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- The Region 6 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 discretionary grant/cooperative agreement designed to help ensure that local communities participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) are actually meeting the NFIP goal of reducing flood losses. It does this by funding state governments to provide hands-on floodplain management support to NFIP communities, and to assess how well those communities are carrying out NFIP floodplain management requirements. In practice, the program is meant to strengthen both local and state capability by building floodplain management expertise, improving compliance, and encouraging corrective actions when problems are found.
The opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a simple grant, which signals that FEMA expects close coordination with participating states on planning, priorities, and delivery of work. The funded work centers on state floodplain management technical assistance: helping communities understand and apply NFIP standards, supporting local ordinance and code enforcement tied to flood risk, and monitoring/evaluating community implementation of required floodplain management activities. The underlying legal driver is the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, which bars FEMA from making flood insurance available in a community unless the community adopts and enforces floodplain management measures meeting or exceeding the minimum criteria in 44 CFR Part 60.3. CAP SSSE supports that framework by enabling states to supplement FEMA Regional offices in providing technical help and oversight to participating communities.
Eligibility is limited to state governments, reflecting the program's reliance on state-level coordinating agencies and personnel. Under 44 CFR 60.25, governors designate a State Coordinating Agency to lead flood loss reduction activities connected to the NFIP, and the program leverages these designated offices because they often have a strong working knowledge of state authorities, how state requirements interact with local ordinances, and how related state programs can be aligned with NFIP compliance. Participation is voluntary and depends on both FEMA's need for support in a region and the state's demonstrated capability and skill level to deliver the services effectively.
Funding levels and work expectations are negotiated rather than one-size-fits-all. Allocations are based on indicators of workload and risk, and the specific activities included in an agreement typically reflect FEMA Regional priorities alongside what a particular state is equipped to accomplish. FEMA Regional Offices initiate contact with eligible states to negotiate a mutually acceptable agreement, and funds are made available once the agreement is finalized. Continued participation is tied to performance: states must complete the activities described in their negotiated agreement to remain in the program. The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning states generally must contribute resources alongside FEMA funding.
For the referenced posting, the funding opportunity number is DHS 09 FEMA 023 006 under CFDA 97.023, with an estimated total funding amount of $8.6 million and an expected 53 awards, consistent with nationwide participation across states and territories. The posting date was January 7, 2009, with a closing date of February 27, 2009, and an archive date of March 29, 2009. The listed agency name is Region 6, and applicants needing assistance accessing the announcement were directed to the DHS Centralized Scheduling and Information Desk (CSID) Help Line at (800) 368-6498 or askcsid@dhs.gov.
CAP SSSE (CFDA 97.023) Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is the Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element (CAP SSSE)?
CAP SSSE is a FEMA discretionary grant/cooperative agreement that funds state governments to support local communities participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The purpose is to help ensure communities are meeting NFIP goals of reducing flood losses by improving floodplain management expertise, strengthening compliance, and encouraging corrective actions when issues are identified.
2) What problem is CAP SSSE designed to solve?
The program is designed to reduce flood losses by strengthening how NFIP communities implement floodplain management requirements. It focuses on practical support and oversight so local floodplain management activities (including adoption and enforcement of appropriate measures) align with NFIP standards.
3) Why is CAP SSSE described as a cooperative agreement instead of a standard grant?
The opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement to reflect that FEMA expects close coordination with participating states on planning, priorities, and delivery of the work. This indicates FEMA involvement beyond issuing funds, including alignment with FEMA Regional priorities.
4) What kinds of activities does CAP SSSE funding support?
Funded work centers on state floodplain management technical assistance and evaluation support for NFIP communities. This includes helping communities understand and apply NFIP standards, supporting local ordinance and code enforcement tied to flood risk, and monitoring/evaluating how well communities are implementing required floodplain management activities.
5) How does CAP SSSE connect to NFIP requirements and federal law?
The legal driver referenced is the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968. FEMA is barred from making flood insurance available in a community unless that community adopts and enforces floodplain management measures that meet or exceed minimum criteria in 44 CFR Part 60.3. CAP SSSE supports this framework by enabling states to supplement FEMA Regional offices in providing technical help and oversight to participating communities.
6) Who is eligible to apply for CAP SSSE?
Eligibility is limited to state governments. The program relies on state-level coordinating agencies and personnel to deliver floodplain management support services to NFIP communities.
7) What is a State Coordinating Agency and how does it relate to CAP SSSE?
Under 44 CFR 60.25, governors designate a State Coordinating Agency to lead flood loss reduction activities connected to the NFIP. CAP SSSE leverages these designated offices because they often understand state authorities, how state requirements interact with local ordinances, and how related state programs can be aligned with NFIP compliance.
8) Is participation automatic for all states?
No. Participation is voluntary and depends on FEMA's need for support in a region and on the state's demonstrated capability and skill level to deliver the services effectively.
9) How are funding levels determined?
Funding levels and work expectations are negotiated rather than fixed. Allocations are based on indicators of workload and risk, and the activities included typically reflect FEMA Regional priorities and what the state is equipped to accomplish.
10) How does a state get invited or initiated into the CAP SSSE agreement process?
FEMA Regional Offices initiate contact with eligible states to negotiate a mutually acceptable agreement. Funds are made available once the agreement is finalized.
11) What makes a state successful in the program after receiving an award?
Continued participation is tied to performance. States must complete the activities described in their negotiated agreement to remain in the program.
12) Does CAP SSSE require cost sharing or matching funds?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning states generally must contribute resources alongside FEMA funding.
13) What is the funding opportunity number and CFDA number for this posting?
The funding opportunity number is DHS 09 FEMA 023 006, and the CFDA number is 97.023.
14) What is the estimated total funding amount and expected number of awards?
The estimated total funding amount is $8.6 million, with an expected 53 awards, consistent with nationwide participation across states and territories.
15) Which agency/region is listed on the posting?
The listed agency name is Region 6.
16) What were the key dates for this posting?
The posting date was January 7, 2009. The closing date was February 27, 2009. The archive date was March 29, 2009.
17) Who should applicants contact for help accessing the announcement?
Applicants needing assistance accessing the announcement were directed to the DHS Centralized Scheduling and Information Desk (CSID) Help Line at (800) 368-6498 or by email at askcsid@dhs.gov.
18) What is the overall intended outcome of CAP SSSE-supported work?
The program is meant to strengthen both local and state capability by building floodplain management expertise, improving compliance with NFIP floodplain management requirements, and encouraging corrective actions when problems are found.
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