Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS FEMA 08 CAPSSSE 023 008
Apply for DHS FEMA 08 CAPSSSE 023 008
- The Region 8 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 communities carry out floodplain management under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The central idea is to fund States so they can provide hands-on technical assistance to participating NFIP communities and also evaluate how well those communities are meeting NFIP requirements and flood loss reduction goals. By supporting these State-led activities, CAP SSSE aims to build long-term floodplain management capability and expertise at both the State and local levels, ultimately reducing flood risk and future flood-related losses.
Under this opportunity, FEMA provides funding to eligible States through a State grant mechanism. FEMA Regional Offices, working with FEMA Headquarters, make the awards, and the grant agreement serves as the primary administrative tool FEMA uses to deliver federal financial assistance to States in a consistent way. Eligibility is tied to the State structure set up under federal regulations: under 44 CFR 60.25, each Governor designates a State Coordinating Agency that is considered best positioned to carry out NFIP flood loss reduction responsibilities. In practice, that designated agency is the entity that coordinates and implements the CAP SSSE work on the State side.
The work supported by CAP SSSE generally falls into two related buckets. First is technical assistance, where States help NFIP communities understand and apply floodplain management standards, interpret flood maps and related requirements, improve local ordinances and administrative procedures, and address compliance issues before they become more serious problems. Second is performance evaluation, where States review and assess community implementation of NFIP floodplain management activities, identifying gaps and encouraging corrective actions that help communities remain in good standing with the NFIP and better achieve flood loss reduction outcomes. The program is also explicitly intended to build skill capability, meaning FEMA expects States to use the funds to develop and maintain staff expertise and program capacity rather than treat the award as a one-time project grant.
A key financial feature of this opportunity is the required 25 percent non-federal match for all States receiving CAP SSSE funds. Even though the listing indicates "CostSharingOrMatchingRequirement: No," the program description itself states that a 25 percent match is required, so applicants should plan on providing non-federal cost share and documenting it according to FEMA grant requirements. Another important point is the program’s expectation of continuity: as long as CAP SSSE remains funded and a State maintains the needed skill capability while meeting performance goals, the State should generally expect to receive funding. At the same time, funding levels are not guaranteed year to year. Annual award amounts can rise or fall depending on State needs, demonstrated capability, performance results, FEMA priorities, and the overall availability of funds.
Administratively, this opportunity was posted on December 7, 2007, created on February 22, 2008, and carried an original closing date of January 30, 2008, later extended to March 28, 2008, with an archive date of April 27, 2008. The CFDA number associated with the program is 97.023. The awarding office referenced is FEMA Region 8, and the listed point of contact for access issues with the full announcement was Bianca Costa, Grants Specialist, at 292.786.9503.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Community Assistance Program - State Support Services Element (CAP SSSE)?
CAP SSSE is a FEMA discretionary grant program intended to strengthen how communities carry out floodplain management under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). It funds States so they can provide hands-on technical assistance to NFIP participating communities and evaluate community performance against NFIP requirements and flood loss reduction goals.
What is the main goal of CAP SSSE?
The main goal is to build long-term floodplain management capability and expertise at both the State and local levels, which FEMA expects will reduce flood risk and future flood-related losses.
Who receives CAP SSSE funding?
CAP SSSE funding is provided to eligible States through a State grant mechanism. The State entity that typically coordinates and implements the work is the State Coordinating Agency designated by the Governor under 44 CFR 60.25.
How is eligibility determined for CAP SSSE?
Eligibility is tied to the State structure described in federal regulations. Under 44 CFR 60.25, each Governor designates a State Coordinating Agency considered best positioned to carry out NFIP flood loss reduction responsibilities. In practice, that designated agency is the eligible coordinating entity for CAP SSSE work on the State side.
What types of activities does CAP SSSE fund?
The work generally falls into two related areas: (1) technical assistance to NFIP communities and (2) performance evaluation of how communities are implementing NFIP floodplain management activities.
What does "technical assistance" mean under CAP SSSE?
Technical assistance generally includes helping NFIP communities understand and apply floodplain management standards, interpret flood maps and related requirements, improve local ordinances and administrative procedures, and address compliance issues early so they do not become more serious problems.
What does "performance evaluation" mean under CAP SSSE?
Performance evaluation refers to State-led review and assessment of community implementation of NFIP floodplain management activities. This includes identifying gaps and encouraging corrective actions so communities remain in good standing with the NFIP and better achieve flood loss reduction outcomes.
Is CAP SSSE meant to be a one-time project grant?
No. The program is explicitly intended to build skill capability. FEMA expects States to use the funds to develop and maintain staff expertise and program capacity rather than treat the award as a one-time project.
How are CAP SSSE awards made?
FEMA Regional Offices, working with FEMA Headquarters, make the awards. The grant agreement is the primary administrative tool FEMA uses to deliver federal financial assistance to States in a consistent way.
Is there a cost share or match requirement?
Yes. The program description states that a 25 percent non-federal match is required for all States receiving CAP SSSE funds. Applicants should plan to provide a non-federal cost share and document it according to FEMA grant requirements.
Why does the listing indicate no match requirement if a match is required?
The listing includes a field that indicates "CostSharingOrMatchingRequirement: No," but the program description itself states that a 25 percent match is required. Based on the information provided, applicants should rely on the program description and plan for the 25 percent non-federal match.
Is CAP SSSE funding expected to continue year to year?
FEMA indicates an expectation of continuity: as long as CAP SSSE remains funded and a State maintains the needed skill capability while meeting performance goals, the State should generally expect to receive funding.
Are annual funding levels guaranteed?
No. Funding levels are not guaranteed from year to year. Annual award amounts can increase or decrease based on State needs, demonstrated capability, performance results, FEMA priorities, and overall availability of funds.
How does CAP SSSE support NFIP communities specifically?
CAP SSSE supports NFIP communities by enabling States to provide direct technical guidance and to review community floodplain management practices for alignment with NFIP requirements and flood loss reduction goals, encouraging corrective actions where needed.
What regulation is referenced for State program structure and designation?
The opportunity references 44 CFR 60.25, which provides for the Governor to designate a State Coordinating Agency to carry out NFIP flood loss reduction responsibilities.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number associated with CAP SSSE is 97.023.
Which FEMA office is listed as the awarding office?
The awarding office referenced is FEMA Region 8.
When was this opportunity posted and what were the key dates?
The opportunity was posted on December 7, 2007, and created on February 22, 2008. It had an original closing date of January 30, 2008, which was later extended to March 28, 2008. The archive date listed is April 27, 2008.
Who is the point of contact for access issues with the full announcement?
The listed point of contact for access issues with the full announcement is Bianca Costa, Grants Specialist, at 292.786.9503.
What is the central idea behind funding States instead of funding communities directly?
The central idea is to strengthen local floodplain management by supporting State-led technical assistance and performance evaluation for participating NFIP communities, building long-term expertise and consistent implementation of NFIP requirements.
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