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- The Region 1 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 Jan 7, 2009 and posted on Jan 7, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 27, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $86,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 53 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. CAP SSSE allocations are based on indicators of workload and risk. Generally, the activities negotiated in the CAP SSSE agreement reflect the Region s priorities for those activities that it needs done and the capabilities of a particular State. FEMAs Regional Offices will contact eligible States to negotiate a mutually acceptable grant agreement. Funding is made available when the grant agreement is negotiated and agreed upon. Continued participation in the CAP SSSE is dependent upon completing activities described in the grant agreement. The CAP SSSE is designed to utilize the floodplain management capabilities of individual States in a cost effective cooperative agreement with FEMA. A States participation in the SSSE is voluntary and is contingent upon need and skill level capability.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element (CAP SSSE) is a FEMA grant opportunity designed to strengthen how local communities carry out floodplain management under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The core idea is that flood insurance through the NFIP is tied to communities adopting and enforcing minimum floodplain management standards, and CAP SSSE helps make sure those standards are actually being implemented effectively. FEMA uses this program to fund state-level partners so they can provide hands-on technical assistance to participating NFIP communities, review and evaluate how well communities are performing their NFIP responsibilities, and help drive corrective actions when problems are found. Over time, this is meant to reduce flood losses while building practical floodplain management expertise within both state agencies and local governments.
This opportunity is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement (not a formula entitlement), meaning FEMA and the state work jointly on the scope of work and expectations. The program is built around a state partnering agreement that supplements FEMA Regional staff by leveraging state personnel who understand state laws, local ordinances, and how related state programs interact with community floodplain management requirements. States are often positioned to deliver these services efficiently because they already work closely with local jurisdictions and can interpret how statewide authorities and policies connect to local building codes, zoning, and floodplain ordinances.
Eligible applicants are state governments, reflecting the structure of the NFIP and related federal regulations. Under 44 CFR 60.25, governors designate a State Coordinating Agency to carry out flood loss reduction activities, and CAP SSSE is structured to channel support through that designated state capability. The underlying legal foundation referenced in the announcement is the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, which restricts FEMA from providing 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. The Act also directs FEMA to work closely with states and communities and provide needed technical assistance, which is the operational purpose CAP SSSE serves.
Funding levels and workloads are negotiated with FEMA Regional Offices rather than being purely application-driven in the typical competitive sense. The notice states that FEMA Regional Offices will contact eligible states to negotiate a mutually acceptable grant agreement, and funding becomes available once that agreement is finalized. Allocations are based on indicators of workload and risk, and the final set of activities in each agreement reflects both regional priorities and the particular capabilities of the state. Continued participation depends on completing the activities described in the negotiated grant agreement, and participation is voluntary, contingent on FEMA need and the state’s demonstrated skill and capacity to perform the work.
The opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DHS 09 FEMA 023 001) was posted January 7, 2009, with an original and current closing date of February 27, 2009, and an archive date of March 29, 2009. The estimated total funding listed is $86,000,000, with an expected 53 awards, aligning with the nationwide scope of state participation. The CFDA number is 97.023 (Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element). The listed funding activity category is “Other,” clarified as state floodplain management technical assistance. A cost share or matching requirement applies, indicating recipients must contribute non-federal resources under the terms set in the agreement.
For access or technical issues related to the full announcement, the contact provided is the Centralized Scheduling and Information Desk (CSID) Help Line at (800) 368-6498 or askcsid@dhs.gov.
CAP SSSE (FEMA) Grant Opportunity FAQs
What is the CAP SSSE grant opportunity?
The Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element (CAP SSSE) is a FEMA grant opportunity that supports state-level efforts to strengthen how local communities carry out floodplain management responsibilities under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). It is intended to help ensure communities are effectively adopting and enforcing minimum floodplain management standards tied to NFIP flood insurance eligibility.
What problem is CAP SSSE designed to address?
CAP SSSE is designed to improve real-world implementation of NFIP floodplain management requirements. The program supports hands-on technical assistance, performance reviews, and corrective actions so that minimum NFIP standards are consistently applied, with the long-term goal of reducing flood losses and building practical floodplain management expertise at both the state and local level.
How does CAP SSSE connect to the NFIP and flood insurance availability?
The NFIP ties the availability of federal flood insurance to whether a community adopts and enforces floodplain management measures that meet or exceed minimum federal criteria. CAP SSSE supports the state capacity needed to help communities meet those obligations and to identify and address performance issues where they occur.
What are the main activities CAP SSSE funds states to do?
Based on the announcement, FEMA uses CAP SSSE to fund state partners to:
- Provide hands-on technical assistance to participating NFIP communities
- Review and evaluate how well communities are performing NFIP responsibilities
- Help drive corrective actions when problems are found
What type of award is CAP SSSE?
CAP SSSE is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, not a formula entitlement. This means FEMA and the state work jointly to negotiate the scope of work, expectations, and the final grant agreement.
Is CAP SSSE a competitive grant where states submit standard applications?
The notice indicates funding levels and workloads are negotiated with FEMA Regional Offices rather than being purely application-driven in the typical competitive sense. FEMA Regional Offices contact eligible states to negotiate a mutually acceptable grant agreement, and funding becomes available once that agreement is finalized.
Who is eligible to apply for CAP SSSE?
Eligible applicants are state governments. The opportunity is structured to align with how the NFIP operates and related federal regulations.
Why are states (rather than cities or counties) the eligible applicants?
The program channels support through state capability consistent with NFIP structure and federal regulations. Under 44 CFR 60.25, governors designate a State Coordinating Agency to carry out flood loss reduction activities, and CAP SSSE is structured to support work delivered through that designated state capability.
What is a State Coordinating Agency in this context?
The notice references 44 CFR 60.25, under which governors designate a State Coordinating Agency to carry out flood loss reduction activities. CAP SSSE is structured to provide support through that designated state-level function.
What is the legal basis referenced for this program?
The announcement references the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 and federal floodplain management criteria in 44 CFR Part 60.3. The Act restricts FEMA from providing flood insurance in a community unless that community adopts and enforces floodplain management measures meeting or exceeding minimum criteria, and it directs FEMA to work closely with states and communities and provide needed technical assistance.
What regulations are specifically mentioned in the announcement?
The announcement references 44 CFR 60.25 (state coordinating role) and 44 CFR Part 60.3 (minimum floodplain management criteria tied to NFIP participation).
How does FEMA decide how much funding a state receives?
Allocations are based on indicators of workload and risk, and the final set of activities reflects regional priorities and the particular capabilities of the state. Funding levels are negotiated with FEMA Regional Offices as part of the cooperative agreement process.
How are the scope of work and expectations set?
The scope of work and expectations are developed jointly by FEMA and the state through a negotiated grant agreement. The program is described as being built around a state partnering agreement that supplements FEMA Regional staff by leveraging state personnel knowledge of state laws, local ordinances, and related state program interactions.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
In this opportunity, a cooperative agreement means FEMA and the state collaborate on the program scope and expectations, rather than FEMA simply issuing funds under a fixed, formula-based entitlement.
When does funding become available?
Funding becomes available once a mutually acceptable grant agreement is finalized between the eligible state and the FEMA Regional Office.
Is participation required for states?
No. Participation is described as voluntary and contingent on FEMA need and the state’s demonstrated skill and capacity to perform the work.
What determines whether a state can continue participating?
Continued participation depends on completing the activities described in the negotiated grant agreement.
What is the expected scale of the program nationwide?
The notice lists an estimated total funding amount of $86,000,000 and an expected 53 awards, indicating nationwide scope of state participation.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DHS 09 FEMA 023 001.
What is the CFDA number for CAP SSSE?
The CFDA number is 97.023 (Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element).
What is the funding activity category?
The listed funding activity category is “Other,” clarified in the notice as state floodplain management technical assistance.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
Yes. The announcement states that a cost share or matching requirement applies, meaning recipients must contribute non-federal resources under the terms set in the agreement.
What are the key dates for this funding opportunity?
- Posted date: January 7, 2009
- Original closing date: February 27, 2009
- Current closing date: February 27, 2009
- Archive date: March 29, 2009
Who should be contacted for access or technical issues related to the full announcement?
For access or technical issues, the notice lists the Centralized Scheduling and Information Desk (CSID) Help Line at (800) 368-6498 or askcsid@dhs.gov.
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