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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - FEMA Cooperating Technical Partner (CTP) Program (DHS 09 GPD 045 008)

What is this funding opportunity?

This is the FEMA Cooperating Technical Partner (CTP) Program discretionary funding opportunity, Funding Opportunity Number DHS 09 GPD 045 008, administered through FEMA Region 8. It supports flood hazard mapping and related mapping program management work through a cooperative agreement.

What is the purpose of the CTP Program award?

The core aim is to strengthen FEMA's flood hazard identification efforts by funding qualified CTP partners to carry out mapping-related activities and manage elements of the mapping program as outlined in the CTP program guidance for each fiscal year. The work is intended to feed into FEMA's broader flood risk and flood map products used under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

Is this a standard grant or something else?

Funding is provided as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant. This typically means FEMA expects substantial involvement during the period of performance, such as coordination on technical standards, deliverables, review cycles, and alignment with FEMA mapping requirements.

What kinds of activities does this award support?

The opportunity supports flood hazard mapping and related program management work. It also reflects a science and technology and other research and development category, indicating many supported activities involve technical analyses, data development, and mapping production methods. The announcement also notes that eligible projects may or may not be geospatial in nature.

How does this funding connect to FEMA flood maps and NFIP?

The award is meant to help local, state, tribal, and other eligible public-sector partners contribute technical work and coordination capacity that supports FEMA flood risk and flood map products used under the NFIP.

Is cost sharing or matching required?

No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility is limited to organizations that are already CTP partners (or are applying as/through a partner relationship) and that are or represent an NFIP community in good standing.

What does it mean to be an NFIP community in good standing for this opportunity?

The opportunity ties eligibility to participation and compliance standing in the NFIP. Applicants must be or represent an NFIP community in good standing, reflecting the program focus on communities actively engaged in floodplain management and flood insurance participation.

Does being an eligible organization type automatically make an applicant eligible?

No. While the announcement lists many eligible applicant types, the key gatekeepers remain CTP partnership status (or applying through a partner relationship) and being or representing an NFIP community in good standing.

What types of organizations are listed as eligible applicants?

The announcement lists: 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 multi-jurisdictional entities.

Are multi-jurisdictional applications allowed?

Yes. Multi-jurisdictional entities are listed as eligible applicants, indicating FEMA anticipates collaborations across multiple local governments or regions, which can align with flood risks that cross political boundaries.

What capability requirements apply to applicants?

Applicants must demonstrate the capability to perform the funded activities. In addition, applicants must already have non-federally funded processes and/or systems in place that support flood hazard identification work, signaling FEMA intends to fund partners with an existing operational foundation rather than those starting from scratch.

What does "non-federally funded processes and/or systems in place" imply?

It implies the applicant should already have operational workflows, tools, systems, or processes supported outside of federal funding that enable flood hazard identification work. The opportunity emphasizes existing capacity as a prerequisite to receive funding.

What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?

The funding activity category is listed as science and technology and other research and development.

Do projects have to be geospatial or GIS-based?

Not necessarily. While many activities involve technical analyses and mapping methods, the announcement explicitly notes that eligible projects may or may not be geospatial in nature.

When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?

The opportunity was posted on January 9, 2009. The closing date was September 15, 2009, and the archive date was October 15, 2009.

Which FEMA region administers this opportunity?

This opportunity is administered through FEMA Region 8.

What is the CFDA number associated with this program?

The CFDA program number associated with the opportunity is 97.045 (Cooperating Technical Partners).

Where can applicants find more information and program materials?

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

Who can be contacted for support or questions?

Support is available through the FEMA Map Assistance Center at 1-877-FEMA-MAP (1-877-336-2627) and by email at ctp@mapmodteam.com.

What kinds of FEMA involvement should awardees expect under a cooperative agreement?

Based on the cooperative agreement structure described, FEMA may be involved in coordination on technical standards, deliverables, review cycles, and ensuring alignment with FEMA mapping requirements during the period of performance.