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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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

The Cooperating Technical Partner (CTP) Program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity offered through a cooperative agreement to support partners who help FEMA improve flood hazard identification and mapping.

What kind of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?

This opportunity uses a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant. A cooperative agreement typically indicates more substantial federal involvement during performance, such as coordination, technical direction, or shared responsibilities.

What is the primary purpose of the funding?

The basic goal is to provide funding so approved CTP partners can carry out program management and mapping-related work that FEMA defines each fiscal year in its CTP program guidance.

Do funded projects have to be geospatial or mapping projects?

No. While the program is closely associated with flood maps and related technical data, eligible projects or initiatives may or may not involve geospatial work, as long as they contribute to flood hazard identification and support the broader objectives of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

How does this opportunity relate to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)?

Projects must contribute to flood hazard identification and support the broader objectives of the NFIP. Eligibility requirements also tie applicants to NFIP communities in good standing.

Who is eligible to apply?

To be eligible, an applicant must already be a CTP partner (or be able to represent one) and must be, or represent, an NFIP community in good standing. Applicants also need to demonstrate the capability to perform the proposed activities and must already have non-federally funded processes and/or systems in place that support work contributing to flood hazard identification.

What does it mean to be a CTP partner or represent one?

Eligibility requires that the applicant is already a CTP partner or can represent a CTP partner. The information provided indicates FEMA intends to fund approved CTP partners to carry out defined program management and mapping-related work.

What does it mean to be, or represent, an NFIP community in good standing?

In practice, the announcement explains this means the applicant needs to have an established relationship to NFIP participating jurisdictions and be positioned to support floodplain management and mapping responsibilities tied to FEMA programs.

What organizational types are listed as eligible applicants?

Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, federally recognized tribal governments, and both public and private institutions of higher education. The eligibility information also references multi-jurisdictional entities, generally pointing to regional collaborations or councils that coordinate across multiple local governments.

Are multi-jurisdictional or regional collaborations allowed to apply?

Yes. The eligibility information references multi-jurisdictional entities, which generally indicates regional collaborations or councils that coordinate across multiple local governments may be eligible.

Is there a cost share or matching requirement?

No cost share or matching requirement is listed for this opportunity.

If there is no match required, are there still prerequisites related to non-federal support?

Yes. Even though no cost share is listed, applicants must already have non-federally funded processes and/or systems in place that support work contributing to flood hazard identification. FEMA is looking for organizations with existing operational capacity and infrastructure where federal funds enhance and accelerate ongoing efforts rather than create a program from scratch.

What kinds of capabilities do applicants need to demonstrate?

Applicants must demonstrate the capability to perform the proposed funded activities and show that they already have non-federally funded processes and/or systems that support work contributing to flood hazard identification.

What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?

The funding activity category is listed under science and technology and other research and development, reflecting the technical nature of flood hazard data development, analysis, and mapping workflows, including projects that extend beyond pure GIS deliverables.

What is the Funding Opportunity Number and CFDA number?

The Funding Opportunity Number is DHS 09 GPD 045 001, and the CFDA number is 97.045.

Which FEMA office issued this opportunity?

The issuing office is identified as Region 1.

When was the opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?

The opportunity was posted on January 9, 2009. The application closing date was September 15, 2009. The opportunity was archived on October 15, 2009.

Where can applicants find additional program information?

Additional program information is referenced through FEMA's CTP webpage.

Who can applicants contact for help with the announcement or process?

Applicants can contact the FEMA Map Assistance Center at 1-877-FEMA-MAP (1-877-336-2627) or by email at ctp@mapmodteam.com for help accessing the full announcement or navigating the process.