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- The Region 3 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 opportunity designed to strengthen how National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) communities manage flood risk at the local level. Its central goal is to make sure participating communities are actually meeting the NFIP's flood loss reduction objectives, not just on paper but through consistent, effective implementation. The program does this by channeling federal support through state governments, using a state grant/cooperative agreement structure to fund work that helps communities adopt, administer, and enforce floodplain management practices that meet or exceed NFIP minimum standards.
A key focus of CAP SSSE is technical assistance and performance evaluation. States use the funding to provide hands-on guidance to NFIP communities on floodplain management activities, such as interpreting and applying floodplain regulations, improving permitting and compliance processes, and generally building stronger local capability to manage development in flood-prone areas. In addition to direct assistance, the program supports monitoring and evaluating how well communities are carrying out their responsibilities under the NFIP, and it emphasizes follow-through when problems are identified by encouraging corrective actions to bring local programs back into compliance. In practical terms, the grant is meant to expand the reach of FEMA regional offices by making qualified state personnel available to assist, supplement, and coordinate with FEMA in community support and oversight.
The opportunity is grounded in the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 and related NFIP regulations. The Act restricts FEMA's ability to provide flood insurance in a community unless that community adopts and enforces floodplain management measures that satisfy the minimum criteria in 44 CFR Part 60.3. Those measures can be implemented through local floodplain ordinances, building codes, and zoning provisions. The Act also directs FEMA to work closely with states and communities and provide technical assistance as needed. CAP SSSE is one of the mechanisms FEMA uses to meet that mandate by formalizing state-federal partnering and enabling states to deliver services efficiently, leveraging their familiarity with state legal authorities, how state and local rules interact, and how related state programs can support flood loss reduction.
Eligibility is limited to state governments, reflecting the program's design as a state-support element. Under 44 CFR 60.25, governors have the ability to designate a State Coordinating Agency to carry out NFIP-related flood loss reduction activities, and those designated state entities are positioned to implement CAP SSSE work. The opportunity expects awards across essentially all eligible jurisdictions (listed as 53 expected awards), signaling broad national coverage. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates substantial federal involvement or collaboration during performance rather than a simple pass-through grant.
For this particular announcement cycle, the funding opportunity number is DHS 10 FEMA 023 003 and the CFDA number is 97.023. The total estimated funding amount is $8.6 million. It is categorized as a discretionary opportunity and labeled under "State Floodplain Management Technical Assistance" as the activity explanation. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning states must contribute non-federal resources in addition to the federal award. The posting date was November 6, 2009, with an application closing date of December 1, 2009, and an archive date of December 31, 2009. The issuing office is FEMA Region 3, and the contact listed for access issues is Rachel Sears (202-646-2977, email address referenced in the notice).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the CAP SSSE grant opportunity?
The Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element (CAP SSSE) is a FEMA grant/cooperative agreement opportunity intended to strengthen how National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) communities manage flood risk at the local level. It supports work that helps communities adopt, administer, and enforce floodplain management practices that meet or exceed NFIP minimum standards.
2) What is the main goal of CAP SSSE?
The central goal is to ensure participating communities are actually meeting the NFIP's flood loss reduction objectives through consistent and effective implementation, not just by having policies in place on paper.
3) How does CAP SSSE deliver support to communities?
CAP SSSE channels federal support through state governments. States receive funding under a cooperative agreement and use it to provide technical assistance, performance evaluation, monitoring, and follow-through to improve local floodplain management and NFIP compliance.
4) Who is eligible to apply for CAP SSSE?
Eligibility is limited to state governments. The program is designed as a state-support element, with states serving as the delivery mechanism for community assistance and oversight related to NFIP flood loss reduction activities.
5) What state entities are positioned to carry out CAP SSSE work?
Under 44 CFR 60.25, governors may designate a State Coordinating Agency to carry out NFIP-related flood loss reduction activities. Those designated state entities are positioned to implement CAP SSSE work.
6) What kinds of activities does CAP SSSE fund?
The opportunity emphasizes technical assistance and performance evaluation. Funded work can include hands-on guidance to NFIP communities on interpreting and applying floodplain regulations, improving permitting and compliance processes, strengthening local capability to manage development in flood-prone areas, monitoring implementation, and supporting corrective actions when issues are identified.
7) What does "technical assistance" mean in the context of this program?
Technical assistance refers to practical, hands-on help provided to NFIP communities on floodplain management activities, such as interpreting and applying floodplain regulations and improving local permitting and compliance processes.
8) What does CAP SSSE mean by "performance evaluation" and "monitoring"?
Performance evaluation and monitoring refer to reviewing and assessing how well communities carry out their responsibilities under the NFIP. The program supports identifying gaps and encouraging follow-through, including corrective actions to bring local programs back into compliance when problems are found.
9) How does CAP SSSE relate to FEMA regional offices?
In practical terms, CAP SSSE is intended to expand the reach of FEMA regional offices by making qualified state personnel available to assist, supplement, and coordinate with FEMA in community support and oversight activities.
10) What is the legal and regulatory foundation for CAP SSSE?
The opportunity is grounded in the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 and related NFIP regulations. The Act restricts FEMA's ability to provide flood insurance in a community unless the community adopts and enforces floodplain management measures that satisfy minimum criteria in 44 CFR Part 60.3.
11) What NFIP minimum criteria are referenced in the opportunity?
The opportunity references minimum floodplain management criteria in 44 CFR Part 60.3. Communities are expected to adopt and enforce measures meeting those criteria as a condition tied to NFIP participation and flood insurance availability.
12) What forms can floodplain management measures take at the community level?
The notice explains that floodplain management measures can be implemented through local floodplain ordinances, building codes, and zoning provisions.
13) Why does FEMA work through states for this program?
CAP SSSE formalizes state-federal partnering and enables states to deliver services efficiently. The notice highlights states' familiarity with state legal authorities, how state and local rules interact, and how related state programs can support flood loss reduction.
14) What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates substantial federal involvement or collaboration during performance, rather than a simple pass-through grant.
15) Is this a discretionary funding opportunity?
Yes. The notice categorizes CAP SSSE as a discretionary opportunity.
16) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning states must contribute non-federal resources in addition to the federal award.
17) What is the funding opportunity number for this announcement cycle?
The funding opportunity number is DHS 10 FEMA 023 003.
18) What is the CFDA number associated with CAP SSSE?
The CFDA number listed is 97.023.
19) What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding amount is $8.6 million.
20) How many awards are expected?
The notice indicates 53 expected awards, signaling broad coverage across eligible jurisdictions.
21) What is the activity explanation or category listed for this opportunity?
The activity explanation is listed as "State Floodplain Management Technical Assistance."
22) When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date provided is November 6, 2009.
23) What was the application closing date?
The application closing date provided is December 1, 2009.
24) When was the archive date?
The archive date provided is December 31, 2009.
25) Which FEMA office issued this opportunity?
The issuing office listed is FEMA Region 3.
26) Who is the contact for access issues?
The contact listed for access issues is Rachel Sears. The phone number provided is 202-646-2977, and an email address is referenced in the notice.
27) Does CAP SSSE focus on communities that participate in the NFIP?
Yes. The program is explicitly focused on strengthening local floodplain management in NFIP communities and on evaluating and supporting compliance with NFIP requirements.
28) What happens if a community is found to have problems in its NFIP implementation?
The notice emphasizes follow-through when problems are identified by encouraging corrective actions to bring local programs back into compliance.
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