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- The Region 10 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 designed to strengthen how well local communities carry out floodplain management responsibilities under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The basic idea is that FEMA uses a state-driven funding mechanism to help make sure participating NFIP communities are actually meeting the program's flood loss reduction goals, not just signing up on paper. Through CAP SSSE, states receive funds to deliver hands-on technical assistance to local governments and to review and evaluate how communities are implementing required floodplain management measures. Over time, the program is meant to build deeper, more consistent floodplain management expertise at both the community and state level, improving compliance and reducing future flood damages.
This opportunity was offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement (not a formula entitlement), meaning FEMA and the state work together under a negotiated agreement with shared responsibilities rather than a simple pass-through grant. The funding activity focus is state floodplain management technical assistance, which typically includes activities such as supporting communities with ordinance administration, interpreting NFIP minimum standards, advising on permitting and enforcement practices, and helping communities address deficiencies found through monitoring. A key part of CAP SSSE is also performance evaluation: states assist FEMA Regions by monitoring community implementation of NFIP floodplain management requirements, documenting findings, and helping pursue corrective actions when needed so that communities remain eligible for NFIP flood insurance.
Eligibility is limited to state governments, reflecting the program's structure and the role states play in coordinating NFIP floodplain management support. The eligibility rationale is rooted in the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, which ties a community's ability to receive NFIP flood insurance to its adoption and enforcement of floodplain management measures that meet or exceed the minimum criteria in 44 CFR Part 60.3. The Act also directs FEMA to work closely with states and communities and provide technical assistance as necessary. CAP SSSE operationalizes that directive by funding states to supplement FEMA Regional capacity. Under 44 CFR 60.25, governors designate a State Coordinating Agency to carry out NFIP flood loss reduction activities, and the program relies on those designated state entities because they often have direct familiarity with state legal authorities, how state programs interact with local ordinances, and the practical realities of local enforcement.
Funding allocations under CAP SSSE are based on indicators of workload and flood risk, rather than being evenly distributed. In practice, FEMA Regional Offices contact eligible states to negotiate a mutually acceptable set of activities and deliverables, shaped by the Region's priorities and the particular capabilities of the state. Funding becomes available once the cooperative agreement is negotiated and signed, and continued participation depends on completing the work described in that agreement. State participation is voluntary and depends on FEMA's need for support and the state's demonstrated skill level and capacity to deliver the services effectively, with the program emphasizing cost-effective use of state floodplain management expertise.
In the posted opportunity details, the Funding Opportunity Number is DHS 09 FEMA 023 010 and the CFDA number is 97.023. FEMA anticipated 53 awards with an estimated total funding amount of $8,600,000, and the announcement listed a cost sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity was posted January 7, 2009, with an application closing date of February 27, 2009, and it was later archived on March 29, 2009. The listing identifies FEMA Region 10 in the agency field, and applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to the DHS 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 intended to strengthen how well local communities carry out floodplain management responsibilities under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). It does this by funding states to provide hands-on technical assistance and to review and evaluate how participating communities are implementing required floodplain management measures.
What is the main purpose of CAP SSSE?
The program is meant to improve NFIP compliance and reduce future flood damages by building stronger, more consistent floodplain management expertise at both the community and state level. A central goal is to help ensure NFIP communities meet flood loss reduction goals in practice, not just through enrollment.
Who is eligible to apply for CAP SSSE funding?
Eligibility is limited to state governments. The program structure relies on states because they coordinate NFIP floodplain management support and typically have the legal and programmatic context needed to help local governments implement and enforce floodplain management measures.
Why is eligibility limited to state governments?
The eligibility rationale is tied to the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 and FEMA regulations that connect a community's ability to receive NFIP flood insurance to the adoption and enforcement of floodplain management measures meeting or exceeding minimum criteria in 44 CFR Part 60.3. The program also aligns with 44 CFR 60.25, under which governors designate a State Coordinating Agency to carry out NFIP flood loss reduction activities.
What type of funding agreement is CAP SSSE?
CAP SSSE was offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, not a formula entitlement. That means FEMA and the state work together under a negotiated agreement with shared responsibilities rather than a simple pass-through award.
What kinds of activities does CAP SSSE support?
The funding focus is state floodplain management technical assistance. Examples described include supporting communities with ordinance administration, interpreting NFIP minimum standards, advising on permitting and enforcement practices, and helping communities address deficiencies identified through monitoring.
Does CAP SSSE include monitoring or evaluation of communities?
Yes. A key part of CAP SSSE is performance evaluation. States assist FEMA Regions by monitoring community implementation of NFIP floodplain management requirements, documenting findings, and helping pursue corrective actions when needed so communities remain eligible for NFIP flood insurance.
How are CAP SSSE funds allocated to states?
Funding allocations are based on indicators of workload and flood risk rather than being evenly distributed. In practice, FEMA Regional Offices contact eligible states to negotiate a mutually acceptable set of activities and deliverables based on Regional priorities and the state's capabilities.
Is participation in CAP SSSE mandatory for states?
No. State participation is voluntary and depends on FEMA's need for support as well as the state's demonstrated skill level and capacity to deliver services effectively. The program emphasizes cost-effective use of state floodplain management expertise.
When does funding become available?
Funding becomes available once the cooperative agreement is negotiated and signed.
What determines whether a state can continue participating?
Continued participation depends on completing the work described in the negotiated cooperative agreement.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is DHS 09 FEMA 023 010.
What is the CFDA number for CAP SSSE?
The CFDA number listed is 97.023.
How many awards did FEMA anticipate making, and what was the total estimated funding?
FEMA anticipated 53 awards with an estimated total funding amount of $8,600,000.
Was there a cost share or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity details indicated that a cost sharing or matching requirement applied.
When was this opportunity posted, and when did applications close?
The opportunity was posted on January 7, 2009. The application closing date was February 27, 2009.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The announcement was later archived on March 29, 2009.
Which FEMA Region was identified in the opportunity listing?
The listing identified FEMA Region 10 in the agency field.
What should applicants do if they need help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to the DHS Centralized Scheduling and Information Desk (CSID) Help Line at (800) 368-6498 or to email askcsid@dhs.gov.
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