Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 12 MT 023 004 99
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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 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 program that uses a state-based cooperative agreement to strengthen how communities carry out floodplain management under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Its core aim is to reduce flood losses by making sure participating NFIP communities are not only enrolled in the program, but are also consistently meeting (and where appropriate exceeding) NFIP floodplain management requirements. In practical terms, CAP SSSE funds states so they can provide hands-on technical assistance to local governments and also review how well those communities are implementing required floodplain management activities. The program is designed to build long-term floodplain management expertise at both the community and state level, so communities become more capable of preventing flood damage through better planning, enforcement, and administrative practices.
This opportunity was released as a discretionary funding announcement under Funding Opportunity Number DHS 12 MT 023 004 99 and is offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning FEMA expects active involvement and coordination with the recipient during performance. The funding activity is categorized as state floodplain management technical assistance, reflecting the program's focus on guidance, monitoring, evaluation, and corrective action support rather than construction projects. The posting date and creation date were March 28, 2012, with an application deadline of June 1, 2012, and an archive date of July 31, 2012. The estimated total funding amount was $10,000,000, with approximately 50 expected awards. The notice lists award ceiling and floor as $0, which typically indicates that specific award sizes are not stated in the summary fields and may vary by state needs, available allocations, or negotiated workplans.
Eligible applicants are limited to state governments. The eligibility rationale is grounded in the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, which ties the availability of flood insurance in a community to that community adopting and enforcing floodplain management measures meeting minimum NFIP criteria (specifically referenced in 44 CFR Part 60.3). Because the Act also directs FEMA to work closely with states and communities and to provide needed technical assistance, CAP SSSE operationalizes that direction by funding states to serve as key partners in delivering assistance and oversight. Under 44 CFR 60.25, governors designate a State Coordinating Agency to lead NFIP-related flood loss reduction activities, and CAP SSSE leverages that structure by supporting the state agency staff who can work directly with communities.
The type of work supported by CAP SSSE centers on two connected functions. First, states use the funds to provide technical assistance to NFIP communities, which can include helping local officials interpret and apply floodplain management standards, improve ordinances and administrative procedures, strengthen permit review and inspection practices, and better integrate flood hazard considerations into local decision-making. Second, states evaluate and monitor community performance in carrying out NFIP floodplain management responsibilities and help pursue corrective actions when gaps are found. This monitoring and evaluation component is important because NFIP participation depends not just on having an ordinance on paper, but on consistent enforcement and day-to-day administration that aligns with federal standards. States are positioned to be effective in this role due to their familiarity with state authorities, related state programs, and the practical realities of how local ordinances and building or zoning provisions are implemented.
The program is associated with CFDA (now commonly referenced as Assistance Listing) number 97.023 and, according to the summary, includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement. The administering office listed in the opportunity summary is FEMA Region 4, and additional information is referenced through FEMA's website at www.fema.gov. For access issues related to the full announcement, the contact provided is the Systems and Business Support Branch at GMD Systems Branch@fema.gov.
CAP SSSE (FEMA) Grant Opportunity FAQs
What is the Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element (CAP SSSE)?
CAP SSSE is a FEMA grant program that uses a state-based cooperative agreement to strengthen how communities carry out floodplain management under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). It focuses on reducing flood losses by helping ensure NFIP communities are enrolled and consistently meeting (and where appropriate exceeding) NFIP floodplain management requirements.
What is the main goal of CAP SSSE?
The core aim is flood loss reduction through stronger floodplain management. The program is meant to build long-term floodplain management capability at both the community and state level, improving local planning, enforcement, and administrative practices tied to NFIP standards.
How does CAP SSSE work in practical terms?
CAP SSSE funds states so they can (1) provide hands-on technical assistance to local governments participating in NFIP and (2) review and evaluate how well those communities are implementing required floodplain management activities, supporting corrective action when gaps are found.
What type of funding opportunity is this?
This opportunity was released as a discretionary funding announcement under Funding Opportunity Number DHS 12 MT 023 004 99.
Is CAP SSSE a grant or a cooperative agreement?
It is offered as a cooperative agreement. That means FEMA expects active involvement and coordination with the recipient during the performance period, rather than a hands-off grant relationship.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to state governments.
Why are only state governments eligible?
The eligibility is rooted in the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, which connects the availability of flood insurance to community adoption and enforcement of floodplain management measures meeting minimum NFIP criteria (referenced in 44 CFR Part 60.3). The Act also directs FEMA to work closely with states and communities and to provide needed technical assistance. CAP SSSE funds states to serve as key partners in delivering that assistance and oversight.
What is the State Coordinating Agency and how does it relate to CAP SSSE?
Under 44 CFR 60.25, governors designate a State Coordinating Agency to lead NFIP-related flood loss reduction activities. CAP SSSE leverages that structure by supporting the state agency staff who can work directly with communities on technical assistance and performance monitoring.
What kind of activities can CAP SSSE funds support?
CAP SSSE supports state floodplain management technical assistance activities, including guidance, monitoring, evaluation, and support for corrective actions related to NFIP compliance. The focus is on improving implementation and administration, not construction.
Does CAP SSSE fund construction or physical mitigation projects?
The funding activity is categorized as state floodplain management technical assistance, reflecting an emphasis on guidance, monitoring, evaluation, and corrective action support rather than construction projects.
What kinds of technical assistance might a state provide to NFIP communities using these funds?
The opportunity description indicates technical assistance can include helping local officials interpret and apply floodplain management standards, improve ordinances and administrative procedures, strengthen permit review and inspection practices, and better integrate flood hazard considerations into local decision-making.
What does the monitoring and evaluation component involve?
States evaluate and monitor community performance in carrying out NFIP floodplain management responsibilities and help pursue corrective actions when gaps are identified. This reflects the idea that NFIP participation depends on consistent enforcement and day-to-day administration, not only having an ordinance in place.
Why is state-led monitoring considered important for NFIP communities?
Because NFIP compliance depends on real-world, consistent implementation, and states are positioned to be effective due to their familiarity with state authorities, related state programs, and how local ordinances and building or zoning provisions are implemented in practice.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this program?
The program is associated with CFDA (Assistance Listing) number 97.023.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. According to the opportunity summary, this program includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the estimated total funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount was $10,000,000.
How many awards were expected?
The opportunity anticipated approximately 50 awards.
Is there a stated minimum or maximum award amount?
The notice lists an award ceiling of $0 and an award floor of $0. In summary fields, that typically indicates specific award sizes are not stated and may vary based on state needs, available allocations, or negotiated workplans.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date (and creation date) was March 28, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was June 1, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was July 31, 2012.
Which FEMA office administered this opportunity?
The administering office listed in the summary is FEMA Region 4.
Where can applicants find additional information?
Additional information is referenced through FEMA's website at http://www.fema.gov.
Who should be contacted for access issues related to the full announcement?
For access issues, the contact provided is the Systems and Business Support Branch at GMD Systems Branch@fema.gov.
How does CAP SSSE relate to NFIP minimum criteria?
The opportunity references minimum NFIP floodplain management criteria tied to 44 CFR Part 60.3, emphasizing that communities must adopt and enforce measures meeting those criteria to support NFIP participation and the availability of flood insurance.
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