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- The Region 8 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. Its core purpose is to make sure participating communities are actually meeting the NFIP goal of reducing flood losses by adopting and enforcing effective floodplain management standards. Rather than funding local projects directly, CAP SSSE works through state governments: FEMA provides funding to states so they can deliver hands-on technical assistance to NFIP communities and regularly evaluate how well those communities are carrying out required floodplain management activities. A major emphasis of the program is building long-term capability, meaning it is intended to improve both community-level and state-level expertise in floodplain management over time.
In practical terms, CAP SSSE supports states in helping communities understand and apply NFIP rules, improve local ordinances and enforcement practices, and address compliance gaps before they become major problems. The underlying legal framework comes from the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, which generally prevents FEMA from providing flood insurance in a community unless that community adopts and enforces floodplain management measures that meet or exceed the minimum standards in 44 CFR Part 60.3. The Act also directs FEMA to work closely with states and communities and provide technical assistance as needed. CAP SSSE is one of the primary ways FEMA carries out that technical assistance function at scale by leveraging state partners that understand local governance, state statutes, and how state programs intersect with local floodplain ordinances, building codes, and zoning.
The program is structured as a discretionary cooperative agreement (not a formula entitlement), reflecting that FEMA expects close coordination with the recipient state. It falls under CFDA 97.023 and is described as supporting state floodplain management technical assistance. The announcement indicates an expected 53 awards, consistent with broad nationwide eligibility across states (and typically territories), and lists state governments as the eligible applicants. The eligibility discussion also notes that governors designate a State Coordinating Agency under 44 CFR 60.25 to carry out NFIP flood loss reduction activities, and CAP SSSE is built around that state coordinating role. Through this arrangement, state personnel are positioned to assist and supplement FEMA regional staff in delivering technical assistance, monitoring communities, evaluating performance, and helping pursue corrective actions when communities are not meeting their floodplain management responsibilities.
Funding for the opportunity was estimated at $8.6 million total. The notice flags that cost sharing or matching is required, although it does not specify the percentage in the provided excerpt. The award ceiling and floor are both shown as $0 in the source data, which usually signals that individual award amounts vary by state and are not stated as fixed minimums or maximums in that particular data field. The opportunity was posted on November 6, 2009, with an original and current closing date of December 1, 2009, and an archive date of December 31, 2009. The issuing agency is listed as FEMA Region 8, and the point of contact in the announcement is Rachel Sears at (202) 646-2977 for access issues or general questions.
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 focused on strengthening how National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) communities manage flood risk. It is designed to help ensure communities participating in the NFIP are actually meeting NFIP requirements aimed at reducing flood losses.
What is the main purpose of CAP SSSE?
The core purpose is to improve adoption and enforcement of effective floodplain management standards in NFIP communities, so that flood losses are reduced over time. The program emphasizes building long-term floodplain management capability at both the community and state level.
Does CAP SSSE fund local flood mitigation or construction projects directly?
No. Based on the provided information, CAP SSSE does not directly fund local projects. Instead, FEMA funds state governments so they can provide hands-on technical assistance to NFIP communities and evaluate community performance in carrying out required floodplain management activities.
Who is eligible to apply for CAP SSSE funding?
Eligible applicants are state governments. The opportunity description indicates broad nationwide eligibility across states (and typically territories), with an expected 53 awards.
How does CAP SSSE work if communities are the ones managing floodplains?
CAP SSSE operates through state governments. FEMA provides funding to states so state personnel can assist NFIP communities with understanding and applying NFIP rules, improving ordinances and enforcement practices, monitoring and evaluating performance, and addressing compliance gaps.
What role does the state play under NFIP that connects to CAP SSSE?
The eligibility discussion notes that governors designate a State Coordinating Agency under 44 CFR 60.25 to carry out NFIP flood loss reduction activities. CAP SSSE is built around that state coordinating role, positioning state staff to assist and supplement FEMA regional staff.
What kinds of activities are supported under CAP SSSE?
CAP SSSE supports state-led technical assistance and evaluation activities such as helping communities understand and apply NFIP rules, improving local ordinances, strengthening enforcement practices, monitoring community compliance, evaluating performance, and helping pursue corrective actions when communities are not meeting floodplain management responsibilities.
Why does FEMA require communities to adopt and enforce floodplain management measures?
The program is tied to the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968. The Act generally prevents FEMA from providing flood insurance in a community unless that community adopts and enforces floodplain management measures that meet or exceed minimum standards in 44 CFR Part 60.3.
What regulations are referenced as minimum standards for floodplain management?
The provided information references 44 CFR Part 60.3 as the minimum standards communities must meet or exceed through adoption and enforcement of floodplain management measures.
What is the legal authority behind CAP SSSE?
The underlying legal framework described is the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, which also directs FEMA to work closely with states and communities and provide technical assistance as needed. CAP SSSE is described as a primary way FEMA delivers that technical assistance at scale through state partners.
Is CAP SSSE a formula/entitlement grant?
No. It is described as a discretionary cooperative agreement (not a formula entitlement), which indicates FEMA expects close coordination with the recipient state.
What does it mean that CAP SSSE is a cooperative agreement?
In the provided description, the cooperative agreement structure is presented as reflecting close coordination between FEMA and the recipient state. This aligns with the program purpose of ongoing technical assistance, monitoring, evaluation, and corrective-action support.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 97.023 and is described as supporting state floodplain management technical assistance.
How many awards were expected?
The announcement indicates an expected 53 awards.
What was the estimated total funding available?
Total funding for the opportunity was estimated at $8.6 million.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The notice flags that cost sharing or matching is required, but the percentage is not specified in the information provided.
What are the award minimum and maximum amounts?
The award ceiling and floor are both shown as $0 in the provided source data. This typically indicates that individual award amounts vary by state and were not stated as fixed minimums or maximums in that specific data field.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on November 6, 2009. The original and current closing date was December 1, 2009. The archive date was December 31, 2009.
Which FEMA office is listed as the issuing agency?
The issuing agency is listed as FEMA Region 8.
Who is the point of contact for questions?
The point of contact listed is Rachel Sears at (202) 646-2977 for access issues or general questions.
What is the overall long-term emphasis of CAP SSSE?
A major emphasis is building long-term capability. The program is intended to improve both community-level and state-level expertise in floodplain management over time, helping communities address compliance gaps before they become major problems.
How does CAP SSSE relate to FEMA regional staff work?
Through the state coordinating arrangement described, state personnel are positioned to assist and supplement FEMA regional staff in delivering technical assistance, monitoring communities, evaluating performance, and helping pursue corrective actions when needed.
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