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Cooperating Technical Partner (CTP) Program Grant Opportunity FAQs

What is this grant opportunity called?

This opportunity is the Cooperating Technical Partner (CTP) Program grant opportunity. It is identified as Funding Opportunity Number DHS 09 GPD 045 010 and CFDA 97.045.

Which federal agency is offering the opportunity?

The awarding agency is FEMA, specifically FEMA Region 10.

Is this a formula grant or a discretionary program?

It is a discretionary FEMA program offered through a cooperative agreement.

What is the main purpose of the CTP Program funding described here?

The main goal is to fund qualified CTP partners so they can carry out program management and mapping-related work that supports flood hazard identification.

Does this opportunity fund a fixed list of projects?

No. The announcement explains that it is not a one-size-fits-all grant with a fixed project list. The specific activities that may be supported are tied to the CTP program guidance published for each fiscal year.

How are eligible activities determined?

Eligible activities and expectations are defined in the annual CTP program guidance for the applicable fiscal year, and they may shift over time based on that guidance.

Who is the opportunity intended for?

It is aimed at organizations that already participate in the CTP program and can demonstrate they are positioned to contribute meaningfully to FEMA flood hazard mapping and related efforts.

What is the basic eligibility requirement?

An applicant must be a CTP partner.

What NFIP-related requirement applies to applicants?

The applicant must either be, or represent, a National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) community in good standing.

What capacity or readiness expectations are described?

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

What does it mean to have non-federally funded processes or systems already in place?

Based on the notice, this requirement signals that FEMA is looking for partners with existing capacity and infrastructure rather than groups starting from scratch, and that federal funds are intended to strengthen and accelerate ongoing, established programs.

What kinds of work are generally supported under this announcement?

The work generally centers on program management and mapping activities that support flood hazard identification.

Do supported projects have to be geospatial or GIS-based?

No. The notice specifically states that eligible projects or initiatives may or may not involve geospatial issues, as long as they fit within the annual CTP guidance and the FEMA-approved scope.

What are examples of geospatial versus non-geospatial work mentioned or implied in the notice?

The notice leaves room for technical mapping tasks often associated with spatial data, GIS workflows, floodplain modeling, map maintenance, and related technical products. It also allows non-geospatial or indirectly related activities that still contribute to identifying and communicating flood hazards, provided they align with annual guidance and FEMA approval.

Which types of applicants are listed as eligible?

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

Are multi-jurisdictional entities eligible to apply?

The eligibility information highlights multi-jurisdictional entities, indicating that partnerships or consortia spanning multiple jurisdictions may apply when structured appropriately and consistent with FEMA requirements.

Is cost sharing or matching required?

No stated cost-sharing or matching requirement is included for this opportunity.

How is this opportunity classified in terms of funding activity?

The program is categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development for funding activity classification purposes, reflecting the technical and analytical nature of much of the work supported.

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

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

Is this a current funding notice?

Based on the dates provided, this notice is a historical posting for that cycle. The description notes that the CTP program itself has continued in various forms over time.

Where can someone get help if they cannot access the full announcement?

The notice points to FEMA resources, including the FEMA Map Assistance Center at 1-877-FEMA-MAP (1-877-336-2627) and the email contact ctp@mapmodteam.com.

Where does the announcement direct applicants for additional program information?

The additional information link in the announcement directs readers to FEMA's CTP program information page, where program background, guidance, and partner-related details are typically maintained.

Why is the annual guidance important for planning an application?

Because the eligible work and expectations are defined in the annual CTP program guidance and may shift over time, applicants need to align proposed activities to the guidance for the relevant fiscal year and a FEMA-approved scope.