Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 09 FEMA 023 009
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- The Region 9 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 cooperative agreement program that funds state governments to strengthen how local communities carry out floodplain management under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Its core aim is practical flood loss reduction: making sure NFIP-participating communities are not only enrolled on paper, but are actually adopting and enforcing the floodplain management measures required by federal law and regulation. By investing in state-level capability, CAP SSSE is designed to improve day-to-day compliance and performance in local floodplain management, while also building longer-term expertise in both communities and state agencies.
The program is grounded in the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 and the NFIP regulatory framework, particularly the minimum floodplain management criteria in 44 CFR Part 60.3. Under these rules, a community cannot receive NFIP flood insurance unless it adopts and enforces floodplain management measures that meet or exceed FEMA standards, which may be implemented through ordinances, building codes, or zoning provisions. The Act also directs FEMA to work closely with states and communities and provide technical assistance where needed. CAP SSSE operationalizes that mandate by funding states to assist FEMA Regional offices in supporting communities and overseeing whether local floodplain responsibilities are being performed correctly.
In practice, CAP SSSE pays for state personnel and related support to deliver technical assistance to NFIP communities and to monitor and evaluate community implementation of NFIP requirements. The work can include helping communities interpret and apply NFIP standards, improving ordinance administration, supporting permit and inspection approaches that align with floodplain rules, and identifying where local programs are falling short. A major emphasis is on evaluation and follow-up: states help review community performance, document findings, and encourage or pursue corrective actions when problems are found, all with the intent of keeping communities aligned with NFIP requirements and reducing flood risk over time.
A key design feature is that states are often well positioned to do this work effectively because they understand how local ordinances interact with state authorities and related state programs. FEMA notes that, under 44 CFR 60.25, governors designate a State Coordinating Agency to lead these flood loss reduction activities, and CAP SSSE leverages that designated capacity. The cooperative agreement structure is intended to be cost-effective and tailored, using each state’s existing floodplain management skill set to supplement FEMA Regional capacity rather than duplicating it.
Eligibility is limited to state governments, and participation is voluntary. FEMA Regions contact eligible states to negotiate the specific scope of work, aligning planned activities with regional priorities and the particular capabilities of the state. Funding becomes available once a mutually acceptable agreement is negotiated and executed. Continued participation depends on completing the activities laid out in the negotiated grant agreement, meaning performance and deliverables drive whether a state remains in the program.
For this specific opportunity posting (Funding Opportunity Number DHS-09-FEMA-023-009), the instrument type is a cooperative agreement and the activity category is described as state floodplain management technical assistance. FEMA anticipated up to 53 awards with an estimated total funding amount of $8.6 million, and the CFDA number associated with the program is 97.023. The announcement was posted January 7, 2009, with a closing date of February 27, 2009, and an archive date of March 29, 2009. Cost sharing or matching is required. The listing references FEMA Region 9 in the agency information, and provides a help line (CSID) for applicants who have trouble accessing the full announcement electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Community Assistance Program - State Support Services Element (CAP SSSE)
What is the CAP SSSE program?
The Community Assistance Program - State Support Services Element (CAP SSSE) is a FEMA cooperative agreement program that provides funding to state governments to strengthen how local communities carry out floodplain management under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The focus is on practical flood loss reduction by improving real-world adoption and enforcement of NFIP floodplain management requirements.
What is the main purpose of CAP SSSE funding?
The core purpose is to improve day-to-day compliance and performance in local floodplain management within NFIP-participating communities. CAP SSSE supports states in helping communities correctly implement NFIP standards and in monitoring, evaluating, and following up on community performance so that floodplain management measures are actually being applied.
Which laws and regulations does CAP SSSE relate to?
The program is grounded in the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 and the NFIP regulatory framework, including the minimum floodplain management criteria found in 44 CFR Part 60.3.
Why does FEMA fund states instead of funding communities directly through this program?
CAP SSSE is designed to build state-level capability so states can assist FEMA Regional offices in supporting communities and overseeing whether local floodplain responsibilities are being performed correctly. States are often well positioned to do this work because they understand how local ordinances interact with state authorities and related state programs, and because governors designate a State Coordinating Agency under 44 CFR 60.25 to lead flood loss reduction activities.
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
Eligibility is limited to state governments. Participation is voluntary.
What type of funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
This opportunity uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument.
What kinds of activities does CAP SSSE support?
The activity category is described as state floodplain management technical assistance. CAP SSSE typically supports state personnel and related support to:
- Provide technical assistance to NFIP communities
- Help communities interpret and apply NFIP standards
- Improve floodplain ordinance administration
- Support permitting and inspection approaches that align with floodplain rules
- Monitor and evaluate whether communities are implementing NFIP requirements
- Document findings and pursue or encourage corrective actions when issues are identified
How does CAP SSSE help communities stay eligible for NFIP flood insurance?
Under NFIP rules, a community cannot receive NFIP flood insurance unless it adopts and enforces floodplain management measures that meet or exceed FEMA standards. CAP SSSE supports states in helping communities maintain alignment with those requirements through guidance, monitoring, evaluation, and follow-up actions.
What are the minimum floodplain management criteria referenced in this opportunity?
The opportunity references the minimum floodplain management criteria in 44 CFR Part 60.3, which set out baseline requirements communities must adopt and enforce to participate in the NFIP.
What is the role of the State Coordinating Agency mentioned in the opportunity?
FEMA notes that, under 44 CFR 60.25, governors designate a State Coordinating Agency to lead flood loss reduction activities. CAP SSSE leverages this designated state capacity to deliver technical assistance and help oversee community floodplain management performance.
Does this opportunity fund long-term capacity building, day-to-day compliance work, or both?
Both. The program is intended to improve day-to-day compliance and performance in local floodplain management while also building longer-term expertise within communities and state agencies.
How are scopes of work decided under CAP SSSE?
FEMA Regions contact eligible states to negotiate a specific scope of work. Planned activities are aligned with regional priorities and the particular capabilities of the state. Funding becomes available once a mutually acceptable agreement is negotiated and executed.
Is continued participation automatic once a state receives funding?
No. Continued participation depends on completing the activities laid out in the negotiated grant agreement. Performance and deliverables drive whether a state remains in the program.
How many awards were anticipated and what was the estimated total funding?
FEMA anticipated up to 53 awards with an estimated total funding amount of $8.6 million.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number associated with the program is 97.023.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this posting?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DHS-09-FEMA-023-009.
What were the key dates for this opportunity?
The announcement was posted on January 7, 2009. The closing date was February 27, 2009. The archive date was March 29, 2009.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity indicates that cost sharing or matching is required.
Which FEMA region is referenced in the opportunity listing?
The listing references FEMA Region 9 in the agency information.
What should an applicant do if they have trouble accessing the full announcement electronically?
The posting provides a help line (CSID) for applicants who have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically.
What makes CAP SSSE cost-effective according to the program description?
The cooperative agreement structure is intended to be cost-effective and tailored by using each state's existing floodplain management skill set to supplement FEMA Regional capacity rather than duplicating it.
What kinds of local floodplain management tools are mentioned as ways communities meet NFIP standards?
The description notes that NFIP standards may be implemented through ordinances, building codes, or zoning provisions, as long as they meet or exceed FEMA requirements.
What is the overall intended outcome of CAP SSSE work?
The intended outcome is reduced flood risk and flood losses over time by improving community compliance with NFIP requirements and strengthening floodplain management implementation and oversight.
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