eligible states and territories through FEMA's regional framework.

What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?

The listing is associated with CFDA 97.023 (CAP SSSE).

Is cost sharing or matching required?

Yes. The notice indicates a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipient states are expected to contribute non-federal resources as part of overall program delivery. The exact match level is not specified in the provided information and would typically be defined in the full announcement or accompanying guidance.

When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?

The opportunity was posted on August 11, 2011. The original and current closing date listed is August 26, 2011.

What does the 30-day grace period mean for application submission?

The notice states there is a 30-day grace period for application submission. The provided information does not define how that grace period is implemented, only that it is stated as part of the announcement.

Is this grant opportunity still active?

No. The announcement is archived as of September 25, 2011.

Which FEMA region is referenced in the notice?

The opportunity is associated with FEMA Region 6 in the notice. The description also indicates the program is structured to support states broadly through FEMA's regional delivery model.

Who is the point of contact for this opportunity?

The agency point of contact listed is within FEMA. The notice also directs applicants who cannot access the announcement electronically to contact FEMA's Systems and Business Support Branch via the provided email address.

What should an applicant do if they cannot access the announcement electronically?

The notice instructs applicants who cannot access the announcement electronically to contact the Systems and Business Support Branch at FEMA using the email provided in the announcement.

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