Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 09 FEMA 023 008
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- 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 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 program offered through cooperative agreements with States to strengthen how local communities carry out floodplain management under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Its central goal is to reduce flood losses by making sure NFIP-participating communities are not only enrolled on paper, but are actually meeting the NFIP's requirements in day-to-day practice. The program does this by giving States funding to provide hands-on technical assistance to communities and to review and evaluate community performance related to floodplain management activities, with an emphasis on building long-term expertise and capability at both the community and State level.
CAP SSSE is grounded in the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, which ties the availability of federal flood insurance to local adoption and enforcement of floodplain management measures that meet or exceed minimum standards in 44 CFR Part 60.3. In practical terms, those measures are typically implemented through local floodplain management ordinances, building codes, and zoning provisions. The Act also directs FEMA to work closely with States and communities and to provide technical assistance as needed. CAP SSSE is one of the mechanisms FEMA uses to meet that responsibility, by partnering with States to extend FEMA's technical reach and ensure communities are properly implementing NFIP standards.
A key feature of the program is the formal State partnering approach. Governors can designate a State Coordinating Agency under 44 CFR 60.25, and that designated agency is positioned to deliver assistance effectively because it understands the State's legal and administrative framework, how State authorities interact with local ordinances, and how related State programs can support or affect floodplain management. Through CAP SSSE, State personnel are made available to assist and supplement FEMA Regional Offices in activities such as providing technical support to communities, monitoring and evaluating local compliance with NFIP floodplain management responsibilities, and helping pursue corrective actions when communities are not meeting requirements.
Funding under CAP SSSE is allocated based on indicators of workload and flood risk, rather than being a one-size-fits-all amount. The specific work to be performed is negotiated between FEMA Regional Offices and each eligible State, and the final cooperative agreement typically reflects a mix of the Region's priorities and the State's capabilities. FEMA Regional Offices initiate contact with eligible States to negotiate a mutually acceptable agreement, and funds become available once the agreement is finalized. Continued participation is tied to performance, meaning a State's ability to remain in the program depends on completing the activities set out in its agreement. Participation is voluntary and depends on demonstrated need and the State's skill level and capacity to carry out the work.
This opportunity was posted on January 7, 2009, with an application closing date of February 27, 2009, and an archive date of March 29, 2009. The program anticipated 53 awards and listed an estimated total funding amount of $8,600,000. The CFDA number associated with the program is 97.023. Eligible applicants are State governments, and the award requires cost sharing or matching. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, reflecting FEMA's expectation of ongoing collaboration and negotiated work planning rather than a simple pass-through grant.
For access issues related to the full announcement, the listing provides the Centralized Scheduling Information Desk (CSID) Help Line at (800) 368-6498 and the email address askcsid@dhs.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element (CAP SSSE)?
CAP SSSE is a FEMA discretionary grant program offered through cooperative agreements with States. It is designed to strengthen how local communities carry out floodplain management responsibilities under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
What is the main purpose of CAP SSSE?
The central goal is to reduce flood losses by helping ensure NFIP-participating communities are not only enrolled, but are actively meeting NFIP requirements in daily practice. The program supports this through State-delivered technical assistance and reviews of community floodplain management performance.
How does CAP SSSE reduce flood losses in practice?
The program funds States to provide hands-on technical assistance to communities and to review and evaluate community performance related to floodplain management activities. A key emphasis is building long-term expertise and capability at both the community and State level.
What federal authority or law is CAP SSSE based on?
CAP SSSE is grounded in the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, which links the availability of federal flood insurance to local adoption and enforcement of floodplain management measures that meet or exceed minimum standards in 44 CFR Part 60.3.
What are the NFIP minimum standards referenced in the opportunity?
The opportunity references minimum standards in 44 CFR Part 60.3. In practical terms, the related measures are typically implemented through local floodplain management ordinances, building codes, and zoning provisions.
Why does FEMA use CAP SSSE instead of only relying on FEMA Regional Offices?
CAP SSSE is described as a mechanism FEMA uses to extend its technical reach. By partnering with States, FEMA can help ensure communities are properly implementing NFIP standards while also meeting the Act's direction that FEMA work closely with States and communities and provide technical assistance as needed.
Who is eligible to apply for CAP SSSE funding?
Eligible applicants are State governments.
Is CAP SSSE funding provided as a grant or a cooperative agreement?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, reflecting FEMA's expectation of ongoing collaboration and negotiated work planning rather than a simple pass-through grant.
What does the cooperative agreement approach mean for how the work is defined?
The specific work to be performed is negotiated between FEMA Regional Offices and each eligible State. The final cooperative agreement typically reflects a mix of the FEMA Region's priorities and the State's capabilities.
How are States engaged or contacted to participate?
FEMA Regional Offices initiate contact with eligible States to negotiate a mutually acceptable agreement. Funds become available once the agreement is finalized.
Is participation in CAP SSSE mandatory for States?
No. Participation is voluntary and depends on demonstrated need and the State's skill level and capacity to carry out the work.
How is funding allocated across States?
Funding is allocated based on indicators of workload and flood risk, rather than a one-size-fits-all amount.
What activities can CAP SSSE support at the State level?
Through CAP SSSE, State personnel can be made available to assist and supplement FEMA Regional Offices in activities such as providing technical support to communities, monitoring and evaluating local compliance with NFIP floodplain management responsibilities, and helping pursue corrective actions when communities are not meeting requirements.
What is the State partnering approach mentioned in the opportunity?
A key feature is a formal State partnering approach. Governors can designate a State Coordinating Agency under 44 CFR 60.25, and that designated agency is positioned to deliver assistance effectively because it understands the State's legal and administrative framework and how State authorities interact with local ordinances and related programs.
What is a State Coordinating Agency in this context?
The opportunity explains that Governors may designate a State Coordinating Agency under 44 CFR 60.25. This designated agency is described as having the knowledge needed to deliver assistance effectively within the State's legal and administrative framework.
Does CAP SSSE include performance expectations for continued participation?
Yes. Continued participation is tied to performance. A State's ability to remain in the program depends on completing the activities set out in its cooperative agreement.
What happens if a community is not meeting NFIP requirements?
The program description indicates CAP SSSE-supported State personnel may help pursue corrective actions when communities are not meeting NFIP floodplain management requirements.
Does the award require cost sharing or matching?
Yes. The opportunity states the award requires cost sharing or matching.
What is the CFDA number associated with CAP SSSE?
The CFDA number listed for the program is 97.023.
When was this opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The listing states it was posted on January 7, 2009. The application closing date was February 27, 2009, and the archive date was March 29, 2009.
How many awards and how much total funding were anticipated?
The program anticipated 53 awards and listed an estimated total funding amount of $8,600,000.
Who should be contacted for access issues related to the full announcement?
For access issues, the listing provides the Centralized Scheduling Information Desk (CSID) Help Line at (800) 368-6498 and the email address askcsid@dhs.gov.
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