Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 12 MT 023 003 99
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- The Region 3 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 funding opportunity designed to help make sure local communities that participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) are actually meeting the program's flood loss reduction goals. In practical terms, it supports a state-based approach where states receive grant funding so they can provide hands-on technical assistance to NFIP communities and regularly review how well those communities are carrying out required floodplain management activities. The broader intent is capacity-building: strengthening both local and state expertise so floodplain rules are not only adopted on paper, but also implemented consistently and effectively.
This opportunity is issued as a discretionary cooperative agreement (Funding Opportunity Number DHS 12 MT 023 003 99) under CFDA 97.023. The activity category is described as "State Floodplain Management Technical Assistance," which reflects the focus on on-the-ground support, compliance assistance, monitoring, and performance evaluation rather than construction or mitigation projects. FEMA anticipated roughly 50 awards with an estimated total funding amount of $10,000,000. Both an award ceiling and floor are listed as $0, which typically signals that individual award amounts are determined through the application and budgeting process rather than being constrained by a stated minimum or maximum in the public synopsis. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning states should expect to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the program's rules and the specific cooperative agreement terms.
Eligibility is limited to state governments, which ties directly to how the NFIP is structured and overseen. 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 the minimum standards in 44 CFR Part 60.3. Those measures may be implemented through local floodplain ordinances, building codes, zoning provisions, or similar enforceable mechanisms. The Act also directs FEMA to work closely with states and communities and to provide necessary technical assistance. CAP SSSE is one of the mechanisms FEMA uses to meet that mandate, essentially extending FEMA's reach by funding state partners to work alongside and supplement FEMA Regional efforts.
A key feature of CAP SSSE is the state partnering agreement structure. Governors typically designate a State Coordinating Agency under 44 CFR 60.25 to lead flood loss reduction activities connected to the NFIP. The program relies on the idea that state officials are often well-positioned to support communities because they understand state-level authorities, how state programs interact with local ordinances, and the practical realities of implementing floodplain management. Through CAP SSSE, states help NFIP communities interpret requirements, improve administrative practices, identify gaps in ordinance adoption or enforcement, and address issues before they become systemic compliance problems that could jeopardize NFIP standing.
The program also emphasizes evaluation and follow-through. Beyond general technical assistance, CAP SSSE supports efforts to monitor and assess community performance, document how communities are meeting their local responsibilities, and pursue corrective actions where deficiencies are found. The intended outcome is stronger, more consistent floodplain management across participating communities, which ultimately supports reduced flood losses and more resilient development patterns in flood-prone areas.
The announcement referenced FEMA Region 3 as the issuing office, and the posting timeline shows it was posted March 28, 2012, with an application closing date of June 1, 2012, and an archive date of July 31, 2012. For additional details, the opportunity points to FEMA's website (www.fema.gov). For technical issues accessing the full announcement, the contact provided is the Systems and Business Support Branch at FEMA via email (GMD Systems Branch@fema.gov).
CAP SSSE (FEMA) Grant Opportunity FAQs
What is the CAP SSSE funding opportunity?
The Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element (CAP SSSE) is a FEMA funding opportunity intended to help ensure that local communities participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) are meeting the NFIP's flood loss reduction goals. It does this by funding states to provide hands-on technical assistance and to regularly review how well NFIP communities are carrying out required floodplain management activities.
What is the main purpose of CAP SSSE?
The core purpose is capacity-building. CAP SSSE is designed to strengthen state and local expertise so that floodplain management requirements are not only adopted in local rules, but also implemented consistently and effectively in practice.
Who is eligible to apply for CAP SSSE funding?
Eligibility is limited to state governments. The program is structured around a state-based approach where states receive funding and then support NFIP-participating communities through technical assistance and performance review activities.
Is this a competitive grant or something else?
This opportunity is issued as a discretionary cooperative agreement. That indicates FEMA anticipates an active partnership with the awardee state in carrying out program activities, rather than a simple pass-through award with minimal federal involvement.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number and CFDA number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DHS 12 MT 023 003 99, and it is listed under CFDA 97.023.
What types of activities does CAP SSSE fund?
The activity category is described as "State Floodplain Management Technical Assistance." Based on the program description, funded activities focus on on-the-ground support such as:
- Providing hands-on technical assistance to NFIP communities
- Helping communities interpret NFIP floodplain management requirements
- Reviewing and evaluating how communities carry out required floodplain management activities
- Supporting monitoring, compliance assistance, and performance evaluation
- Identifying gaps in ordinance adoption or enforcement and helping address them
- Supporting corrective actions when deficiencies are identified
Does CAP SSSE fund construction or flood mitigation projects?
The opportunity description emphasizes technical assistance, compliance support, monitoring, and performance evaluation rather than construction or mitigation projects.
Why does FEMA fund states to do this work instead of working only with communities directly?
CAP SSSE extends FEMA's reach by funding state partners to work alongside and supplement FEMA Regional efforts. The program is built on the idea that state officials are often well-positioned to support communities because they understand state-level authorities, how state programs interact with local ordinances, and practical realities of implementing floodplain management.
How is CAP SSSE connected to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)?
CAP SSSE is directly tied to NFIP participation and compliance. 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 standards in 44 CFR Part 60.3. CAP SSSE supports states in helping communities meet and maintain those responsibilities.
What floodplain management measures are NFIP communities required to adopt and enforce?
The description notes that communities must adopt and enforce floodplain management measures meeting or exceeding minimum standards in 44 CFR Part 60.3. These measures may be implemented through local floodplain ordinances, building codes, zoning provisions, or other enforceable mechanisms.
What are "community performance" reviews in the context of CAP SSSE?
CAP SSSE supports states in monitoring and assessing community performance, documenting how communities are meeting their local responsibilities, and pursuing corrective actions where deficiencies are found. The intent is follow-through that improves consistency and effectiveness across communities.
What is the intended outcome of CAP SSSE?
The intended outcome is stronger and more consistent floodplain management across participating NFIP communities, which supports reduced flood losses and more resilient development patterns in flood-prone areas.
What is a State Coordinating Agency and how does it relate to CAP SSSE?
The program references a state partnering agreement structure in which governors typically designate a State Coordinating Agency under 44 CFR 60.25 to lead flood loss reduction activities connected to the NFIP. CAP SSSE relies on this state partnership approach to organize and deliver technical assistance and community support.
How many awards did FEMA anticipate making and what was the estimated total funding?
FEMA anticipated roughly 50 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $10,000,000.
Is there a minimum or maximum award amount?
Both the award ceiling and award floor are listed as $0. This typically indicates that individual award amounts are determined through the application and budgeting process rather than being limited by a stated minimum or maximum in the public synopsis.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning states should expect to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the program's rules and the specific cooperative agreement terms.
Which FEMA office issued the announcement?
The announcement referenced FEMA Region 3 as the issuing office.
When was the opportunity posted and what were the key dates?
The timeline provided shows the opportunity was posted on March 28, 2012. The application closing date was June 1, 2012, and the archive date was July 31, 2012.
Where can applicants find additional details about the opportunity?
For additional details, the opportunity points to FEMA's website at www.fema.gov.
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the full announcement?
For technical issues accessing the full announcement, the contact listed is the Systems and Business Support Branch at FEMA via email: GMD Systems Branch@fema.gov.
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