Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 09 FEMA 023 003
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- 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 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 $8,600,000.00 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 offered through a cooperative agreement that pays States to help strengthen how local communities carry out floodplain management under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The central idea is practical: FEMA relies on communities to adopt and enforce floodplain management rules that meet or exceed minimum federal standards, and CAP SSSE gives States the resources to provide hands-on technical support and oversight so those communities actually meet the NFIP goal of reducing flood losses. In other words, it is designed to improve day-to-day compliance, strengthen local capability, and catch problems early before they turn into repeated flood damage, insurance losses, or enforcement issues.
This opportunity is tied directly to the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 and FEMA regulations. Under federal law, FEMA generally cannot provide flood insurance in a community unless that community has adopted and enforces floodplain management measures consistent with NFIP requirements, including the minimum criteria in 44 CFR Part 60.3. Communities typically meet these requirements through local ordinances, building codes, zoning provisions, and related development standards. The Act also directs FEMA to work closely with States and communities and provide technical assistance as needed. CAP SSSE is one of the main mechanisms FEMA uses to deliver that assistance at scale by partnering with State agencies that can reach local governments efficiently.
The program is aimed at State governments, specifically the State Coordinating Agency designated by the Governor under 44 CFR 60.25. These State agencies are seen as effective partners because they understand the State legal and regulatory environment, how State authorities interact with local ordinances, and how floodplain management overlaps with other State programs. Through CAP SSSE, State personnel help supplement FEMA Regional staff by assisting NFIP communities, monitoring and evaluating local floodplain management performance, and helping pursue corrective actions when communities are not meeting NFIP responsibilities. The overall goal is to build and expand floodplain management expertise at both the community and State levels, improving long-term capability rather than just solving one-off problems.
Funding is provided as a discretionary cooperative agreement (not a formula entitlement), and it includes a cost sharing or matching requirement. The total estimated funding for the opportunity is $8.6 million, with an expected 53 awards, which generally corresponds to the number of States and eligible jurisdictions participating. CAP SSSE allocations are described as being based on workload and risk indicators, meaning places with more NFIP activity, more participating communities, or higher flood risk may justify larger or more intensive agreements. The specific activities supported are negotiated: FEMA Regional Offices contact eligible States and work with them to develop a mutually acceptable grant agreement shaped by Regional priorities and the individual State's capabilities. Funds are made available once that agreement is finalized, and continued participation depends on completing the activities laid out in the agreement. Participation is voluntary, and FEMA ties it to demonstrated need and the State's ability to carry out the work effectively and cost efficiently.
The opportunity listed under Funding Opportunity Number DHS 09 FEMA 023 003 (CFDA 97.023) was posted January 7, 2009, with an application closing date of February 27, 2009, and an archive date of March 29, 2009. The listing references FEMA Region 3 in the agency information. For access issues with 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 Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element (CAP SSSE)?
CAP SSSE is a FEMA grant offered through a cooperative agreement that pays States to help strengthen how local communities carry out floodplain management under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). It focuses on practical, day-to-day support so communities adopt and enforce floodplain management rules that meet or exceed minimum federal standards and reduce flood losses.
What problem is CAP SSSE designed to address?
The program is designed to improve routine compliance with NFIP floodplain management requirements, strengthen local capability, and identify issues early before they lead to repeated flood damage, increased insurance losses, or enforcement problems.
How does CAP SSSE relate to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)?
NFIP relies on participating communities to adopt and enforce floodplain management measures. CAP SSSE supports States so they can provide technical support and oversight to help communities meet NFIP responsibilities and achieve the NFIP goal of reducing flood losses.
What federal authority or regulations are connected to this opportunity?
This opportunity is tied to the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 and FEMA regulations. It also references NFIP minimum floodplain management criteria, including the requirements in 44 CFR Part 60.3, and State coordination provisions under 44 CFR 60.25.
Why does FEMA support floodplain management through States instead of only working directly with communities?
States are positioned to partner efficiently with local governments because they understand the State legal and regulatory environment and how State authorities interact with local ordinances. Through CAP SSSE, State personnel can also supplement FEMA Regional staff by reaching many communities and providing ongoing oversight and assistance.
Who is eligible to apply for CAP SSSE?
The program is aimed at State governments, specifically the State Coordinating Agency designated by the Governor under 44 CFR 60.25.
Are local governments or communities eligible to apply directly?
Based on the information provided, the intended applicants are State governments (the designated State Coordinating Agency). Communities are supported beneficiaries of the work, but they are not identified as direct applicants in this listing.
What types of activities does CAP SSSE support?
Supported activities include hands-on technical support to NFIP communities, monitoring and evaluating local floodplain management performance, and helping pursue corrective actions when communities are not meeting NFIP responsibilities. The overall emphasis is building and expanding floodplain management expertise at both the community and State levels.
Does CAP SSSE focus on one-time projects or long-term capability?
The program is described as improving long-term capability rather than solving only one-off problems. It aims to strengthen day-to-day compliance systems and expand floodplain management expertise over time.
How are CAP SSSE activities determined for a specific State?
Activities are negotiated. FEMA Regional Offices contact eligible States and work with them to develop a mutually acceptable grant agreement shaped by Regional priorities and the State's capabilities.
How is funding made available?
Funds are made available once the mutually acceptable grant agreement is finalized. Continued participation depends on completing the activities laid out in the agreement.
Is CAP SSSE funding an entitlement or guaranteed allocation?
No. Funding is provided as a discretionary cooperative agreement and is not described as a formula entitlement.
Is there a cost share or match requirement?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, as stated in the listing.
What is the estimated total funding amount for this opportunity?
The total estimated funding is $8.6 million.
How many awards are expected?
An estimated 53 awards are expected, which generally corresponds to the number of States and eligible jurisdictions participating.
How are CAP SSSE allocations determined?
Allocations are described as being based on workload and risk indicators. Locations with more NFIP activity, more participating communities, or higher flood risk may justify larger or more intensive agreements.
Is participation in CAP SSSE mandatory for States?
No. Participation is voluntary.
What factors affect whether a State participates and receives support?
FEMA ties participation to demonstrated need and the State's ability to carry out the work effectively and cost efficiently, as reflected in the negotiated agreement.
How does CAP SSSE connect to NFIP eligibility for flood insurance in a community?
Under federal law, FEMA generally cannot provide flood insurance in a community unless the community has adopted and enforces floodplain management measures consistent with NFIP requirements, including minimum criteria in 44 CFR Part 60.3. CAP SSSE supports the State role in helping communities meet those requirements.
What kinds of local measures typically satisfy NFIP floodplain management requirements?
Communities typically meet NFIP requirements through local ordinances, building codes, zoning provisions, and related development standards.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this listing?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DHS 09 FEMA 023 003.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The listing references CFDA 97.023.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on January 7, 2009.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was February 27, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was March 29, 2009.
Which FEMA region is referenced in the listing?
The agency information references FEMA Region 3.
Who should be contacted for access issues with the full announcement?
For access issues, the contact provided is the Centralized Scheduling and Information Desk (CSID) Help Line at (800) 368-6498 or askcsid@dhs.gov.
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