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Cooperating Technical Partner (CTP) Program (CFDA 97.045) - 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 flood hazard mapping and related program management work. The overall purpose is to strengthen flood hazard identification by funding qualified CTP partners to carry out activities defined each fiscal year in FEMA's CTP program guidance.

What is the main goal of this funding?

The main goal is to help partners maintain and improve the technical, administrative, and mapping capabilities needed to support FEMA's flood mapping mission and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). In practical terms, it supports capacity and work that contributes to better flood hazard identification.

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

This opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number DHS 09 GPD 045 006 under CFDA 97.045 (Cooperating Technical Partners).

When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?

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

Which agency/office is listed as issuing this opportunity?

The issuing agency listed for this opportunity is Region 6.

What type of award is used for this program?

Awards are made using a cooperative agreement.

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

A cooperative agreement generally means FEMA expects a more hands-on federal role during the period of performance than a standard grant. Examples noted include coordination, technical guidance, and alignment with FEMA mapping standards and schedules.

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, federally recognized tribal governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and certain other entities as described in the announcement.

Are multi-jurisdictional or regional entities eligible?

The eligibility notes reference multi-jurisdictional entities, which signals that regional collaborations or organizations representing multiple communities may apply where appropriate.

Do applicants need to already be a CTP partner to receive funding?

Yes. A key condition stated is that recipients must already be CTP partners.

Is NFIP participation required?

Yes. Recipients must either be, or represent, an NFIP community in good standing.

What does "NFIP community in good standing" mean in the context of this opportunity?

The announcement specifies that the applicant must be, or represent, an NFIP community in good standing. The details of what qualifies as "good standing" are not further defined in the provided information.

What capabilities must applicants demonstrate?

Applicants need to demonstrate they have the capability to complete the funded work. They must also have non-federally funded processes and/or systems already in place that support activities contributing to flood hazard identification.

Does this program fund brand-new flood mapping programs that are starting from scratch?

Based on the eligibility conditions described, the program is structured to fund partners that can build on existing capacity (including existing non-federally funded processes and/or systems) rather than starting from scratch.

What types of activities can be funded?

The work supported focuses on program management and mapping-related activities. Specific eligible tasks are defined each year in FEMA's CTP program guidance.

Does every funded project have to involve GIS or geospatial work?

No. The announcement explicitly notes that eligible projects or initiatives may or may not involve geospatial issues. This leaves room for management, coordination, planning, data development, or process-oriented efforts as long as they contribute to flood hazard identification outcomes.

Where are the specific eligible tasks defined?

The specific eligible tasks are defined annually in FEMA's CTP program guidance.

Is there a cost share or matching requirement?

No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed for this opportunity.

Why does the announcement highlight that no cost share is required?

The announcement indicates that having no matching requirement can reduce barriers for eligible partners that might otherwise struggle to provide a local match.

How does this funding relate to FEMA's flood mapping mission and the NFIP?

The funding is intended to support activities and capabilities aligned with FEMA's flood mapping mission and the NFIP by strengthening flood hazard identification efforts and supporting the technical, administrative, and mapping functions that help carry out that mission.

Where can applicants find additional program information?

The announcement points to FEMA's CTP program webpage for more information.

Who can applicants contact for help or if they cannot access the full announcement?

Applicants can contact the FEMA Map Assistance Center at 1-877-FEMA-MAP (1-877-336-2627) or email ctp@mapmodteam.com for support, including help accessing the full announcement or other assistance.

Is this opportunity described as competitive or discretionary?

It is described as a discretionary federal grant opportunity offered through a cooperative agreement.

What kinds of organizations are emphasized as the intended recipients?

The opportunity emphasizes funding qualified CTP partners that can carry out annually defined activities and that already have existing, non-federally funded processes and/or systems supporting flood hazard identification work.