Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 12 MT 023 002 99
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- The Region 2 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 Mar 28, 2012 and posted on Mar 28, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 1, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $10,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 50 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
- The National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 prohibits the Administrator 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, skills and familiarity of floodplain management 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 responsibilities and, in turn, reduce flood losses over time. The basic idea is that FEMA funds states through a cooperative agreement so state floodplain management staff can work directly with local governments that participate in the NFIP. This state-to-local support focuses on hands-on technical assistance and on evaluating whether communities are actually implementing NFIP requirements effectively, not just adopting them on paper. By building the expertise of both community and state floodplain managers, the program aims to improve local compliance, encourage better floodplain management decisions, and ultimately reduce damage to buildings and infrastructure from flooding.
This opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DHS-12-MT-023-002-99) was offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement under CFDA 97.023, with an estimated total funding amount of $10,000,000 and an expectation of roughly 50 awards. The activity category is essentially state floodplain management technical assistance, meaning the money supports staffing and related efforts that allow states to supplement FEMA regional work. The applicant pool is limited to state governments, reflecting the program structure where governors designate a state coordinating agency (as contemplated under 44 CFR 60.25) to lead these NFIP-related flood loss reduction activities and coordinate assistance to local jurisdictions.
A key policy driver behind CAP SSSE is the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968. That law ties the availability of federally backed flood insurance to community action: FEMA cannot provide flood insurance in a community unless the community adopts and enforces floodplain management measures that meet or exceed minimum NFIP criteria, including the standards described in 44 CFR 60.3. In practical terms, those measures typically appear in local floodplain management ordinances, building codes, and zoning provisions. Because communities must not only adopt but also enforce these standards, FEMA is also directed to work closely with states and communities and provide technical assistance as needed. CAP SSSE is one of the main tools FEMA uses to deliver that assistance efficiently by leveraging state expertise and state-local relationships.
Through CAP SSSE, state personnel are positioned to assist FEMA Regions with several core functions: providing technical guidance to NFIP communities, monitoring and evaluating community floodplain management performance, and helping drive corrective actions when issues are found. States are often well suited for this role because they understand how local ordinances interact with state authorities and related state programs, and because state staff are usually more familiar with local conditions, governance structures, and permitting practices. The emphasis on evaluation and corrective action also signals that the program is not only educational; it is meant to support accountability and continuous improvement in how communities manage flood risk.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on March 28, 2012, with a closing date of June 1, 2012, and it was archived on July 31, 2012. It included a cost-sharing or matching requirement (without specifying the percentage in the summary data provided), and it listed an award ceiling and floor of $0, which typically indicates award sizes vary and are defined through program guidance, negotiations, or allocations rather than a fixed published minimum or maximum. The awarding/issuing office was FEMA Region 2, and applicants and interested parties were directed to FEMA resources (www.fema.gov) and a FEMA systems support contact for help accessing the full announcement electronically.
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 designed to strengthen how communities that participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) carry out floodplain management responsibilities. The program focuses on improving real-world implementation and enforcement of NFIP requirements so flood losses to buildings and infrastructure decrease over time.
What is the main purpose of CAP SSSE funding?
The purpose is to fund state floodplain management capability through a cooperative agreement so state staff can work directly with local NFIP communities. This support is intended to provide hands-on technical assistance, evaluate community performance, and help drive corrective actions where gaps are identified.
How does CAP SSSE reduce flood losses?
By strengthening state and local expertise and improving local compliance with NFIP floodplain management standards. The program emphasizes not only adopting floodplain management measures but also enforcing them effectively, which helps reduce flood damage over time.
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
The applicant pool is limited to state governments. The program structure relies on a governor-designated state coordinating agency (as contemplated under 44 CFR 60.25) to lead NFIP-related flood loss reduction activities and coordinate assistance to local jurisdictions.
Can local governments apply directly for CAP SSSE funds?
No. Based on the information provided, CAP SSSE funds are awarded to state governments. The program is designed for state floodplain management staff to support and work directly with local NFIP communities.
What federal program and assistance listing is this associated with?
This opportunity was offered under CFDA 97.023 and is connected to FEMA support for NFIP floodplain management implementation and oversight.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this CAP SSSE announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is DHS-12-MT-023-002-99.
What type of federal award was this?
It was offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement. That format aligns with the program design where FEMA funds states to carry out work that supports FEMA regional functions and provides direct technical assistance to NFIP communities.
What is the estimated total funding amount and expected number of awards?
The estimated total funding amount was $10,000,000, and the expectation was roughly 50 awards.
What kinds of activities does CAP SSSE support?
The activity category is state floodplain management technical assistance. The funding supports staffing and related efforts that allow states to supplement FEMA regional work, including direct community guidance, performance monitoring, evaluation, and follow-up corrective action support.
What does "state-to-local support" mean in this program?
It means state floodplain management personnel work directly with local NFIP communities, providing practical technical assistance and evaluating whether local governments are implementing NFIP requirements effectively in day-to-day decisions (not just adopting policies on paper).
What is the role of states in CAP SSSE?
States help FEMA Regions by providing technical guidance to NFIP communities, monitoring and evaluating community floodplain management performance, and helping drive corrective actions when issues are identified. States are positioned to do this work effectively because they understand state-local legal and administrative frameworks and local permitting practices.
What is the role of FEMA Regions in relation to CAP SSSE?
FEMA Regions are supported by state personnel funded through CAP SSSE. The program is structured to supplement FEMA regional work by leveraging state expertise and established state-local relationships.
Why is CAP SSSE connected to the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968?
The National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 is a key policy driver because it links the availability of federally backed flood insurance to community action. FEMA cannot provide flood insurance in a community unless the community adopts and enforces floodplain management measures that meet or exceed minimum NFIP criteria.
What NFIP standards are referenced in the program description?
The description references minimum NFIP criteria and specifically notes standards described in 44 CFR 60.3, which are typically reflected in local floodplain management ordinances, building codes, and zoning provisions.
Does the program focus only on adopting floodplain management rules?
No. A central emphasis is on whether communities are actually implementing and enforcing NFIP requirements effectively. The program highlights evaluation, accountability, and corrective actions, not just adopting ordinances or policies.
What does "evaluation and corrective action" mean in CAP SSSE terms?
It refers to monitoring and evaluating community floodplain management performance and supporting steps to correct issues when communities are found not to be effectively implementing NFIP requirements.
Was there a cost share or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity included a cost-sharing or matching requirement, but the percentage was not specified in the summary information provided.
What were the key dates for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on March 28, 2012, had a closing date of June 1, 2012, and was archived on July 31, 2012.
What does it mean that the opportunity is archived?
Based on the dates provided, "archived" indicates the announcement is no longer active in that posting cycle (it was archived on July 31, 2012).
Were award minimums or maximums published?
The summary data listed an award ceiling of $0 and an award floor of $0. This typically indicates that award sizes can vary and may be determined through program guidance, negotiations, or allocations rather than a fixed published minimum or maximum in the summary.
Which FEMA office issued this opportunity?
The awarding/issuing office was FEMA Region 2.
Where were applicants directed for additional information and help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants and interested parties were directed to FEMA resources at www.fema.gov and to a FEMA systems support contact for help accessing the full announcement electronically.
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