Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 12 MT 023 010 99
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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 Mar 29, 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 designed to strengthen how communities carry out floodplain management requirements under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The core idea is straightforward: FEMA uses a state-based grant mechanism to fund state agencies so they can provide hands-on technical assistance to local NFIP participating communities and also review how well those communities are meeting NFIP standards. By supporting states in this role, the program aims to reduce flood losses over time and build lasting floodplain management expertise at both the community and state levels, rather than relying solely on federal staffing and oversight.
This opportunity was offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning FEMA expected an active partnership relationship with recipients rather than a simple pass-through award. The funding activity category is described as state floodplain management technical assistance, which reflects the practical focus of the work: helping communities apply NFIP floodplain rules correctly, improve their local floodplain management programs, and address deficiencies when community practices do not meet minimum federal requirements. In practice, CAP SSSE supports state personnel capacity to assist FEMA Regional offices with tasks such as community outreach, interpretation of floodplain management standards, and monitoring and evaluation of local implementation.
Eligibility was limited to state governments, consistent with the program structure and NFIP statutory framework. The National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 ties the availability of federal flood insurance to a community adopting and enforcing floodplain management measures that meet or exceed the minimum criteria in 44 CFR Part 60.3. Those measures can be implemented through local ordinances, building codes, zoning provisions, or similar legal tools. Because FEMA is also directed to work closely with states and communities and provide necessary technical assistance, CAP SSSE formalizes that relationship by funding states to serve as key technical partners. Under 44 CFR 60.25, governors designate a State Coordinating Agency to carry out NFIP-related flood loss reduction activities, and CAP SSSE leverages that designated capacity. The rationale is that state officials are often well positioned to help communities because they understand how state authorities, state programs, and local ordinances interact, and they typically have familiarity with local governance structures and regional flood risks.
The opportunity listing indicates an expected 50 awards with an estimated total funding amount of $10,000,000 under CFDA 97.023 (Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element). Cost sharing or matching was required, although the summary information provided does not specify the matching percentage or how it must be calculated. The award ceiling and floor were both listed as $0, which usually signals that individual award amounts were not preset in the public synopsis and would instead be determined through FEMA guidance, negotiated cooperative agreement budgets, or program-specific allocation formulas.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted March 28, 2012, created March 29, 2012, and had an application closing date of June 1, 2012, with an archive date of July 31, 2012. The issuing office is identified as FEMA Region 10. For additional program information, the listing points to FEMA's website (www.fema.gov). For access issues related to the full announcement, the contact provided is the Systems and Business Support Branch at FEMA via the email address 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 designed to strengthen how communities carry out floodplain management requirements under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). It uses a state-based funding approach so state agencies can provide technical assistance to local NFIP communities and review whether those communities are meeting NFIP standards.
What is the main purpose of CAP SSSE funding?
The program is intended to reduce flood losses over time by building durable floodplain management capacity at the state and community levels. Instead of relying only on federal staffing and oversight, FEMA supports states so they can help communities correctly apply NFIP floodplain rules and address gaps in local implementation.
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
Eligibility was limited to state governments. The program structure is state-centered and aligns with the NFIP framework that emphasizes coordination among FEMA, states, and participating communities.
What type of award is CAP SSSE described as?
This opportunity was offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement. That means FEMA expected an active partnership relationship with recipients, rather than a simple pass-through grant with minimal federal involvement.
What kinds of activities does CAP SSSE support?
The funding category is described as state floodplain management technical assistance. Supported activities include helping local NFIP participating communities apply NFIP floodplain management requirements correctly, improving local floodplain management programs, and identifying and addressing deficiencies when community practices do not meet minimum federal requirements.
How do states typically use CAP SSSE to support FEMA and communities?
In practice, CAP SSSE supports state personnel capacity to assist FEMA Regional offices with work such as community outreach, interpretation of floodplain management standards, and monitoring and evaluation of how local communities implement NFIP requirements.
How does CAP SSSE relate to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)?
CAP SSSE is designed to strengthen community compliance with NFIP floodplain management requirements. Under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, federal flood insurance availability is tied to a community adopting and enforcing floodplain management measures that meet or exceed minimum criteria in 44 CFR Part 60.3.
What floodplain management measures are communities expected to adopt under the NFIP?
The opportunity description notes that NFIP minimum criteria (referenced in 44 CFR Part 60.3) can be implemented through local ordinances, building codes, zoning provisions, or similar legal tools.
Why is the program structured to fund states rather than funding communities directly?
The rationale described is that state officials are often well positioned to help communities because they understand how state authorities, state programs, and local ordinances interact, and they tend to have familiarity with local governance structures and regional flood risks. CAP SSSE leverages that state-level position to provide hands-on support to local communities.
What is a State Coordinating Agency and how does it connect to CAP SSSE?
Under 44 CFR 60.25, governors designate a State Coordinating Agency to carry out NFIP-related flood loss reduction activities. CAP SSSE leverages that designated capacity by funding states to serve as key technical partners in NFIP implementation and community assistance.
How many awards were expected under this opportunity?
The listing indicates an expected 50 awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed was $10,000,000.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was listed under CFDA 97.023 (Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The summary information indicates that cost sharing or matching was required, but it does not specify the matching percentage or how the match must be calculated.
Were there minimum or maximum award amounts listed?
The award ceiling and award floor were both listed as $0. This typically indicates that individual award amounts were not preset in the public synopsis and would be determined through FEMA guidance, negotiated cooperative agreement budgets, or program-specific allocation formulas.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on March 28, 2012. The application closing date was June 1, 2012.
What were the created and archive dates shown in the listing?
The listing shows a created date of March 29, 2012, and an archive date of July 31, 2012.
Which FEMA office issued this opportunity?
The issuing office is identified as FEMA Region 10.
Where can applicants or the public find additional program information?
The listing points to FEMA's website at www.fema.gov for additional program information.
Who is listed as the contact for access issues related to the full announcement?
For access issues related to the full announcement, the contact provided is the Systems and Business Support Branch at FEMA via the email address GMD Systems Branch@fema.gov.
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