Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 15 MT 045 007 01
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- The Department of Homeland Security FEMA in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program Region 7" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 97.045 Cooperating Technical Partners.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 16, 2015 and posted on Jun 15, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 14, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,839,643.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments State governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments.
- As approved by FEMA HQ
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program for FEMA Region 7 is a discretionary funding opportunity from the Department of Homeland Security, FEMA, designed to strengthen the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) by building and deepening partnerships across federal, state, tribal, regional, and local levels. The core purpose is to reduce flood losses and improve community resilience by supporting the development, maintenance, and communication of reliable flood risk information. Through this program, FEMA can issue cooperative agreements (rather than standard grants) to support eligible partners in carrying out technical and programmatic work that helps NFIP state coordinating agencies and NFIP-participating communities keep up with their ongoing floodplain management and regulatory responsibilities, while also expanding broader capacity to mitigate flood risk across the public and private sectors.
A major emphasis of the CTP Program is increasing local involvement and ownership in flood risk data and products, particularly Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and other related risk products. FEMA frames the program as a way to build on capabilities that already exist at the state, local, or tribal level, rather than replacing them. Projects funded under the program can cover activities tied to program management, technical risk analysis and mapping, and the communication of flood hazard and risk data to stakeholders. FEMA also indicates it may provide non-monetary support, such as technical assistance, training, and/or data, to help partners deliver work within the program categories. Importantly, FEMA funding is described as additive to the resources and data a partner may already be leveraging, reinforcing the expectation that partners bring meaningful existing capacity to the table.
Eligibility is limited to qualified Cooperating Technical Partners. In practical terms, applicants must already be CTPs with a signed Partnership Agreement with FEMA Headquarters or a FEMA Regional Office. In addition, recipients must either be (or represent) an NFIP community in good standing, or be a FEMA-approved nonprofit whose primary mission supports the goals and objectives of the NFIP. FEMA also expects that applicants have established, non-federally funded processes and/or systems for collecting, developing, evaluating, disseminating, and communicating flood hazard and risk assessment data and mapping. Applicants must demonstrate the capability to carry out the funded activities, meet CTP Program performance metrics, and provide timely and accurate performance reporting to FEMA. Where applicable, partners must also agree to work within FEMAs Mapping Information Platform (MIP), keeping activities updated at least every 30 days in the Studies Workflow (and more frequently in the Revisions Workflow), which underscores the programs strong focus on routine project tracking and data management.
The opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number DHS 15 MT 045 007 01 under CFDA 97.045 (Cooperating Technical Partners). The funding instrument type is a cooperative agreement, and the activity category is listed as Science and Technology and other Research and Development, reflecting the technical nature of flood risk analysis and mapping work. FEMA Region 7 anticipated making about four awards under this announcement, with an estimated total funding amount of $3,839,643. The notice indicates no cost sharing or matching requirement. Award ceiling and floor are both listed as 0, which typically signals that award sizes may vary and are not bounded by preset minimums or maximums in the summary fields, with final amounts determined through project selection and negotiation.
Eligible applicant types include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, federally recognized tribal governments, special district governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and other entities as approved by FEMA Headquarters (noting the eligibility field states "As approved by FEMA HQ"). Since eligibility hinges on being an approved CTP with a current Partnership Agreement, interested entities are encouraged to coordinate with FEMA in advance of applying to understand current priorities, objectives, and performance measures, and to align proposed tasks accordingly. If selected, recipients must follow the requirements in the announcement, the terms and conditions of the award, and the governing Partnership Agreement, including the FEMA-approved Statement of Work or Mapping Activity Statement that defines what will be delivered.
Key dates for this FY 2015 Region 7 posting include a posted date of June 15, 2015 (created June 16, 2015). The original closing date was August 20, 2015, later updated to a current closing date of August 14, 2015, and the archive date is September 15, 2015. For reference and program information, FEMA provided a link to its Cooperating Technical Partners program webpage, and an email contact for assistance accessing the full announcement: GMD Systems Branch@fema.gov.
FAQs: FY 2015 Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program - FEMA Region 7 (DHS 15 MT 045 007 01)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 discretionary funding opportunity under the FEMA Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program for FEMA Region 7. It is offered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), FEMA, under CFDA 97.045. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement (not a standard grant).
What is the main purpose of the CTP Program in this announcement?
The core purpose is to strengthen the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) by building and deepening partnerships across federal, state, tribal, regional, and local levels. The program supports work that reduces flood losses and improves community resilience by developing, maintaining, and communicating reliable flood risk information.
Why does FEMA use cooperative agreements instead of standard grants here?
The announcement specifies that FEMA may issue cooperative agreements rather than standard grants, reflecting a more collaborative relationship where FEMA and the recipient coordinate closely on technical and programmatic work tied to NFIP and flood risk mapping/risk products.
What kinds of activities can be funded?
Funded projects may cover activities tied to: (1) program management, (2) technical risk analysis and mapping, and (3) communication of flood hazard and risk data to stakeholders. The work is intended to help NFIP state coordinating agencies and NFIP-participating communities meet floodplain management and regulatory responsibilities and build broader capacity to mitigate flood risk.
How does this program relate to Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs)?
A major emphasis is increasing local involvement and ownership in flood risk data and products, particularly Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and other related risk products. FEMA frames the program as building on existing state, local, or tribal capabilities related to flood risk information.
Does FEMA provide any support besides funding?
Yes. FEMA indicates it may provide non-monetary support such as technical assistance, training, and/or data to help partners deliver work within the program categories.
Is this program meant to replace a partner's existing flood mapping capabilities?
No. The program is described as building on capabilities that already exist at the state, local, or tribal level rather than replacing them. FEMA funding is described as additive to the resources and data a partner already leverages, reinforcing an expectation of meaningful existing capacity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to qualified Cooperating Technical Partners (CTPs). In practical terms, applicants must already be CTPs with a signed Partnership Agreement with FEMA Headquarters or a FEMA Regional Office.
Are there additional eligibility conditions beyond being a CTP with a signed Partnership Agreement?
Yes. Recipients must either be (or represent) an NFIP community in good standing, or be a FEMA-approved nonprofit whose primary mission supports the goals and objectives of the NFIP.
What types of organizations are listed as eligible applicant types?
The eligible applicant types listed include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, federally recognized tribal governments, special district governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and other entities as approved by FEMA Headquarters (the listing notes "As approved by FEMA HQ").
What capabilities must applicants demonstrate?
Applicants are expected to have established, non-federally funded processes and/or systems for collecting, developing, evaluating, disseminating, and communicating flood hazard and risk assessment data and mapping. Applicants must also demonstrate they can carry out funded activities, meet CTP Program performance metrics, and provide timely and accurate performance reporting to FEMA.
Are applicants required to use FEMA's Mapping Information Platform (MIP)?
Where applicable, partners must agree to work within FEMA's Mapping Information Platform (MIP). The announcement notes that activities should be kept updated at least every 30 days in the Studies Workflow (and more frequently in the Revisions Workflow), highlighting routine project tracking and data management expectations.
What is the funding opportunity number and CFDA number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DHS 15 MT 045 007 01. The CFDA number is 97.045 (Cooperating Technical Partners).
What is the funding instrument type?
The instrument type is a cooperative agreement.
What is the activity category listed for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as Science and Technology and other Research and Development, reflecting the technical nature of flood risk analysis and mapping work.
How many awards did FEMA anticipate making?
FEMA Region 7 anticipated making about four awards under this announcement.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed in the notice is $3,839,643.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
No. The notice indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Are there minimum or maximum award amounts (ceiling/floor)?
The award ceiling and floor are both listed as 0. In the summary fields, this typically indicates award sizes may vary and are not bounded by preset minimums or maximums, with final amounts determined through project selection and negotiation.
What governs what a selected applicant must deliver?
If selected, recipients must follow the requirements in the announcement, the terms and conditions of the award, and the governing Partnership Agreement. Deliverables are defined through a FEMA-approved Statement of Work or Mapping Activity Statement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted date is June 15, 2015 (created June 16, 2015).
What was the application closing date?
The original closing date was August 20, 2015, and it was later updated to a current closing date of August 14, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is September 15, 2015.
What should interested entities do before applying?
Because eligibility hinges on being an approved CTP with a current Partnership Agreement, the announcement encourages interested entities to coordinate with FEMA in advance of applying to understand current priorities, objectives, and performance measures, and to align proposed tasks accordingly.
Where can applicants find program information or a program webpage?
FEMA provided a link to its Cooperating Technical Partners program webpage for reference and program information (as noted in the opportunity description).
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
For assistance accessing the full announcement, FEMA provided the email contact: GMD Systems Branch@fema.gov.
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