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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 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 designed to strengthen how local communities carry out floodplain management under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Its core aim is to reduce flood losses by helping ensure that communities participating in the NFIP are actually meeting the program's flood loss reduction goals. CAP SSSE does this by routing funding through states, so state staff can provide hands-on technical assistance to NFIP communities and routinely evaluate how well local floodplain management requirements are being implemented. Over time, the program is meant to build stronger floodplain management knowledge and capacity at both the community and state level, not just check compliance boxes.
A key reason this program exists is that the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 ties access to federal flood insurance to local floodplain management. 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. Those measures may show up as local floodplain ordinances, building codes, or zoning provisions. The Act also instructs FEMA to work closely with states and communities and provide technical assistance as needed. CAP SSSE is essentially one of the main mechanisms FEMA uses to deliver that assistance at scale, by formally partnering with states so they can help FEMA Regional offices support communities, monitor performance, evaluate compliance with NFIP responsibilities, and follow up on corrective actions when problems are found.
The opportunity is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, reflecting that FEMA expects an active partnership role rather than a simple pass-through grant. The funding activity is categorized as state floodplain management technical assistance, which aligns with the program's emphasis on practical support, community evaluations, and improving implementation of floodplain management activities tied to NFIP participation.
Eligibility is limited to state governments. In practice, this aligns with how NFIP coordination is set up: under 44 CFR 60.25, governors designate a State Coordinating Agency to lead flood loss reduction activities related to the NFIP. FEMA highlights that state officials are often especially effective messengers and technical partners because they understand how state authorities interact with local ordinances and because they can connect NFIP responsibilities with related state programs. Through CAP SSSE, states make personnel available to supplement FEMA Regional capacity, helping communities interpret and apply NFIP requirements, strengthening local administrative practice, and identifying and addressing shortcomings before they become major compliance issues.
The total estimated funding listed for this opportunity is $8,600,000, with an expected 53 awards, which generally suggests coverage across states and eligible jurisdictions. The announcement notes that cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources consistent with program rules. No explicit award ceiling or floor is provided in the listing, which typically means award amounts may be determined by formula, negotiated workplans, or other FEMA allocation methods rather than fixed minimums or maximums.
For reference details, the Funding Opportunity Number is DHS-10-FEMA-023-007 and the CFDA number is 97.023. The opportunity was posted November 6, 2009, and closed December 1, 2009, with an archive date of December 31, 2009. The sponsoring office is FEMA Region 7. For access issues or program questions, the contact listed is Rachel Sears at 202-646-2977.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the CAP SSSE grant program?
The Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element (CAP SSSE) is a FEMA grant program intended to strengthen how local communities carry out floodplain management under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The program focuses on reducing flood losses by helping ensure NFIP-participating communities are implementing flood loss reduction requirements in practice, not just on paper.
What is the main purpose of CAP SSSE?
The core aim is to reduce flood losses by improving floodplain management implementation in communities that participate in the NFIP. CAP SSSE supports hands-on technical assistance and routine evaluations of local floodplain management activities, with the longer-term goal of building stronger capacity and knowledge at both the state and community levels.
How does CAP SSSE deliver assistance to communities?
CAP SSSE routes funding through states so that state staff can provide technical assistance to NFIP communities and evaluate how well local floodplain management requirements are being implemented. This structure is intended to supplement FEMA Regional office capacity through an active partnership with state personnel.
Why is FEMA involved in local floodplain management through this program?
The National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 ties access to federal flood insurance to local floodplain management. 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 is one of FEMA's primary mechanisms to provide technical assistance and support compliance and performance under the NFIP.
What kinds of local measures does the NFIP require communities to adopt and enforce?
The minimum floodplain management measures referenced in 44 CFR Part 60.3 may be implemented through local floodplain ordinances, building codes, or zoning provisions, so long as they meet or exceed NFIP minimum criteria.
What type of funding opportunity is CAP SSSE?
It is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement. This indicates FEMA anticipates an active partnership role with recipients rather than a simple pass-through grant relationship.
What is the primary activity funded under this opportunity?
The funding activity is categorized as state floodplain management technical assistance. This aligns with the program's emphasis on practical support to communities, community evaluations, and strengthening implementation of floodplain management activities tied to NFIP participation.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state governments.
How does state coordination for NFIP-related activities fit into this program?
Under 44 CFR 60.25, governors designate a State Coordinating Agency to lead flood loss reduction activities related to the NFIP. CAP SSSE aligns with this structure by funding state-led support that helps communities understand and implement NFIP requirements and connects NFIP responsibilities with related state programs.
What roles do states play under CAP SSSE?
States make personnel available to supplement FEMA Regional capacity. State staff help communities interpret and apply NFIP requirements, strengthen local administrative practices, identify shortcomings, evaluate compliance with NFIP responsibilities, and support follow-up on corrective actions when problems are identified.
What is the estimated total funding and how many awards are expected?
The total estimated funding for this opportunity is $8,600,000, with an expected 53 awards.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The announcement notes that cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources consistent with program rules.
Is there a minimum or maximum award amount (award floor or ceiling)?
No explicit award ceiling or floor is provided in the listing. This typically implies that award amounts may be determined by formula, negotiated workplans, or other FEMA allocation methods rather than fixed minimums or maximums.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DHS-10-FEMA-023-007.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 97.023.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on November 6, 2009, and closed on December 1, 2009.
When was this opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is December 31, 2009.
Which FEMA office is listed as the sponsoring office?
The sponsoring office listed is FEMA Region 7.
Who is the contact for access issues or program questions?
The listed contact is Rachel Sears at 202-646-2977.
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