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- The Region 9 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 core purpose is to make sure communities that participate in the NFIP are actually meeting the program's flood loss reduction goals, not just on paper but in day-to-day practice through effective floodplain management. CAP SSSE does this by sending federal support to states so they can deliver hands-on technical assistance to local governments and also review how well those communities are carrying out NFIP requirements. The bigger picture is capacity building: improving the expertise and capability of both community officials and state floodplain management staff so that floodplain rules are better understood, properly enforced, and ultimately reduce future flood damage.
The program is structured as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning FEMA is not simply providing funds and stepping back; it is partnering with the state to accomplish specific NFIP oversight and assistance functions. The funding activity is described as state floodplain management technical assistance, which reflects the practical, service-oriented nature of the work: helping communities interpret and apply NFIP standards, improve ordinances and procedures, and address problems found during monitoring. A key element is evaluation of community performance in implementing floodplain management activities, including identifying gaps and pushing corrective actions when a community is not meeting NFIP expectations.
Eligibility is limited to state governments, reflecting the NFIP framework where states act as the bridge between FEMA and local jurisdictions. The background for this approach comes from the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, which ties the availability of federal flood insurance to whether a community adopts and enforces floodplain management measures that meet or exceed minimum NFIP criteria (referenced in 44 CFR Part 60.3). Because FEMA is also directed to work closely with states and communities and provide necessary technical assistance, CAP SSSE operationalizes that mandate by funding state capacity. Under 44 CFR 60.25, governors may designate a State Coordinating Agency to lead these flood loss reduction activities, and CAP SSSE supports that designated entity in carrying out assistance, monitoring, and coordination functions. The rationale is that state officials are often well-positioned to be effective: they understand state authorities, how state programs connect with local ordinances, and how to navigate the practical relationships between state requirements and local enforcement.
In terms of scale, the announcement lists an estimated total funding amount of $8.6 million and an expected 53 awards, which generally aligns with providing support across states and territories participating in NFIP support activities. The listing shows a cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources as part of the project budget (the specific match rules would typically be detailed in the full announcement or accompanying guidance). The award ceiling and floor are both shown as zero in the summary record, which usually means the amounts vary by formula, allocation, or negotiated workplan rather than being bounded by a simple published minimum and maximum.
Administrative details from the posting indicate the opportunity number is DHS-10-FEMA-023-009, under CFDA 97.023. The posting date and creation date are November 6, 2009, with a closing date of December 1, 2009, and an archive date of December 31, 2009. The sponsoring agency is listed as FEMA Region 9 in the announcement record, and the contact for access issues or questions is Rachel Sears at 202-646-2977.
CAP SSSE (FEMA) Grant Opportunity: FAQs
What is the CAP SSSE grant?
The Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element (CAP SSSE) is a FEMA grant opportunity that supports state-led efforts to strengthen how communities participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) manage flood risk through day-to-day floodplain management.
What is the main purpose of CAP SSSE?
The core purpose is to help ensure NFIP communities are actually meeting the NFIP flood loss reduction goals in practice. CAP SSSE focuses on improving floodplain management implementation so that NFIP requirements are understood, properly enforced, and ultimately reduce future flood damage.
How does CAP SSSE achieve its goals?
CAP SSSE funds states so they can (1) provide hands-on technical assistance to local governments and (2) review and evaluate how well local communities are carrying out NFIP floodplain management requirements, including identifying gaps and encouraging corrective actions.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state governments. The program is structured around the NFIP framework where states act as the bridge between FEMA and local jurisdictions for assistance, monitoring, and coordination functions.
Can local governments apply directly for CAP SSSE funding?
Based on the opportunity description, no. CAP SSSE eligibility is limited to state governments, with the expectation that states use the funding to support and oversee local NFIP community floodplain management activities.
What kinds of activities are funded under CAP SSSE?
The funded activity is described as state floodplain management technical assistance. This includes practical support to help communities interpret and apply NFIP standards, improve ordinances and procedures, and address issues identified during monitoring of community NFIP performance.
Does CAP SSSE include monitoring or evaluation of local community performance?
Yes. A key element is evaluation of community performance in implementing floodplain management activities. This includes identifying gaps in NFIP compliance and pushing corrective actions when a community is not meeting NFIP expectations.
Is this a formula grant or a discretionary grant?
The program is structured as a discretionary cooperative agreement. That means FEMA is partnering with the state to accomplish specific oversight and assistance functions rather than simply providing funds with minimal federal involvement.
What does it mean that CAP SSSE is a "cooperative agreement"?
In this context, it means FEMA is not just awarding money and stepping away. FEMA and the state work in partnership to carry out specific NFIP support, assistance, and oversight activities.
Why does FEMA use states as the eligible applicants for this program?
The program rationale is that state officials are often well-positioned to help communities succeed because they understand state authorities, how state programs connect with local ordinances, and how state requirements intersect with local enforcement practices.
What is the NFIP connection to this funding?
CAP SSSE is designed to strengthen implementation of NFIP floodplain management requirements at the community level. The opportunity emphasizes that participation in NFIP is tied to whether a community adopts and enforces floodplain management measures that meet or exceed minimum NFIP criteria.
What federal law and regulations are referenced as the background for this program?
The background references the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 and cites NFIP minimum criteria in 44 CFR Part 60.3. It also references 44 CFR 60.25 regarding the governor designating a State Coordinating Agency to lead flood loss reduction activities.
What is a State Coordinating Agency and how does it relate to CAP SSSE?
Under 44 CFR 60.25, a governor may designate a State Coordinating Agency to lead flood loss reduction activities. CAP SSSE supports the designated entity in carrying out assistance, monitoring, and coordination functions related to NFIP community performance.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $8.6 million.
How many awards does FEMA expect to make?
The announcement lists an expected 53 awards, which generally aligns with providing support across states and territories involved in NFIP support activities.
Is there a cost share or match requirement?
Yes. The listing shows there is a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources as part of the project budget. The specific match rules are not provided in the summary information shown here.
What are the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The award ceiling and floor are both shown as zero in the summary record. This typically indicates award amounts vary by allocation, formula, or negotiated workplan rather than being bound by a single published minimum and maximum.
What is the opportunity number for CAP SSSE?
The opportunity number is DHS-10-FEMA-023-009.
What is the CFDA number for this grant?
The CFDA number listed is 97.023.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date and creation date are both listed as November 6, 2009.
What is the application closing date?
The closing date is listed as December 1, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is listed as December 31, 2009.
Which FEMA office is listed as the sponsoring agency?
The sponsoring agency is listed as FEMA Region 9 in the announcement record.
Who can be contacted for access issues or questions?
The contact listed is Rachel Sears at 202-646-2977.
What is the "bigger picture" outcome CAP SSSE is trying to achieve?
The larger focus is capacity building: improving the expertise and capability of community officials and state floodplain management staff so floodplain rules are better understood and enforced, which supports reduced future flood damage.
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