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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Cooperating Technical Partner (CTP) Program grant opportunity?

This is a discretionary FEMA Region 2 funding opportunity that supports flood hazard mapping and related technical work through cooperative agreements. It provides federal funds to approved CTP partners to carry out mapping-related activities defined by FEMA each fiscal year in the program guidance.

What is the Funding Opportunity Number and CFDA number for this program?

The Funding Opportunity Number is DHS 08 GPD 045 002. The CFDA number is 97.045.

Which FEMA region is associated with this funding opportunity?

The opportunity is described as a FEMA Region 2 funding program.

Is this program competitive or automatic?

It is described as a discretionary funding program, indicating awards are not automatic and are subject to FEMA decision-making under the announced opportunity.

What is the main purpose of the funding?

The central purpose is to support flood hazard mapping and flood hazard identification work, including the technical and analytical tasks that support map production and related studies.

Do proposed projects have to be strictly geospatial mapping projects?

No. While mapping is the central theme, the announcement notes that eligible projects or initiatives may or may not be strictly geospatial in nature, as long as they contribute to the broader mission of flood hazard identification.

What type of award is used (grant, contract, or something else)?

Funding is provided as a grant under a cooperative agreement structure.

What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?

A cooperative agreement structure indicates FEMA is likely to have substantial involvement or collaboration in the funded work compared to a standard grant arrangement.

What activity category is associated with this opportunity?

The activity category is listed under Science and Technology and other Research and Development, reflecting the technical and analytical nature of flood hazard identification and related work.

Is there a cost share or matching requirement?

No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated for this opportunity.

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility is centered on participation in the CTP program and connection to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). An applicant must already be a CTP partner (or represent one), must either be or represent an NFIP community in good standing, and must demonstrate the capability to carry out the proposed FEMA-funded activities.

Does the applicant need to already be a CTP partner?

Yes. The eligibility description states the applicant must already be a CTP partner (or represent one).

What is meant by being an NFIP community in good standing?

The summary specifies that the applicant must be or represent an NFIP community in good standing, but it does not provide additional detail in the provided text beyond that requirement.

What capability requirements does FEMA mention?

The applicant must demonstrate the capability to carry out the proposed FEMA-funded activities.

Are applicants required to have existing non-federal systems or processes in place?

Yes. Applicants must already have non-federally funded processes and/or systems in place that support work contributing to flood hazard identification.

Why does FEMA require existing non-federally funded processes or systems?

The requirement signals FEMA is looking for organizations with existing operational capacity and infrastructure, and that federal funds are intended to enhance, extend, or accelerate credible existing programs rather than build them from scratch.

What types of organizations are listed as eligible applicants?

The opportunity lists state governments, county governments, city or township governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, public and private institutions of higher education, and multi-jurisdictional entities as eligible applicant types.

What does the "Others" category mean for eligibility?

The listing includes an "Others" category with a note to consult the additional eligibility text in the full announcement, implying there may be additional nuances or partner-specific limitations not fully captured in the summary fields.

Is this opportunity mainly for governmental entities?

The structure suggests the program is aimed at governmental and quasi-governmental entities and their technical partners that can contribute meaningfully to FEMA flood mapping objectives.

When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?

The posting indicates it was posted on February 25, 2008. The original closing date was March 28, 2008, and it was later extended to a current closing date of July 31, 2008.

What does the archive date mean for this opportunity?

The archive date is listed as August 30, 2008, which indicates when the opportunity information was scheduled to be removed from active listings.

Where can I find additional background information about the CTP program?

FEMA provided an informational link to its CTP program page: http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/ctpmain.shtm

Who is the contact for access issues related to the full announcement?

The contact listed is Bianca Costa, DHS/FEMA GPD Systems Branch Chief, reachable at bianca.costa@dhs.gov.

What kinds of work is this funding pathway best suited for?

It is positioned as a funding pathway for established FEMA CTP partners who already support flood hazard identification in NFIP communities and need targeted federal support to complete FEMA-recognized mapping tasks or closely related technical initiatives for a given fiscal year.

Does FEMA define the specific mapping-related activities that can be funded?

Yes. The summary indicates FEMA defines the mapping-related activities each fiscal year in the program guidance.

Is this opportunity tied to flood hazard identification as a broader mission?

Yes. Even when projects are not strictly geospatial, they must contribute to the broader mission of flood hazard identification.