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FY 2013 FEMA Region 7 Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program Grant (DHS 13 MT 045 007 99) - FAQs

1) What is this funding opportunity?

This is the Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program Region 7 discretionary funding opportunity from FEMA. It is issued under Funding Opportunity Number DHS 13 MT 045 007 99 and CFDA 97.045, and it uses a cooperative agreement to fund eligible partners doing flood risk-related work.

2) What is the main purpose of the CTP Region 7 award?

The core goal is to provide federal funds so existing FEMA Cooperating Technical Partners can carry out program management functions and technical activities tied to flood hazard and risk analysis. This includes mapping-related tasks and other efforts that support flood hazard and risk identification and management.

3) Is this opportunity only for flood mapping projects?

No. While much of the CTP Program is associated with flood hazard mapping and related data, the announcement notes that eligible projects or initiatives may or may not involve geospatial issues. In other words, the funding can support non-mapping efforts as long as they contribute to flood hazard and risk identification and management.

4) What type of award mechanism does FEMA use for this opportunity?

FEMA uses a cooperative agreement. This generally indicates FEMA expects substantial involvement in the funded work compared to a standard grant, and that work scope and deliverables may be shaped through agreement terms and ongoing coordination.

5) Who is eligible to apply?

To be eligible, an applicant must already be a FEMA Cooperating Technical Partner (CTP), meaning the applicant has a signed Partnership Agreement with FEMA Headquarters or a FEMA Regional Office.

6) What does it mean to be a FEMA Cooperating Technical Partner (CTP) for eligibility purposes?

For this announcement, it means the organization already has a signed Partnership Agreement with FEMA Headquarters or a FEMA Regional Office. This opportunity is intended to support existing CTPs rather than create new CTP relationships from scratch.

7) Is National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) status part of eligibility?

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

8) What capacity or performance expectations does FEMA have for applicants?

FEMA expects applicants to demonstrate they can meet CTP Program performance metrics and that they have internal capacity to provide timely, accurate reporting that documents progress and achievements.

9) Are applicants required to have existing non-federal capabilities before applying?

Yes. A key requirement is that applicants already have non-federally funded processes and/or systems in place that support activities contributing to flood hazard and risk identification. FEMA’s intent is to build on established capability rather than fund the creation of a program from scratch.

10) What system must recipients use to manage and track the funded work?

Recipients must agree to conduct and track the work using FEMA’s Mapping Information Platform (MIP).

11) How often are recipients expected to update activity status in FEMA's Mapping Information Platform (MIP)?

The announcement expects partners to update activities within the MIP every 30 days in the Studies Workflow, and even more frequently when working within the Revisions Workflow.

12) How many awards does FEMA expect to make, and what is the total estimated funding?

The opportunity anticipates making about four awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $1,563,000.

13) Is there a minimum or maximum award amount listed?

No. The listing shows no stated award ceiling or floor (both are listed as 0). This typically suggests award sizes may vary based on project scope, regional priorities, and negotiation under the cooperative agreement framework.

14) Is cost sharing or matching required?

Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, so recipients should plan to contribute non-federal resources consistent with program rules and the terms FEMA sets in the award.

15) What types of organizations are listed as eligible applicant types?

Eligible applicant types listed include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, federally recognized tribal governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations other than institutions of higher education (with the overarching requirement that the applicant is already a CTP).

16) 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 analysis, risk assessment, and the systems and workflows that support FEMA flood mapping and NFIP-related decisions.

17) What are the key dates shown for the announcement?

Key dates provided include: Posted date of July 25, 2013; creation date of August 12, 2013; original closing date of August 11, 2013; current closing date of August 16, 2013; and the opportunity was archived on September 10, 2013.

18) The dates look unusual (for example, the original closing date is before the creation date). How should that be interpreted?

The announcement lists multiple date fields (posted, creation, original closing, current closing, archived). Based on the information provided, the most actionable deadline shown is the current closing date of August 16, 2013, and the opportunity is shown as archived as of September 10, 2013.

19) Is this opportunity still active?

The information provided indicates the opportunity was archived on September 10, 2013, which generally means it is no longer accepting applications.

20) Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?

FEMA provided a contact point through the Systems and Business Support Branch at GMD Systems via email: GMD Systems Branch@fema.gov.

21) Where is additional program information referenced?

Additional program information is referenced through FEMA’s Cooperating Technical Partners program webpage (as noted in the announcement summary).