Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 13 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 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/cooperative agreement opportunity designed to strengthen how National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) communities manage flood risk. Its core aim is to make sure participating communities are actually meeting the NFIP's flood loss reduction goals by improving on-the-ground floodplain management practices, helping communities stay compliant with NFIP rules, and building long-term expertise within both local governments and State agencies. Instead of FEMA doing all assistance and monitoring directly, CAP SSSE uses a State grant mechanism so States can serve as key partners, supplying personnel and technical capacity that supplement FEMA Regional efforts.
In practical terms, CAP SSSE funds States to provide technical assistance to communities that participate in the NFIP and to evaluate how well those communities are implementing required floodplain management activities. That includes helping communities interpret and apply NFIP minimum standards (such as those tied to floodplain ordinances, building codes, or zoning provisions), identifying gaps in local programs, and supporting corrective actions where community performance is not meeting requirements. The program is anchored in the NFIP framework established by the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, which generally prohibits 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. CAP SSSE fits into that statutory structure by supporting the ongoing technical assistance, monitoring, and compliance-oriented work that keeps communities eligible for NFIP flood insurance.
A key feature of this program is that it relies on designated State Coordinating Agencies. Under 44 CFR 60.25, Governors may designate the State agency best suited to carry out NFIP-related flood loss reduction activities, and CAP SSSE is structured around that State role. FEMA's rationale is that State officials can often deliver more effective support because they understand the specific State legal and administrative environment, how State programs interact with local floodplain management ordinances, and how local permitting and enforcement systems work in practice. By funding States to provide these services, FEMA aims to expand floodplain management capability across the State and local levels, not just resolve isolated compliance issues.
The opportunity is a discretionary cooperative agreement (rather than a formula entitlement), listed under CFDA 97.023, with the activity focus described as State Floodplain Management Technical Assistance. The estimated total funding amount is $5,000,000, with an expected 50 awards, indicating relatively broad distribution across eligible States rather than a small number of large grants. The award ceiling and floor are listed as $0, which commonly signals that award amounts vary and are determined through the application and negotiation process rather than being pre-set in the public synopsis. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning States should expect to contribute some level of non-federal share consistent with the terms of the award.
Eligibility is limited to State governments, consistent with the purpose of building State capacity to support NFIP communities and to formalize the State-FEMA partnership in delivering technical assistance and oversight. The issuing agency is FEMA (noted here as Region 4), and the original posting date was April 17, 2013, with an application closing date of May 31, 2013 (and an archive date of September 30, 2013). Additional program information was referenced through FEMA's CAP SSSE webpage, and a FEMA systems/business support contact was provided for applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically.
Overall, CAP SSSE is best understood as a capacity-building and compliance-support grant that helps ensure NFIP communities maintain strong, enforceable floodplain management programs. By funding State-level expertise to assist communities and evaluate performance, FEMA uses CAP SSSE to improve consistency in NFIP implementation, reduce flood losses over time, and protect the integrity of the flood insurance program by helping communities meet the requirements that keep them eligible for coverage.
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/cooperative agreement opportunity designed to strengthen how National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) communities manage flood risk. It focuses on improving real-world floodplain management practices, supporting compliance with NFIP requirements, and building long-term expertise within State agencies and local governments.
What is the main purpose of CAP SSSE?
The core aim is to help ensure participating communities are meeting the NFIP's flood loss reduction goals by improving floodplain management on the ground, helping communities stay compliant with NFIP rules, and expanding technical capability at the State and local levels.
How does CAP SSSE work compared to FEMA providing assistance directly?
Rather than FEMA doing all assistance and monitoring directly, CAP SSSE uses a State grant mechanism. States act as key partners by supplying personnel and technical capacity that supplement FEMA Regional efforts.
What types of activities does CAP SSSE fund States to perform?
CAP SSSE funds States to provide technical assistance to NFIP-participating communities and to evaluate how well those communities implement required floodplain management activities. This includes helping communities interpret and apply NFIP minimum standards, identifying gaps in local floodplain management programs, and supporting corrective actions when community performance is not meeting requirements.
What does "technical assistance" mean in the CAP SSSE context?
Within CAP SSSE, technical assistance includes helping communities understand and apply NFIP minimum standards tied to local floodplain ordinances, building codes, or zoning provisions, and helping communities address program weaknesses that could affect compliance and NFIP eligibility.
Does CAP SSSE involve monitoring or evaluation of communities?
Yes. A practical element of CAP SSSE is evaluating how well NFIP communities are implementing required floodplain management activities, including identifying compliance gaps and supporting corrective actions where needed.
How is CAP SSSE connected to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)?
CAP SSSE is anchored in the NFIP framework established by the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968. It supports the technical assistance, monitoring, and compliance-oriented work that helps communities maintain eligibility for NFIP flood insurance by adopting and enforcing floodplain management measures that meet or exceed minimum criteria.
Why do NFIP communities need to meet minimum floodplain management criteria?
Under the NFIP framework, FEMA generally cannot provide 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. CAP SSSE supports the work that helps communities keep those measures in place and functioning.
What regulations are referenced for the NFIP minimum criteria?
The opportunity references the NFIP minimum criteria in 44 CFR Part 60.3 and also notes the State Coordinating Agency role described in 44 CFR 60.25.
What is a State Coordinating Agency and why does it matter for CAP SSSE?
Under 44 CFR 60.25, Governors may designate the State agency best suited to carry out NFIP-related flood loss reduction activities. CAP SSSE is structured around that State role, relying on designated State Coordinating Agencies to deliver floodplain management technical assistance and related support.
Why does FEMA use a State-based approach for CAP SSSE?
FEMA's rationale is that State officials can often provide more effective support because they understand the State's legal and administrative environment, how State programs interact with local floodplain management ordinances, and how local permitting and enforcement systems work in practice. Funding States is intended to expand floodplain management capability across State and local levels.
Is CAP SSSE a formula grant or a competitive/discretionary award?
CAP SSSE is described as a discretionary cooperative agreement rather than a formula entitlement. This means awards are not automatically distributed by formula and are determined through an application and award process.
What is the assistance listing/CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 97.023, with the activity focus described as State Floodplain Management Technical Assistance.
How much total funding is available under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount is $5,000,000.
How many awards does FEMA expect to make?
The expected number of awards is 50, suggesting relatively broad distribution across eligible States rather than a small number of large awards.
Are there minimum or maximum award amounts?
The award ceiling and floor are both listed as $0. This commonly indicates that award amounts vary and are determined through the application and negotiation process rather than being pre-set in the public synopsis.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning States should expect to contribute some level of non-federal share consistent with the terms of the award.
Who is eligible to apply for CAP SSSE?
Eligibility is limited to State governments, consistent with the program's purpose of building State capacity to support NFIP communities and formalizing the State-FEMA partnership for technical assistance and oversight.
Which federal agency issues this opportunity?
The issuing agency is FEMA, noted here as Region 4.
What were the key dates for the opportunity posting and application deadline?
The original posting date was April 17, 2013, and the application closing date was May 31, 2013. An archive date of September 30, 2013 was also provided.
Where was additional information referenced for this opportunity?
Additional program information was referenced through FEMA's CAP SSSE webpage.
What if an applicant could not access the full announcement electronically?
A FEMA systems/business support contact was provided for applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically.
What is CAP SSSE ultimately trying to improve over time?
CAP SSSE is intended to improve consistency in NFIP implementation, reduce flood losses over time, and protect the integrity of the flood insurance program by helping communities meet the requirements that keep them eligible for coverage.
How should CAP SSSE be summarized in plain terms?
It is a capacity-building and compliance-support grant that funds State-level expertise to assist NFIP communities and evaluate performance so local floodplain management programs remain strong, enforceable, and aligned with NFIP requirements.
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