Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS FEMA 08 CAPSSSE 023 003
Apply for DHS FEMA 08 CAPSSSE 023 003
- 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)" 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 Feb 22, 2008 and posted on Dec 7, 2007.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 28, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- FEMA Regional Offices in conjunction with FEMA Headquarters award funding to eligible States. The grant agreement is the administrative and funding mechanism which ensures FEMA with a single method of delivering Federal financial assistance to States. 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Community Assistance Program - State Support Services Element (CAP SSSE) is a FEMA discretionary grant program designed to strengthen how states support local governments that participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Its core purpose is to reduce flood losses by helping communities meet NFIP floodplain management requirements more effectively. CAP SSSE does this by providing grant funding to states so they can deliver hands-on technical assistance to NFIP communities and evaluate how well those communities are carrying out required floodplain management activities. In practice, the program is meant to build and sustain both community-level and state-level expertise and capability in floodplain management, so that communities are better equipped to prevent or reduce flood damage over time.
Funding is awarded through FEMA Regional Offices working in coordination with FEMA Headquarters, and the program operates as a state grant mechanism. A key administrative point is that the grant agreement serves as the primary vehicle FEMA uses to deliver federal financial assistance to states under this program. Eligibility is tied to the state structure established under 44 CFR 60.25, where the Governor designates a State Coordinating Agency considered best suited to carry out NFIP flood loss reduction activities. In other words, the state agency formally designated for NFIP coordination is typically the entity that would manage CAP SSSE work and funding on the state side, in partnership with FEMA.
A notable requirement is cost sharing: any state receiving CAP SSSE funds must provide a 25 percent non-federal match. This means FEMA will not cover 100 percent of the program costs, and the state must contribute a quarter of the total (using non-federal sources). Even though the source listing includes a "CostSharingOrMatchingRequirement: No" field, the narrative description for this specific opportunity clearly states that a 25 percent non-federal match applies to all participating states, so applicants should plan budgets and documentation around that match expectation.
The program is structured to be continuing in nature rather than a one-time competition, with the expectation that states can receive ongoing support as long as the CAP SSSE program remains funded and the state continues to demonstrate the needed skill capability and meets performance goals. That said, the amount a state receives can change from year to year. FEMA indicates annual funding levels may vary based on factors such as current needs, the state’s demonstrated capability, performance outcomes, FEMA priorities, and overall availability of funds. The award floor is listed as $0, signaling there is no guaranteed minimum award amount.
This opportunity is associated with CFDA number 97.023 (Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element) and was posted December 7, 2007, with application deadlines updated over time (originally January 30, 2008, later extended to March 28, 2008). The administering office referenced is FEMA Region 3. For assistance accessing the announcement, the listed contact is Bianca Costa, Grants Specialist, at 292.786.9503.
Community Assistance Program - State Support Services Element (CAP SSSE): FAQs
What is the CAP SSSE grant?
The Community Assistance Program - State Support Services Element (CAP SSSE) is a FEMA discretionary grant program that provides funding to states to strengthen how they support local governments participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The focus is on improving floodplain management support and oversight so communities can better meet NFIP requirements and reduce flood losses over time.
What is the main purpose of CAP SSSE?
The core purpose is to reduce flood losses by helping communities meet NFIP floodplain management requirements more effectively. The program does this by funding state-level efforts that provide hands-on technical assistance to NFIP communities and evaluate how well those communities are carrying out required floodplain management activities.
How does CAP SSSE reduce flood losses in practice?
CAP SSSE supports flood loss reduction by building and sustaining expertise and capability at both the state and community level. States use the grant to help NFIP communities with technical support and to review/evaluate community implementation of required floodplain management activities, improving compliance and long-term flood damage prevention.
Who is the grant intended to support: states or local communities?
CAP SSSE operates as a state grant mechanism. FEMA awards funding to states, and the states then use that funding to support local NFIP communities through technical assistance and evaluation activities.
Who is eligible to manage CAP SSSE funding at the state level?
Eligibility is tied to the state structure established under 44 CFR 60.25. Under that framework, the Governor designates a State Coordinating Agency considered best suited to carry out NFIP flood loss reduction activities. The state agency formally designated for NFIP coordination is typically the entity that would manage CAP SSSE work and funding on the state side, in partnership with FEMA.
How are awards made and who administers the program?
Funding is awarded through FEMA Regional Offices working in coordination with FEMA Headquarters. The opportunity described references FEMA Region 3 as the administering office.
What is the role of the grant agreement in CAP SSSE?
The grant agreement is the primary vehicle FEMA uses to deliver federal financial assistance to states under this program.
Is there a cost share or match requirement?
Yes. Any state receiving CAP SSSE funds must provide a 25 percent non-federal match. FEMA will not cover 100 percent of program costs, so states should plan budgets and documentation around providing one quarter of the total cost from non-federal sources.
Why is the match requirement important if another field indicates no cost share?
Even though the source listing includes a "CostSharingOrMatchingRequirement: No" field, the narrative description for this opportunity clearly states that a 25 percent non-federal match applies to all participating states. Applicants should rely on the narrative requirement when planning.
Is CAP SSSE a one-time competitive grant or an ongoing program?
The program is described as continuing in nature rather than a one-time competition. FEMA expects states can receive ongoing support as long as CAP SSSE remains funded and the state continues to demonstrate needed skill capability and meets performance goals.
Are CAP SSSE award amounts guaranteed each year?
No. The award floor is listed as $0, which indicates there is no guaranteed minimum award amount. Annual funding levels may vary.
What factors can affect the funding amount from year to year?
FEMA indicates annual funding levels may vary based on factors such as current needs, the state's demonstrated capability, performance outcomes, FEMA priorities, and overall availability of funds.
What types of activities does CAP SSSE fund?
Based on the description provided, CAP SSSE funds state-delivered, hands-on technical assistance to NFIP communities and activities that evaluate how well those communities are carrying out required floodplain management activities. The broader intent is to build and sustain state and community expertise and capability in floodplain management.
How does CAP SSSE relate to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)?
CAP SSSE is specifically designed to strengthen state support for local governments that participate in the NFIP. Its activities target improved compliance with NFIP floodplain management requirements and improved flood loss reduction outcomes.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA number 97.023 (Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element).
When was this opportunity posted and what were the application deadlines mentioned?
The opportunity was posted on December 7, 2007. The application deadlines were updated over time: originally January 30, 2008, and later extended to March 28, 2008.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the announcement?
The listed contact for assistance accessing the announcement is Bianca Costa, Grants Specialist, at 292.786.9503.
Which FEMA office is referenced as administering this opportunity?
The administering office referenced is FEMA Region 3.
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