Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 13 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 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 help make sure local communities that participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) are actually meeting the NFIP's flood loss reduction goals. In practical terms, the program uses a state-level grant mechanism to strengthen day-to-day floodplain management across participating communities by funding states to provide hands-on technical assistance and to review how well communities are carrying out required floodplain management activities. The overall idea is capacity-building: improving both community and state expertise so floodplain rules are implemented consistently, problems are caught early, and corrective actions are taken before they become larger compliance or flood risk issues.
This opportunity is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, which typically means the federal agency expects ongoing coordination and substantial involvement in how the work is carried out, rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. The funding activity is described as state floodplain management technical assistance, reflecting that the core work is technical support, monitoring, evaluation, and strengthening compliance with NFIP standards. FEMA Region 3 is listed as the agency/region associated with the posting, and the program is connected to CFDA 97.023.
Eligibility is limited to state governments, reflecting the program structure that relies on states as key partners in supporting and overseeing local floodplain management. The legal and regulatory backdrop is the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, which prevents FEMA from providing flood insurance in a community unless that community adopts and enforces floodplain management measures meeting or exceeding the minimum criteria in 44 CFR Part 60.3. Those measures often appear as floodplain management ordinances, building codes, and zoning provisions. The Act also directs FEMA to work closely with states and communities participating in the NFIP and to provide needed technical assistance. CAP SSSE is one way FEMA fulfills that directive by effectively extending FEMA's reach through trained state personnel.
A key feature of CAP SSSE is the formal state partnering arrangement that makes state staff available to assist and supplement FEMA regional offices. States help deliver technical assistance to NFIP communities and also help monitor and evaluate community performance, including following up on identified issues and pursuing corrective actions when a community is not meeting its floodplain management responsibilities. The announcement highlights why states are well positioned for this role: state officials often have strong familiarity with how local ordinances interact with state authorities, and they understand related state programs that connect with floodplain management, permitting, construction standards, hazard mitigation, and other land-use controls. The program also references 44 CFR 60.25, under which governors designate a State Coordinating Agency to lead flood loss reduction activities tied to the NFIP, reinforcing that the state is the primary channel for delivering CAP SSSE support.
From a funding standpoint, the posting estimated a total of $5,000,000 in available funding and anticipated around 50 awards. The listing shows no stated award ceiling or floor (both recorded as 0), which typically indicates the amounts may vary based on allocation formulas, state work plans, negotiated scopes, or other program considerations rather than a fixed minimum or maximum in the public synopsis. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning states are expected to contribute a portion of resources toward the supported activities, whether through cash, in-kind contributions, or other allowable matches depending on the full program guidance.
The opportunity was posted on April 17, 2013, with an application closing date of May 31, 2013, and it was archived on September 30, 2013. For additional program background, the announcement referenced a FEMA webpage for CAP SSSE. For technical issues accessing the announcement, the contact listed is FEMA's Systems and Business Support Branch (GMD), reachable at SystemsBranch@fema.gov.
CAP SSSE (Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element) - FAQs
What is the CAP SSSE grant opportunity?
The Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element (CAP SSSE) is a FEMA grant opportunity designed to strengthen day-to-day floodplain management in communities that participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). It does this by funding states to provide hands-on technical assistance to communities and to review how well communities are carrying out required floodplain management activities tied to NFIP participation.
What is the main goal of CAP SSSE?
The main goal is flood loss reduction through capacity-building. CAP SSSE aims to improve state and local expertise so floodplain management rules are implemented consistently, issues are identified early, and corrective actions happen before problems become larger compliance or flood risk concerns.
How does CAP SSSE support local communities in practice?
CAP SSSE supports communities indirectly through the state. States use the grant to provide technical assistance and to monitor and evaluate NFIP community performance. This includes reviewing whether communities are meeting floodplain management responsibilities and following up on issues with corrective actions when needed.
What types of activities are funded under this opportunity?
The funding activity is described as state floodplain management technical assistance. Based on the posting description, core activities include technical support to NFIP communities, monitoring, evaluation, reviewing community implementation of required floodplain management activities, and supporting corrective actions when communities are not meeting NFIP standards.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state governments. The program structure relies on states as the primary partners that support and oversee local floodplain management for NFIP-participating communities.
Are local governments or communities eligible to apply directly?
No. The posting states eligibility is limited to state governments, reflecting that funds flow through the state-level mechanism rather than being awarded directly to local communities.
What is the legal authority behind CAP SSSE?
The program is tied to the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968. That Act restricts FEMA from providing flood insurance in a community unless the community adopts and enforces floodplain management measures that meet or exceed minimum criteria in 44 CFR Part 60.3. The Act also directs FEMA to work closely with states and participating communities and to provide technical assistance, which CAP SSSE helps deliver through trained state personnel.
How is NFIP participation connected to floodplain management requirements?
Under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 and FEMA regulations, a community must adopt and enforce floodplain management measures meeting or exceeding minimum requirements in 44 CFR Part 60.3 in order for FEMA to provide flood insurance in that community. These measures are often implemented through floodplain management ordinances, building codes, and zoning provisions.
What is meant by a "discretionary cooperative agreement" in this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, which generally means FEMA expects ongoing coordination and substantial involvement in how the work is performed, rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back.
What role do states play in CAP SSSE?
States serve as formal partners that make state staff available to assist and supplement FEMA regional offices. States deliver technical assistance to NFIP communities and also help monitor and evaluate community performance, including following up on identified issues and pursuing corrective actions where communities are not meeting floodplain management responsibilities.
Why does the program use states as the primary channel for assistance?
The posting highlights that states are well positioned because state officials often understand how local ordinances interact with state authorities and how related state programs connect to floodplain management, permitting, construction standards, hazard mitigation, and other land-use controls. The state role is also reinforced by 44 CFR 60.25, which involves governors designating a State Coordinating Agency to lead flood loss reduction activities tied to the NFIP.
What is 44 CFR 60.25 and how does it relate to CAP SSSE?
The opportunity references 44 CFR 60.25, under which governors designate a State Coordinating Agency to lead flood loss reduction activities associated with the NFIP. This reinforces the program structure where the state is the primary channel for delivering CAP SSSE support to communities.
Which FEMA region is associated with this posting?
The posting lists FEMA Region 3 as the agency/region associated with the announcement.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The opportunity is connected to CFDA 97.023.
How much total funding was estimated to be available?
The posting estimated a total of $5,000,000 in available funding.
How many awards were anticipated?
The posting anticipated around 50 awards.
Is there a minimum or maximum award amount?
The listing shows no stated award ceiling or floor (both are recorded as 0). This typically indicates award amounts may vary based on factors such as allocation approaches, state work plans, negotiated scopes, or other program considerations, rather than being defined by a fixed minimum or maximum in the public synopsis.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The posting indicates cost sharing or matching is required, meaning states are expected to contribute a portion of resources toward supported activities. The posting notes this could involve cash, in-kind contributions, or other allowable matches depending on the full program guidance.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on April 17, 2013, and the application closing date was May 31, 2013.
What does it mean that the opportunity was archived?
The posting indicates it was archived on September 30, 2013, which typically means the listing is no longer active for new applications under that posting.
Where was applicants directed for additional program background?
The announcement referenced a FEMA webpage for CAP SSSE for additional program background.
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the announcement?
For technical issues accessing the announcement, the posting lists FEMA's Systems and Business Support Branch (GMD) at SystemsBranch@fema.gov.
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