Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS FEMACAPSSSE 08 001
Apply for DHS FEMACAPSSSE 08 001
- The Department of Homeland Security FEMA 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" 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 Nov 28, 2007 and posted on Nov 28, 2007.
- Applicants must submit their applications by States wishing to enter into a cooperative agreement should work with their FEMA regional office to determine application deadlines, develop the agreement and the associated tasks and performance measures.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $7,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $7,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 52 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- FEMA Regional Offices in conjunction with FEMA Headquarters award funding to eligible States. The grant agreement is the administrative and funding mechanism which ensures FEMA with a single method of delivering Federal financial assistance to States. 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element (CAP SSSE) is a discretionary FEMA grant program under the Department of Homeland Security designed to strengthen how states support communities that participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Its core purpose is flood loss reduction: CAP SSSE funds help states provide hands-on technical assistance to NFIP communities and evaluate how well those communities are carrying out required floodplain management activities. In practice, the program is meant to build and sustain floodplain management expertise at both the community and state level, so local governments are better equipped to administer NFIP standards, reduce future flood damages, and improve overall compliance and performance.
Funding is provided through a state grant mechanism, typically structured as a cooperative agreement coordinated between FEMA Headquarters and FEMA Regional Offices. The eligible applicant is the state entity designated by the Governor as the State Coordinating Agency under 44 CFR 60.25, meaning the program is not broadly open to local governments, nonprofits, or individuals applying directly. FEMA uses this single state-level award structure as the administrative and financial vehicle to deliver federal assistance and to tie funding to specific tasks, deliverables, and performance measures agreed upon with the state and the FEMA regional office.
A key financial condition is the cost share requirement: every state receiving CAP SSSE funds must provide a 25 percent non-federal match. Continued funding is generally expected from year to year as long as the program remains active and the state maintains the necessary capability and meets performance goals. At the same time, the announcement makes clear that annual funding levels are not guaranteed to stay constant. Amounts may rise or fall based on demonstrated need, the state s capability, performance outcomes, FEMA priorities, and the availability of federal funds in a given year.
For this funding opportunity (DHS FEMACAPSSSE 08 001; CFDA 97.023), FEMA anticipated up to 52 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of 7,500,000. The listed award ceiling is 7,500,000 and the award floor is 0, reflecting that totals and individual state allocations can vary and may be determined through the regional cooperative agreement process rather than a single uniform award size. The activity category is labeled as Other, with the explanation emphasizing program goals around NFIP community assistance, evaluation, and capacity building in floodplain management.
Instead of a fixed national application deadline, states interested in participating are instructed to coordinate directly with their FEMA Regional Office to set timelines, develop the cooperative agreement, and define the associated tasks and performance measures. For access issues or administrative questions, the posting lists a FEMA grants management contact: Bianca Costa, Grants Management Specialist, at 202 786 9503.
CAP SSSE (Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element) - FAQs
What is the CAP SSSE grant program?
The Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element (CAP SSSE) is a discretionary FEMA grant program under the Department of Homeland Security. It is designed to strengthen how states support communities that participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), with a core focus on reducing flood losses.
What is the main purpose of CAP SSSE funding?
The program is intended to reduce flood losses by helping states provide hands-on technical assistance to NFIP communities and evaluate how well those communities are carrying out required floodplain management activities.
How does CAP SSSE help communities and states in practice?
CAP SSSE funds are used to build and sustain floodplain management expertise at both the community and state level. The goal is to improve local governments' ability to administer NFIP standards, reduce future flood damages, and improve overall compliance and performance.
Is CAP SSSE a competitive or formula grant?
CAP SSSE is described as a discretionary FEMA grant program and is delivered through a state grant mechanism, typically structured as a cooperative agreement coordinated between FEMA Headquarters and FEMA Regional Offices.
Who is eligible to apply for CAP SSSE?
The eligible applicant is the state entity designated by the Governor as the State Coordinating Agency under 44 CFR 60.25. The opportunity is not broadly open to local governments, nonprofits, or individuals applying directly.
Can local governments apply directly for CAP SSSE funds?
No. The program uses a single state-level award structure, and the eligible applicant is the Governor-designated State Coordinating Agency under 44 CFR 60.25.
Can nonprofits or individuals apply directly?
No. The opportunity is not broadly open to nonprofits or individuals applying directly.
How is the award administered?
Funding is typically provided through a cooperative agreement coordinated between FEMA Headquarters and FEMA Regional Offices. The state-level award serves as the administrative and financial vehicle to deliver federal assistance.
How are tasks and deliverables defined for this grant?
Funding is tied to specific tasks, deliverables, and performance measures that are agreed upon with the state and the FEMA regional office as part of the cooperative agreement process.
What types of activities does CAP SSSE support?
The program supports activities tied to NFIP community assistance, evaluation of community floodplain management activities, and capacity building in floodplain management expertise at the state and community level.
What is the cost share or match requirement?
Every state receiving CAP SSSE funds must provide a 25 percent non-federal match.
Is CAP SSSE funding expected to continue year to year?
Continued funding is generally expected from year to year as long as the program remains active and the state maintains the necessary capability and meets performance goals.
Are annual funding levels guaranteed to remain the same?
No. The announcement indicates that annual funding levels are not guaranteed to stay constant. Amounts may rise or fall based on demonstrated need, the state's capability, performance outcomes, FEMA priorities, and the availability of federal funds in a given year.
What is the funding opportunity number and CFDA number for CAP SSSE?
The funding opportunity is listed as DHS FEMACAPSSSE 08 001, and the CFDA number is 97.023.
How many awards did FEMA anticipate making under this opportunity?
FEMA anticipated up to 52 awards for this funding opportunity.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed for this opportunity is 7,500,000.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The listed award ceiling is 7,500,000 and the award floor is 0, reflecting that totals and individual state allocations can vary.
Does each state receive the same award amount?
No. The information indicates that individual state allocations can vary and may be determined through the regional cooperative agreement process rather than a single uniform award size.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is labeled as "Other," with an explanation emphasizing goals around NFIP community assistance, evaluation, and capacity building in floodplain management.
Is there a fixed national application deadline?
No. Instead of a fixed national application deadline, states are instructed to coordinate directly with their FEMA Regional Office to set timelines, develop the cooperative agreement, and define tasks and performance measures.
Who should states contact to begin the application or coordination process?
States interested in participating should coordinate directly with their FEMA Regional Office to establish timelines and develop the cooperative agreement.
Who is the listed grants management contact for access or administrative questions?
The posting lists Bianca Costa, Grants Management Specialist, as the FEMA grants management contact.
What is the phone number for the grants management contact?
The phone number provided for Bianca Costa is 202 786 9503.
How does FEMA decide whether funding may increase or decrease for a state?
The announcement notes that funding amounts may change based on demonstrated need, the state's capability, performance outcomes, FEMA priorities, and the availability of federal funds in a given year.
What is the relationship between CAP SSSE and the NFIP?
CAP SSSE is specifically focused on strengthening how states support communities that participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) by improving technical assistance, evaluation, compliance, and floodplain management capacity.
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