Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 09 FEMA 023 007
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- The Region 7 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 opportunity that funds state governments to help National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) communities do a better job carrying out floodplain management responsibilities. The central aim is flood loss reduction: making sure communities that participate in the NFIP are meeting, and ideally strengthening, the standards that reduce flood damage to buildings and infrastructure. CAP SSSE works by using a state grant mechanism (a cooperative agreement) to support state-led technical assistance, oversight, and performance evaluation of local NFIP implementation. In practice, the program is meant to build long-term capability by growing both community and state expertise in floodplain management, rather than simply addressing problems one case at a time.
The opportunity is structured around the legal and program requirements of the NFIP. Under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, FEMA cannot provide flood insurance in a community unless that community adopts and enforces floodplain management measures that meet or exceed the minimum criteria in 44 CFR Part 60.3. These measures are commonly implemented through local floodplain management ordinances, building codes, zoning rules, and related enforcement practices. The same law also directs FEMA to work closely with states and communities and to provide technical assistance as needed. CAP SSSE is one of the main vehicles for delivering that support at scale by leveraging state capacity to extend FEMA Regional Offices reach into local jurisdictions.
Eligible applicants are state governments, typically acting through a Governor-designated State Coordinating Agency identified under 44 CFR 60.25. The program assumes that state officials are often well positioned to assist local governments because they understand how state authorities and programs interact with local ordinances, permitting, and enforcement. Through CAP SSSE, states make personnel available to assist and supplement FEMA Regions with hands-on support to communities, monitoring and evaluating local floodplain management performance, and helping pursue corrective actions where communities are falling short of NFIP requirements. Participation by a state is voluntary and depends on FEMA regional need and the states demonstrated skill level and capability to perform the agreed work.
Funding decisions and work plans are negotiated directly between FEMA Regional Offices and eligible states. Rather than a purely competitive open application process, FEMA regions contact states to negotiate a mutually acceptable cooperative agreement. The specific activities included in each agreement generally reflect regional priorities (what the region needs done) and the capacity of the particular state (what it can deliver effectively). Allocations are based on indicators of workload and risk, meaning states with greater NFIP workload and/or higher flood risk indicators may receive different funding levels. Funding becomes available once the negotiated grant agreement is finalized, and continued participation depends on completing the activities laid out in that agreement.
In terms of scale and basic administrative details, this opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DHS 09 FEMA 023 007) was a discretionary cooperative agreement with an estimated total funding amount of $8,600,000 and an expected 53 awards, aligning with participation across states and territories. It is associated with CFDA 97.023. The program includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, so states should expect they may need to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the agreement terms. The posting date for this announcement was January 7, 2009, with a closing date of February 27, 2009, and it was later archived on March 29, 2009. The listed program category emphasis is state floodplain management technical assistance, reflecting the core mission of strengthening local NFIP compliance and performance through state-delivered support.
For access 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 provides funding to state governments to help National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) communities improve how they carry out floodplain management responsibilities, with an overall focus on reducing flood losses.
What is the main purpose of CAP SSSE?
The central aim is flood loss reduction. CAP SSSE is intended to help ensure NFIP-participating communities are meeting, and ideally strengthening, floodplain management standards that reduce flood damage to buildings and infrastructure.
How does CAP SSSE work in practice?
CAP SSSE uses a state grant mechanism (a cooperative agreement) to support state-led technical assistance, oversight, and performance evaluation of local NFIP implementation. It is designed to build long-term capability by increasing both community and state expertise in floodplain management, rather than only addressing issues one case at a time.
How is CAP SSSE connected to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)?
The opportunity is structured around the legal and program requirements of the NFIP. Under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, FEMA cannot provide 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. CAP SSSE supports state efforts to help communities meet those requirements.
What kinds of local measures are involved in meeting NFIP floodplain management requirements?
The measures are commonly implemented through local floodplain management ordinances, building codes, zoning rules, and related enforcement practices, consistent with the minimum criteria in 44 CFR Part 60.3.
Why does FEMA use states to deliver CAP SSSE support?
The program leverages state capacity to extend FEMA Regional Offices reach into local jurisdictions. The premise is that state officials are often well positioned to assist local governments because they understand how state authorities and programs interact with local ordinances, permitting, and enforcement.
Who is eligible to apply for CAP SSSE?
Eligible applicants are state governments, typically acting through a Governor-designated State Coordinating Agency identified under 44 CFR 60.25.
Are local governments or NFIP communities eligible to apply directly?
Based on the information provided, eligibility is limited to state governments (typically through the Governor-designated State Coordinating Agency). Local governments and NFIP communities are described as recipients of assistance through the state-led effort rather than direct applicants.
Is participation mandatory for states?
No. Participation by a state is voluntary and depends on FEMA regional need and the states demonstrated skill level and capability to perform the agreed work.
What types of activities can CAP SSSE funding support?
Activities described include providing personnel to assist and supplement FEMA Regions with hands-on support to communities, monitoring and evaluating local floodplain management performance, and helping pursue corrective actions where communities are falling short of NFIP requirements.
How are funding decisions made for CAP SSSE?
Funding decisions and work plans are negotiated directly between FEMA Regional Offices and eligible states. The agreement generally reflects regional priorities (what the region needs done) and the capacity of the state (what it can deliver effectively).
Is CAP SSSE a competitive, open application process?
Not in the typical sense. Rather than a purely competitive open application process, FEMA regions contact states to negotiate a mutually acceptable cooperative agreement.
What factors influence how much funding a state may receive?
Allocations are based on indicators of workload and risk. States with greater NFIP workload and/or higher flood risk indicators may receive different funding levels.
When does funding become available?
Funding becomes available once the negotiated grant agreement is finalized.
What determines whether a state can continue participating in CAP SSSE?
Continued participation depends on completing the activities laid out in the negotiated cooperative agreement.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this CAP SSSE announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is DHS 09 FEMA 023 007.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 97.023.
What was the estimated total funding amount and expected number of awards?
The estimated total funding amount was $8,600,000, with an expected 53 awards, aligning with participation across states and territories.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The program includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, so states should expect they may need to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the agreement terms.
What were the posting and closing dates for this announcement?
The posting date was January 7, 2009, and the closing date was February 27, 2009.
Is this funding opportunity still active?
No. The announcement was later archived on March 29, 2009.
What is the program category emphasis described in the announcement?
The listed program category emphasis is state floodplain management technical assistance, focusing on strengthening local NFIP compliance and performance through state-delivered support.
Where can someone get help if they have trouble accessing the full announcement?
For access issues related to the full announcement, contact the Centralized Scheduling and Information Desk (CSID) Help Line at (800) 368-6498 or by email at askcsid@dhs.gov.
Which FEMA offices work directly with states on CAP SSSE agreements?
FEMA Regional Offices negotiate funding decisions and work plans directly with eligible states under this program.
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