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- The Region 4 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 well local communities carry out the floodplain management responsibilities tied to participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The core idea is straightforward: FEMA uses this program to fund states so they can provide hands-on technical assistance to NFIP communities and routinely evaluate how effectively those communities are implementing NFIP flood loss reduction requirements. By supporting state-level expertise and staffing, CAP SSSE helps ensure communities are not just enrolled in the NFIP on paper, but are actively meeting the program's goals of reducing flood damage through better planning, regulation, and enforcement.
The program is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, which signals an active partnership approach rather than a simple pass-through grant. Under this structure, the state works closely with FEMA to deliver services that supplement what FEMA regional offices provide, especially around community monitoring and improvement. The funding activity is categorized as state floodplain management technical assistance, reflecting that the primary outputs are technical guidance, capacity building, and compliance support rather than construction projects or direct mitigation infrastructure.
Eligibility is limited to state governments, consistent with the program's design to operate through state coordinating agencies. The underlying legal framework is rooted in the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, which conditions the availability of federal flood insurance on a community adopting and enforcing floodplain management measures that meet or exceed minimum federal criteria (notably the standards in 44 CFR Part 60.3). The Act also directs FEMA to work closely with states and communities and provide needed technical assistance. CAP SSSE is one of the main mechanisms FEMA uses to fulfill that directive, by enabling governors (through the authority described in 44 CFR 60.25) to designate a state coordinating agency positioned to support local governments, interpret how state authorities interact with local ordinances, and align NFIP requirements with related state programs.
In practical terms, CAP SSSE funding supports activities like assisting communities with understanding and applying NFIP floodplain management standards, reviewing local ordinances or administrative practices for consistency with federal requirements, helping communities address deficiencies, and conducting evaluations of community performance. The emphasis is on improving implementation: not only whether regulations exist, but whether they are being administered and enforced in a way that reduces long-term flood losses. States are considered effective messengers and problem-solvers in this space because they tend to have strong working relationships with local officials and a clear view of how state building codes, zoning authorities, and other state programs intersect with local floodplain management.
For the specific announcement details provided, the opportunity was published on November 6, 2009, with an application closing date of December 1, 2009, and an archive date of December 31, 2009. The estimated total funding amount was $8.6 million, with an expectation of 53 awards, which typically corresponds to providing funding across states and eligible territories. The CFDA listing associated with this opportunity is 97.023 (Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element). A cost share or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should plan for some level of non-federal contribution as part of the award terms. The listing references FEMA Region 4 as the issuing office for this notice, and provides a point of contact (Rachel Sears, 202-646-2977) for help accessing the full announcement materials.
CAP SSSE (FEMA) Grant Opportunity FAQs
What is the Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element (CAP SSSE)?
CAP SSSE is a FEMA grant opportunity that funds states to strengthen how well local communities carry out floodplain management responsibilities connected to participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The program focuses on technical assistance and evaluating community implementation of NFIP flood loss reduction requirements.
What is the main purpose of CAP SSSE funding?
The purpose is to support state-level expertise and staffing so states can provide hands-on technical help to NFIP communities and routinely evaluate how effectively those communities are implementing NFIP floodplain management requirements. The goal is improved planning, regulation, and enforcement that reduces long-term flood losses.
How does CAP SSSE relate to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)?
CAP SSSE is designed specifically to support communities participating in the NFIP. It helps ensure communities are not only enrolled in the NFIP, but are actively meeting NFIP goals by adopting and enforcing floodplain management measures that meet or exceed minimum federal criteria.
What kind of grant mechanism is CAP SSSE?
The opportunity is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement. This indicates an active partnership approach where the state works closely with FEMA to deliver services, rather than a simple pass-through funding arrangement.
What types of activities can CAP SSSE funds support?
Based on the description provided, CAP SSSE funds support state floodplain management technical assistance activities such as:
- Assisting communities with understanding and applying NFIP floodplain management standards
- Reviewing local ordinances and administrative practices for consistency with federal requirements
- Helping communities address identified deficiencies
- Conducting evaluations of community performance and implementation
- Supporting improvements in administration and enforcement of floodplain management measures
Is this funding intended for construction or flood mitigation projects?
No. The activity is categorized as state floodplain management technical assistance. The primary outputs are technical guidance, capacity building, monitoring, and compliance support rather than construction projects or direct mitigation infrastructure.
Who is eligible to apply for CAP SSSE?
Eligibility is limited to state governments. The program is designed to operate through state coordinating agencies that support local governments participating in the NFIP.
What role do states play under CAP SSSE?
States provide hands-on technical assistance to NFIP communities and evaluate community performance. The program emphasizes states as effective messengers and problem-solvers because they often have strong working relationships with local officials and understand how state authorities and programs (like building codes and zoning) intersect with local floodplain management.
What is the legal and regulatory foundation for CAP SSSE?
The program is rooted in the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, which ties the availability of federal flood insurance to a community adopting and enforcing floodplain management measures meeting minimum federal criteria. The description also references NFIP standards in 44 CFR Part 60.3 and the governor's authority described in 44 CFR 60.25 to designate a state coordinating agency.
How does CAP SSSE complement FEMA regional office support?
Under the cooperative agreement structure, states deliver services that supplement what FEMA regional offices provide, particularly around community monitoring and community improvement activities tied to NFIP requirements.
What is meant by evaluating community performance under this program?
The program emphasizes implementation, meaning the focus is not only whether rules exist, but whether communities are administering and enforcing floodplain management regulations effectively in ways that reduce flood losses over time.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA listing associated with this opportunity is 97.023 (Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element).
When was this opportunity published and what were the key dates?
The opportunity was published on November 6, 2009. The application closing date was December 1, 2009. The archive date was December 31, 2009.
How much funding was available and how many awards were expected?
The estimated total funding amount was $8.6 million, with an expectation of 53 awards, which generally corresponds to awards across states and eligible territories.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
Yes. A cost share or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should plan for some level of non-federal contribution as part of the award terms.
Which FEMA office issued this notice?
The listing references FEMA Region 4 as the issuing office for this notice.
Who is the point of contact for accessing the full announcement materials?
The point of contact provided is Rachel Sears at 202-646-2977 for help accessing the full announcement materials.
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