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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 Apr 17, 2013 and posted on Apr 17, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 31, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $5,000,000.00 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 local floodplain management responsibilities. The core idea is simple: FEMA funds state-level floodplain management programs so state staff can help communities reduce flood risk, stay in compliance with NFIP rules, and improve day-to-day implementation of floodplain management measures. CAP SSSE works as a state grant mechanism to make sure participating communities are actually meeting the NFIP's flood loss reduction objectives, not just adopting policies on paper.
This opportunity is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, which generally means FEMA expects active coordination with the recipient state during the period of performance, not just a hands-off grant. The funding activity is described as state floodplain management technical assistance, reflecting the program's focus on practical support to local jurisdictions and oversight of how floodplain management standards are being applied. The program was posted April 17, 2013, with an application closing date of May 31, 2013, and an estimated total funding amount of $5,000,000. FEMA anticipated roughly 50 awards. While the listing shows award floor and ceiling as $0, that typically indicates the amounts vary by state and are not specified in the summary record rather than meaning the awards are literally zero.
Eligible applicants are state governments. The eligibility basis is tied directly to the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 and FEMA's implementing regulations. Under the Act, FEMA cannot provide flood insurance in a community unless that community adopts and enforces floodplain management measures that meet or exceed minimum NFIP criteria found in 44 CFR Part 60.3. Because NFIP participation depends on effective local enforcement of these standards, the Act also directs FEMA to work closely with states and communities and provide needed technical assistance. CAP SSSE operationalizes that federal-state partnership by funding states to assist communities with ordinance implementation, administration of floodplain development requirements, and other compliance-related responsibilities.
A major feature of CAP SSSE is performance monitoring and evaluation. States funded under this program are expected to help FEMA Regions by monitoring community implementation of floodplain management activities, evaluating whether local programs are working as intended, and supporting corrective actions when deficiencies are found. In practice, this can include community assistance visits, guidance on interpreting flood maps and floodway requirements, technical help with permits and substantial improvement/substantial damage determinations, and support for updating ordinances, codes, and procedures so they meet NFIP minimum standards and any stronger state requirements. The program is also explicitly aimed at building long-term capability, meaning it is not only about fixing a single issue in one community but about increasing both state and local expertise so communities can manage floodplain development more effectively over time.
The announcement notes that governors have authority under 44 CFR 60.25 to designate a State Coordinating Agency to carry out NFIP flood loss reduction activities. CAP SSSE is structured around that state coordinating role, recognizing that state officials can often be especially effective messengers and problem-solvers because they understand how state laws, agencies, and related programs interact with local ordinances and enforcement practices. That local-state familiarity can make technical assistance more relevant and can help align floodplain management with other state priorities such as hazard mitigation planning, building code enforcement, environmental permitting, and community development.
This specific posting is associated with FEMA Region 2, and it is cataloged under CFDA 97.023. The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning states generally must contribute some non-federal share consistent with the program's terms (the exact match details are usually spelled out in the full announcement or program guidance). For further details, the notice points applicants to FEMA's CAP SSSE program page and provides a FEMA systems support contact for applicants who have trouble accessing the announcement electronically.
Community Assistance Program - State Support Services Element (CAP SSSE) FAQs
What is the CAP SSSE grant opportunity?
The Community Assistance Program - State Support Services Element (CAP SSSE) is a FEMA grant opportunity intended to strengthen how communities participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) carry out local floodplain management responsibilities. FEMA funds state-level floodplain management programs so state staff can support communities with compliance, day-to-day implementation, and flood risk reduction.
What is the main purpose of CAP SSSE?
The main purpose is to ensure NFIP communities are actually implementing flood loss reduction measures in practice, not just adopting policies on paper. CAP SSSE supports technical assistance and oversight so floodplain management programs work as intended and communities remain aligned with NFIP requirements.
Who is eligible to apply for CAP SSSE?
Eligible applicants are state governments. The eligibility basis is tied to the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 and FEMA regulations related to NFIP participation and enforcement of floodplain management measures.
Is this funding meant for local governments to apply directly?
No. Based on the opportunity description, the applicant eligibility is for state governments. The grant is designed to fund state programs so they can provide technical assistance and oversight to local NFIP communities.
What type of award is CAP SSSE?
CAP SSSE is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement. This generally indicates FEMA expects active coordination with the recipient state during the period of performance, rather than a purely hands-off relationship.
What does it mean that CAP SSSE is a cooperative agreement?
The listing describes it as a cooperative agreement, which typically means FEMA anticipates ongoing involvement and coordination with the state recipient while the work is carried out, rather than simply issuing funds with minimal interaction.
What kinds of activities does CAP SSSE fund?
The funding activity is described as state floodplain management technical assistance. Examples mentioned include monitoring community implementation of floodplain management measures, evaluating whether local programs are working, supporting corrective actions when deficiencies are found, and providing practical help on ordinance implementation and administration of floodplain development requirements.
How does CAP SSSE connect to the NFIP?
Under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, 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 minimum requirements referenced in 44 CFR Part 60.3). CAP SSSE supports states in helping communities implement and enforce those requirements so communities can meet NFIP flood loss reduction objectives.
What NFIP regulations are referenced in the opportunity?
The opportunity references minimum NFIP criteria found in 44 CFR Part 60.3 and notes the governor authority in 44 CFR 60.25 to designate a State Coordinating Agency to carry out NFIP flood loss reduction activities.
What is performance monitoring and evaluation under CAP SSSE?
Performance monitoring and evaluation is described as a major feature of the program. States funded under CAP SSSE are expected to help FEMA Regions by monitoring community implementation of floodplain management activities, evaluating how well local programs are working, and supporting corrective actions when deficiencies are identified.
What types of on-the-ground support might states provide to communities?
The opportunity notes that, in practice, CAP SSSE support can include community assistance visits, guidance on interpreting flood maps and floodway requirements, technical help with permits, assistance with substantial improvement and substantial damage determinations, and support for updating ordinances, codes, and procedures to meet NFIP minimum standards and any stronger state requirements.
Does CAP SSSE support corrective actions if a community is not meeting requirements?
Yes. The description states that funded states are expected to support corrective actions when deficiencies are found during monitoring and evaluation of community floodplain management implementation.
Is CAP SSSE focused on short-term fixes or long-term capability?
The program is explicitly aimed at building long-term capability. It is described as not only addressing single issues in individual communities, but also increasing state and local expertise over time so communities can manage floodplain development more effectively.
What is the role of the State Coordinating Agency mentioned in the opportunity?
The notice states that governors have authority under 44 CFR 60.25 to designate a State Coordinating Agency to carry out NFIP flood loss reduction activities. CAP SSSE is structured around this state coordinating role and supports states in assisting communities with NFIP-related implementation and compliance responsibilities.
Why does FEMA fund states rather than only working directly with communities?
The opportunity explains that state officials can be effective messengers and problem-solvers because they understand how state laws, agencies, and related programs interact with local ordinances and enforcement practices. This familiarity can make technical assistance more relevant and help align floodplain management with other state priorities.
What other state priorities can CAP SSSE help align with floodplain management?
The opportunity notes alignment with priorities such as hazard mitigation planning, building code enforcement, environmental permitting, and community development.
When was this CAP SSSE opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posting date is listed as April 17, 2013, and the application closing date is listed as May 31, 2013.
How much total funding was estimated for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $5,000,000.
How many awards did FEMA anticipate making?
The opportunity indicates FEMA anticipated roughly 50 awards.
Why does the listing show an award floor and ceiling of $0?
The opportunity summary shows an award floor and ceiling of $0, and it explains that this typically indicates award amounts vary by state and are not specified in the summary record, rather than meaning awards are literally zero dollars.
What FEMA Region is associated with this specific posting?
This specific posting is associated with FEMA Region 2.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is cataloged under CFDA 97.023.
Is there a cost share or match requirement?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning states generally must contribute a non-federal share consistent with the program terms. The specific match details are noted as typically being provided in the full announcement or program guidance.
Where can applicants find additional CAP SSSE details?
The notice points applicants to FEMA's CAP SSSE program page for further details.
What if an applicant has trouble accessing the announcement electronically?
The opportunity provides a FEMA systems support contact for applicants who have trouble accessing the announcement electronically.
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