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- The Region 10 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 carry out floodplain management requirements and, ultimately, reduce flood losses. The core idea is straightforward: FEMA provides funding to States so they can act as hands-on partners to NFIP communities, offering technical support and checking how well local programs are working. By using a State-based grant mechanism, CAP SSSE helps ensure that flood loss reduction goals are not just written into policy, but actually implemented in day-to-day community permitting, enforcement, and floodplain management decisions. A major emphasis is building long-term capability, meaning the program aims to improve both community and State expertise so floodplain management becomes more consistent, informed, and effective over time.
This opportunity is issued as a discretionary cooperative agreement, reflecting that FEMA expects active coordination with the award recipients rather than a simple pass-through of funds. The funding activity is described as State floodplain management technical assistance, which captures the program's practical focus: assisting communities with applying NFIP standards, interpreting floodplain management rules, aligning local ordinances with Federal requirements, and improving local administrative performance. It also supports the State role in monitoring and evaluating community implementation of NFIP activities and helping pursue corrective actions when gaps are found.
Eligibility is limited to State governments, tied directly to the NFIP framework and Federal law. The National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 restricts FEMA from providing 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 often appear as local floodplain management ordinances, building codes, or zoning provisions, and they are the backbone of NFIP participation. The Act also directs FEMA to work closely with States and communities and to provide technical assistance as needed, which is where CAP SSSE fits in as an operational tool. The program relies on a State partnering agreement structure intended to make State personnel available to assist and supplement FEMA Regional offices. In practice, that means States help deliver technical assistance to participating communities and help FEMA monitor, evaluate, and address community performance issues related to local floodplain management responsibilities.
The announcement notes that, under 44 CFR 60.25, Governors may designate a State Coordinating Agency to carry out NFIP flood loss reduction activities. FEMA highlights why this State role matters: State officials often have a clearer understanding of State legal authorities and how they connect with local ordinances, plus they can coordinate NFIP-related work with other State programs. This makes States especially well-positioned to help communities improve compliance, strengthen ordinance administration, and integrate floodplain management into broader planning and regulatory systems.
From a funding perspective, the opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of $8,600,000 and anticipates 53 awards, which aligns with supporting States and eligible jurisdictions broadly. Both the award ceiling and floor are listed as $0 in the source data, which typically signals that award amounts may be determined by formula, allocation guidance, or negotiated cooperative agreement terms rather than a fixed minimum or maximum stated in the synopsis. The program also includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning States should expect to contribute non-Federal resources in accordance with the award’s terms and applicable guidance.
Administrative details in the source indicate the opportunity number is DHS-10-FEMA-023-010, with CFDA 97.023 (Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element). It was posted on November 6, 2009, with a closing date of December 1, 2009, and archived December 31, 2009. The issuing office is listed as Region 10. For questions or access issues related to the full announcement, the contact provided is Rachel Sears at 202-646-2977.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - CAP SSSE (FEMA)
What is the CAP SSSE grant opportunity?
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 carry out floodplain management requirements, with the ultimate goal of reducing flood losses. FEMA provides funding to States so they can support NFIP communities through hands-on technical assistance and by checking how well local floodplain management programs are being implemented.
What is the main purpose of CAP SSSE?
The program is intended to make flood loss reduction more practical and consistent by improving day-to-day implementation of NFIP floodplain management requirements. It focuses on building long-term State and community capability so permitting, enforcement, ordinance administration, and other floodplain management decisions become more informed and effective over time.
How does CAP SSSE work in practice?
CAP SSSE uses a State-based grant mechanism. States act as direct partners to NFIP communities by providing technical support and helping FEMA monitor and evaluate community floodplain management performance. Where gaps are identified, the program supports the State role in helping communities pursue corrective actions.
What kinds of activities does CAP SSSE fund?
The funding activity is described as State floodplain management technical assistance. Based on the announcement description, this includes helping communities apply NFIP standards, interpret floodplain management rules, align local ordinances with Federal requirements, improve local administrative performance, and support monitoring and evaluation of community implementation of NFIP-related activities.
Who is eligible to apply for CAP SSSE?
Eligibility is limited to State governments. The program is tied to the NFIP framework and Federal law governing flood insurance participation and floodplain management requirements.
Why is eligibility limited to States?
The opportunity is structured around a State partnering agreement model intended to make State personnel available to assist and supplement FEMA Regional offices. The program description emphasizes that States are well-positioned to coordinate floodplain management and NFIP-related work because they often have a strong understanding of State legal authorities and how those authorities connect with local ordinances and other State programs.
How does CAP SSSE relate to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)?
CAP SSSE supports NFIP communities by strengthening implementation of floodplain management measures that are required for NFIP participation. Under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, 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.
What is the legal or regulatory basis mentioned for community floodplain management requirements?
The announcement references the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 and the requirement that communities adopt and enforce floodplain management measures meeting or exceeding the minimum criteria in 44 CFR Part 60.3. It also notes that under 44 CFR 60.25, Governors may designate a State Coordinating Agency to carry out NFIP flood loss reduction activities.
What are examples of the floodplain management measures communities must adopt and enforce?
The announcement indicates these measures often appear as local floodplain management ordinances, building codes, or zoning provisions. These are described as the backbone of NFIP participation.
What does it mean that this opportunity is a discretionary cooperative agreement?
It means FEMA expects active coordination with award recipients rather than a simple pass-through of funds. The cooperative agreement approach reflects an ongoing partnership and involvement tied to technical assistance, monitoring, evaluation, and improvement of local floodplain management performance.
What role do States play under CAP SSSE?
States serve as hands-on partners to NFIP communities. The program relies on a State partnering agreement structure intended to make State personnel available to assist and supplement FEMA Regional offices. States help deliver technical assistance, and they also help FEMA monitor, evaluate, and address community performance issues related to local floodplain management responsibilities.
What is a State Coordinating Agency in the context of this opportunity?
The announcement notes that, under 44 CFR 60.25, Governors may designate a State Coordinating Agency to carry out NFIP flood loss reduction activities. The emphasis is that this State-level role can improve coordination between State legal authorities, local ordinances, and other State programs that intersect with floodplain management.
How much total funding is estimated for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $8,600,000.
How many awards does FEMA anticipate making?
The opportunity anticipates 53 awards, which aligns with broad support for States and eligible jurisdictions.
Is there a minimum or maximum award amount stated?
In the source data, both the award ceiling and award floor are listed as $0. This typically indicates that specific award amounts may be determined through allocation guidance, formula approaches, or negotiated cooperative agreement terms, rather than a fixed minimum or maximum stated in the synopsis.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The program includes a cost sharing or matching requirement. States should expect to contribute non-Federal resources in accordance with the award terms and applicable guidance.
What is the opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity number is DHS-10-FEMA-023-010.
What is the CFDA number for CAP SSSE?
The CFDA number listed is 97.023 (Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element).
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on November 6, 2009, and the closing date listed is December 1, 2009.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. The announcement indicates it was archived on December 31, 2009.
Which FEMA office is listed as the issuing office?
The issuing office is listed as Region 10.
Who is the contact person for questions or access issues related to the full announcement?
The contact provided is Rachel Sears, reachable at 202-646-2977.
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