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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) 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 National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) communities manage flood risk at the local level. Its central aim is to reduce flood losses by making sure participating communities are not only enrolled in the NFIP, but are also actively meeting the program's floodplain management expectations in day-to-day practice. CAP SSSE does this by funding state-led efforts that provide technical assistance to local governments and by supporting systematic reviews of how well communities are implementing NFIP floodplain management requirements. The broader intent is capacity-building: improving both community and state expertise so that floodplain management standards are better understood, more consistently applied, and more effective over time.
This opportunity was issued as a discretionary cooperative agreement under FEMA (Region 9), with the funding activity described as state floodplain management technical assistance. The program structure reflects the NFIP framework established under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, which ties the availability of federally backed flood insurance to a community's adoption and enforcement of floodplain management measures that meet or exceed the minimum standards in 44 CFR Part 60.3. In plain terms, a community cannot participate in the NFIP without enforceable rules such as floodplain ordinances, building codes, or zoning provisions that control development in flood-prone areas. Because FEMA is also directed to work closely with states and communities and provide technical assistance as needed, CAP SSSE functions as a practical mechanism to extend FEMA's reach by leveraging state capability.
Eligible applicants are state governments, reflecting the fact that governors may designate a State Coordinating Agency under 44 CFR 60.25 to carry out flood loss reduction activities connected to the NFIP. The program is designed around a state partnering approach, where state personnel help supplement FEMA Regional offices by working directly with NFIP communities. States are positioned as effective service providers because they understand state-level legal authorities, how state programs intersect with local ordinances, and the practical realities of local code administration. Through CAP SSSE, states can assist communities with interpreting NFIP requirements, strengthening ordinances and administrative procedures, improving permitting and enforcement practices, and resolving compliance issues before they become larger problems that threaten NFIP standing.
A key component of the program is community performance evaluation. CAP SSSE funds state activities that monitor and assess whether communities are carrying out their local floodplain management responsibilities, and it supports follow-up actions when deficiencies are found. This can include identifying gaps between adopted rules and actual enforcement, recommending corrective actions, and helping communities implement those corrections. The emphasis is on achieving NFIP flood loss reduction objectives, meaning the program is not limited to paperwork compliance but is focused on effective implementation that reduces future damages and supports safer development patterns in flood hazard areas.
From an administrative standpoint, the Funding Opportunity Number is DHS 11 MT 023 009 98, with a CFDA listing of 97.023 (Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element). FEMA anticipated 52 awards and listed an estimated total funding amount of $10,000,000. The announcement was posted and created on August 11, 2011, with a closing date of August 26, 2011, and a stated 30-day grace period for application submission. The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should expect that some portion of project costs must be covered through non-federal contributions consistent with the specific terms of the award. For applicants needing access help or technical support related to the announcement, FEMA provided a contact through the Systems and Business Support Branch at GMD Systems Branch@fema.gov, and the general reference link was provided via Grants.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. 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 National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) communities manage flood risk at the local level. It supports state-led work that helps communities consistently carry out NFIP floodplain management responsibilities in day-to-day practice, with the overall goal of reducing flood losses.
2. What is the main purpose of this funding?
The central aim is flood loss reduction by ensuring participating communities are not only enrolled in the NFIP, but also actively meeting the program's floodplain management expectations. The funding emphasizes capacity-building so that standards are better understood, applied more consistently, and become more effective over time.
3. How does CAP SSSE Supplemental reduce flood losses in practice?
CAP SSSE Supplemental funds state activities that provide technical assistance to local governments and supports systematic reviews of how well communities are implementing NFIP floodplain management requirements. By improving ordinance implementation, permitting, enforcement, and compliance follow-up, the program focuses on effective local actions that help reduce future flood damages.
4. Who administers this opportunity and what type of award is it?
This opportunity was issued by FEMA (Region 9) as a discretionary cooperative agreement. The funded activity is described as state floodplain management technical assistance.
5. How is CAP SSSE connected to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)?
The program is structured around the NFIP framework established under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968. The NFIP links the availability of federally backed flood insurance to a community's adoption and enforcement of floodplain management measures that meet or exceed minimum standards in 44 CFR Part 60.3.
6. What NFIP requirements does the program focus on?
It focuses on whether communities have enforceable floodplain management measures and whether they are actually implementing them. Examples of enforceable measures mentioned include floodplain ordinances, building codes, or zoning provisions that control development in flood-prone areas, aligned with 44 CFR Part 60.3 minimum standards.
7. Who is eligible to apply for CAP SSSE Supplemental?
Eligible applicants are state governments. This reflects that governors may designate a State Coordinating Agency under 44 CFR 60.25 to carry out flood loss reduction activities connected to the NFIP.
8. Are local governments eligible to apply directly?
Based on the information provided, the eligible applicants are state governments. The program is designed around a state partnering approach in which state personnel work directly with NFIP communities and supplement FEMA Regional offices.
9. What is the "state partnering approach" described in the opportunity?
The state partnering approach means state personnel help extend and supplement FEMA Regional office capacity by working directly with NFIP communities. States serve as effective providers because they understand state legal authorities, how state programs intersect with local ordinances, and practical local code administration realities.
10. What types of activities can CAP SSSE Supplemental funds support?
The described activities include state-led technical assistance to communities and systematic reviews of community implementation of NFIP floodplain management requirements. This includes helping communities interpret NFIP requirements, strengthen ordinances and administrative procedures, improve permitting and enforcement practices, and address compliance issues before they jeopardize NFIP standing.
11. What is community performance evaluation and why does it matter?
Community performance evaluation is a key program component that monitors and assesses whether communities are carrying out local floodplain management responsibilities. CAP SSSE funds this monitoring and assessment, as well as follow-up actions when deficiencies are found, to support effective implementation and flood loss reduction objectives.
12. What happens if a community has deficiencies in implementing NFIP requirements?
The program supports follow-up actions when deficiencies are identified. Examples provided include identifying gaps between adopted rules and actual enforcement, recommending corrective actions, and helping communities implement those corrections.
13. Is this program focused only on paperwork compliance?
No. The emphasis is on achieving NFIP flood loss reduction objectives. The description notes it is not limited to paperwork compliance and is focused on effective implementation that reduces future damages and supports safer development patterns in flood hazard areas.
14. Why are states positioned as key service providers under this program?
States are described as effective service providers because they understand state-level legal authorities, how state programs intersect with local ordinances, and the practical realities of local code administration. This makes them well-positioned to assist communities with implementation and compliance.
15. What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DHS 11 MT 023 009 98.
16. What CFDA number is associated with this grant?
The CFDA listing is 97.023 (Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element).
17. How much total funding was estimated for this opportunity?
FEMA listed an estimated total funding amount of $10,000,000.
18. How many awards were anticipated?
FEMA anticipated 52 awards.
19. When was the opportunity posted and what was the closing date?
The announcement was posted/created on August 11, 2011, with a closing date of August 26, 2011. The notice also stated a 30-day grace period for application submission.
20. Is there a cost share or match requirement?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should expect that some portion of project costs must be covered through non-federal contributions consistent with the specific terms of the award.
21. Where should applicants look for the official announcement or application access?
The general reference link was provided via Grants.gov.
22. Who can applicants contact for access help or technical support related to the announcement?
FEMA provided a contact through the Systems and Business Support Branch at GMD Systems Branch@fema.gov.
23. What FEMA region is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is identified as being under FEMA (Region 9).
24. What is the broader intent of CAP SSSE Supplemental beyond immediate assistance?
The broader intent is capacity-building: improving both community and state expertise so that NFIP floodplain management standards are better understood, more consistently applied, and more effective over time.
25. How does this program relate to a community's ability to participate in the NFIP?
The opportunity description explains that a community cannot participate in the NFIP without enforceable rules (such as floodplain ordinances, building codes, or zoning provisions) that control development in flood-prone areas and meet or exceed the minimum standards in 44 CFR Part 60.3. CAP SSSE supports implementation and compliance efforts connected to those expectations.
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