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- The Region 5 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 local communities carry out floodplain management responsibilities under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). In plain terms, it funds state-level capacity so states can help NFIP-participating communities reduce flood losses, stay compliant with NFIP rules, and improve the quality and consistency of local floodplain management over time. The program is structured around the idea that states, through their designated coordinating agencies, are often well positioned to provide practical technical support to local governments because they understand state legal frameworks, related state programs, and how local ordinances and building or zoning provisions typically operate in real-world settings.
This opportunity is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement (not a formula entitlement), meaning FEMA expects active involvement and coordination between FEMA and the state awardees in how the work is carried out. The funding activity is categorized as state floodplain management technical assistance, and the core mission is twofold: first, to provide hands-on assistance to communities participating in the NFIP; and second, to monitor and evaluate whether those communities are properly implementing NFIP floodplain management requirements, including pursuing or supporting corrective actions when communities fall short. The ultimate goal is not just short-term compliance, but a long-term increase in expertise and capability at both the community and state levels so that floodplain management becomes more effective, more consistent, and better aligned with NFIP loss-reduction objectives.
Eligibility is limited to state governments. The legal and policy backdrop is the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, which sets a basic condition for flood insurance availability: FEMA cannot provide NFIP flood insurance in a community unless that community adopts and enforces floodplain management measures that meet or exceed the minimum requirements in 44 CFR Part 60.3. Those measures may be implemented through floodplain management ordinances, building codes, or zoning provisions. The announcement also reflects FEMA's statutory responsibility to work closely with states and communities and to provide needed technical assistance. Under 44 CFR 60.25, governors designate a State Coordinating Agency to carry out NFIP flood loss reduction activities, and CAP SSSE is essentially a mechanism to fund that state role so it can effectively supplement FEMA Regional offices.
From an operational perspective, CAP SSSE supports activities such as technical guidance to local officials, help interpreting and applying NFIP standards, and assistance improving local administrative processes tied to floodplain development (for example, permitting and compliance review practices). A major emphasis is on community performance evaluation in implementing NFIP floodplain management activities, which can include monitoring and documenting how local rules are applied and identifying where corrective actions are needed to address deficiencies. The program description highlights that state personnel can be especially effective at delivering these services because of their familiarity with state authorities and how state and local requirements interact, as well as their awareness of related state programs that may complement NFIP implementation.
The total estimated funding listed for this specific opportunity is $10,000,000, with an expected 50 awards. The award ceiling and floor are both listed as $0 in the source data, which typically indicates that award amounts vary and are determined through program guidance or negotiation rather than being fixed in the public summary fields. Cost sharing or matching is required, so states should expect to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the program's matching rules. The CFDA number associated with the program is 97.023 (Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element).
Administrative details in the announcement show it was posted March 28, 2012, with an application closing date of June 1, 2012, and an archive date of July 31, 2012. The issuing agency is FEMA, listed here under Region 5. For additional reference, FEMA's website is provided (www.fema.gov), and technical assistance for accessing the full announcement is routed to FEMA's Systems and Business Support Branch via the email address Systems and Business Support Branch@fema.gov.
CAP SSSE (FEMA) Grant Opportunity FAQs
What is the CAP State Support Services Element (CAP SSSE)?
CAP SSSE is a FEMA grant opportunity that funds state-level capacity to strengthen floodplain management in local communities participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The focus is on helping communities reduce flood losses, stay compliant with NFIP requirements, and improve the quality and consistency of local floodplain management over time.
What is the main purpose of this funding?
The program has two core purposes: (1) provide hands-on technical assistance to NFIP-participating communities, and (2) monitor and evaluate whether communities are properly implementing NFIP floodplain management requirements, including supporting or pursuing corrective actions where deficiencies are found.
Who is eligible to apply for CAP SSSE?
Eligibility is limited to state governments.
Is this a formula (entitlement) grant or a competitive/discretionary award?
This opportunity is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, not a formula entitlement. FEMA expects active involvement and coordination with state awardees in how the work is carried out.
What does it mean that CAP SSSE is a "cooperative agreement"?
A cooperative agreement indicates FEMA anticipates an ongoing role during the period of performance, with active coordination between FEMA and the state awardee as work is implemented, rather than a fully hands-off grant relationship.
What kinds of activities does CAP SSSE support?
CAP SSSE supports state floodplain management technical assistance activities such as providing technical guidance to local officials, helping communities interpret and apply NFIP standards, and assisting with improvements to local administrative processes related to floodplain development (for example, permitting and compliance review practices).
Does the program include compliance monitoring of local communities?
Yes. A major emphasis is community performance evaluation in implementing NFIP floodplain management requirements. This can include monitoring and documenting how local rules are applied and identifying where corrective actions are needed to address deficiencies.
How does CAP SSSE relate to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)?
CAP SSSE is designed to help states support NFIP-participating communities in carrying out floodplain management responsibilities. NFIP flood insurance availability is tied to a community adopting and enforcing floodplain management measures that meet or exceed minimum federal requirements.
What is the legal basis mentioned for the floodplain management requirement tied to NFIP insurance?
The opportunity references the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 and notes that FEMA cannot provide NFIP flood insurance in a community unless that community adopts and enforces floodplain management measures that meet or exceed the minimum requirements in 44 CFR Part 60.3.
What federal regulation is cited for the minimum floodplain management standards?
The minimum requirements referenced are in 44 CFR Part 60.3.
How can communities meet NFIP floodplain management requirements?
The announcement explains that required floodplain management measures may be implemented through floodplain management ordinances, building codes, or zoning provisions.
Why does the program emphasize the role of states in providing technical assistance?
The program is built around the idea that states, through designated coordinating agencies, are well positioned to provide practical technical support because they understand state legal frameworks, related state programs, and how local ordinances and building or zoning provisions typically operate in real-world settings.
What is a State Coordinating Agency in this context?
Under 44 CFR 60.25, governors designate a State Coordinating Agency to carry out NFIP flood loss reduction activities. CAP SSSE functions as a mechanism to fund that state role so it can effectively supplement FEMA Regional offices.
What type of assistance might state personnel provide to local officials under CAP SSSE?
Examples described include technical guidance, support interpreting and applying NFIP standards, and help strengthening local administrative processes tied to floodplain development, such as permitting and compliance review practices.
Is the goal only short-term compliance with NFIP rules?
No. The stated objective goes beyond short-term compliance and aims for a long-term increase in expertise and capability at both community and state levels, improving effectiveness, consistency, and alignment with NFIP loss-reduction objectives.
What is the total estimated funding amount listed for this opportunity?
The total estimated funding listed is $10,000,000.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity lists an expected 50 awards.
What are the award floor and award ceiling?
In the source data, both the award floor and award ceiling are listed as $0. This typically indicates award amounts vary and are determined through program guidance or negotiation rather than being fixed in the public summary fields.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, so states should expect to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the program's matching rules.
What is the CFDA number for CAP SSSE?
The CFDA number associated with the program is 97.023 (Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element).
When was this opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The announcement was posted on March 28, 2012. The application closing date was June 1, 2012, and the archive date was July 31, 2012.
Which federal agency issued this opportunity?
The issuing agency is FEMA, listed under Region 5 in the announcement.
Where can applicants find FEMA information related to this opportunity?
The announcement references FEMA's website at www.fema.gov.
Who can be contacted for technical assistance accessing the full announcement?
Technical assistance for accessing the full announcement is routed to FEMA's Systems and Business Support Branch at Systems and Business Support Branch@fema.gov.
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