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- The Region 1 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 Nov 6, 2009 and posted on Nov 6, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 1, 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element (CAP SSSE) is a FEMA grant program that helps make sure local communities participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) are actually meeting the NFIP's flood loss reduction goals. The basic idea is that FEMA funds state governments so the states can support and strengthen local floodplain management. This happens mainly through hands-on technical assistance to NFIP communities and through evaluations of how well communities are carrying out required floodplain management activities. Over time, the program is meant to build stronger expertise and long-term capability at both the community and state level, so floodplain rules are applied consistently and effectively and flood losses are reduced.
CAP SSSE operates as a discretionary cooperative agreement, which means FEMA and the state work in partnership rather than simply issuing funds with minimal involvement. The funding activity is focused on state floodplain management technical assistance, including monitoring and evaluating community performance and helping communities correct problems when they are not meeting NFIP requirements. A key legal driver behind the program is the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, which prohibits FEMA from providing flood insurance in a community unless that community adopts and enforces floodplain management measures that meet or exceed the minimum NFIP criteria found in 44 CFR Part 60.3. Because those requirements must be implemented locally through things like floodplain management ordinances, building codes, and zoning provisions, the program emphasizes helping communities understand and properly apply those local measures.
Eligibility is limited to state governments, reflecting the structure FEMA uses to deliver this support. Governors, under 44 CFR 60.25, designate a State Coordinating Agency to lead NFIP-related flood loss reduction work, and CAP SSSE is designed to fund that state-level capacity. States are seen as especially effective intermediaries because they understand how state authorities connect with local ordinances and codes, and they are familiar with related state programs that can complement floodplain management. Through CAP SSSE, state personnel are intended to supplement FEMA Regional offices by providing direct assistance to communities, conducting or supporting community reviews, and helping track and pursue corrective actions when communities are not fulfilling their NFIP responsibilities.
For the specific opportunity referenced, the funding opportunity number is DHS 10 FEMA 023 001, and the CFDA number is 97.023. The opportunity was posted November 6, 2009, with an application closing date of December 1, 2009, and an archive date of December 31, 2009. FEMA anticipated making 53 awards with an estimated total funding amount of $8.6 million. The announcement indicates there is a cost-sharing or matching requirement. The agency listed is FEMA Region 1, and a contact was provided for access issues with the full announcement (Rachel Sears, 202-646-2977, email address not fully shown in the excerpt).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the CAP SSSE program?
The Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element (CAP SSSE) is a FEMA grant program that funds state governments to support and strengthen local floodplain management in communities that participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The goal is to reduce flood losses by helping communities apply NFIP floodplain management requirements consistently and effectively.
What is the main purpose of CAP SSSE funding?
CAP SSSE funding is focused on state floodplain management technical assistance. This includes hands-on support to NFIP communities, monitoring and evaluating how communities are carrying out required floodplain management activities, and helping communities correct issues when they are not meeting NFIP requirements.
How does CAP SSSE help reduce flood losses?
The program is designed to improve how NFIP communities implement floodplain management measures (such as local ordinances, building codes, and zoning provisions) that meet or exceed minimum NFIP criteria. By strengthening state and local capability over time, CAP SSSE aims to make floodplain rules more consistently applied and to reduce flood losses.
Why does FEMA fund states instead of directly funding local communities through this program?
Eligibility is limited to state governments because the program is intended to build state-level capacity to support local implementation of NFIP requirements. States are positioned as intermediaries that understand how state authorities connect with local ordinances and codes and can align floodplain management work with related state programs.
Who is eligible to apply for CAP SSSE?
Only state governments are eligible to apply. The program is structured to fund the state-level capacity led by the designated State Coordinating Agency for NFIP-related flood loss reduction work.
What is a State Coordinating Agency, and why does it matter for CAP SSSE?
Under 44 CFR 60.25, the Governor designates a State Coordinating Agency to lead NFIP-related flood loss reduction work. CAP SSSE is designed to fund the capacity of that state-level function so the state can provide technical assistance and oversight support to NFIP communities.
What kinds of activities can CAP SSSE support?
Based on the description provided, supported activities include providing direct technical assistance to NFIP communities, conducting or supporting evaluations and community performance reviews, and helping track and pursue corrective actions when communities are not fulfilling NFIP responsibilities.
What does it mean that CAP SSSE is a "discretionary cooperative agreement"?
It means FEMA and the state work in partnership rather than FEMA simply issuing funds with minimal involvement. The cooperative agreement structure indicates active collaboration between FEMA and the state in carrying out program objectives.
What is the legal basis for the NFIP requirements CAP SSSE supports?
A key legal driver is the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968. The program description notes that FEMA is prohibited from providing flood insurance in a community unless the community adopts and enforces floodplain management measures that meet or exceed the minimum NFIP criteria in 44 CFR Part 60.3.
What are the minimum NFIP criteria referenced in the program description?
The description points to minimum NFIP criteria found in 44 CFR Part 60.3. These requirements must be implemented locally through measures such as floodplain management ordinances, building codes, and zoning provisions.
How does CAP SSSE relate to FEMA Regional offices?
State personnel supported through CAP SSSE are intended to supplement FEMA Regional offices by providing direct assistance to communities, conducting or supporting community reviews, and helping track corrective actions when needed.
What is the funding opportunity number for the specific announcement described?
The funding opportunity number listed is DHS 10 FEMA 023 001.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 97.023.
When was this opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The opportunity was posted on November 6, 2009. The application closing date was December 1, 2009, and the archive date was December 31, 2009.
How many awards did FEMA anticipate making, and what was the estimated total funding?
FEMA anticipated making 53 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $8.6 million.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The announcement indicates there is a cost-sharing or matching requirement, though the excerpt does not provide the specific match percentage or calculation method.
Which FEMA office is associated with this announcement?
The agency listed is FEMA Region 1.
Who is the contact person listed for access issues with the full announcement?
A contact is provided for access issues: Rachel Sears, 202-646-2977. The email address is not fully shown in the excerpt.
Does CAP SSSE fund activities outside of floodplain management technical assistance?
The information provided emphasizes floodplain management technical assistance, monitoring and evaluation of community performance, and support for corrective actions tied to NFIP responsibilities. No other activity categories are described in the excerpt.
What is the long-term outcome CAP SSSE is intended to build?
Over time, the program is intended to build stronger expertise and long-term capability at both the community and state level so floodplain rules are applied consistently and effectively and flood losses are reduced.
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