Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 12 MT 045 000 01
Apply for DHS 12 MT 045 000 01
- The Department of Homeland Security FEMA in the education other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 12 Floodplain Mapping and Floodplain Management Projects Program" 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 Sep 12, 2012 and posted on Sep 12, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 14, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $401,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Association of State Flood Plain Managers
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 12 Floodplain Mapping and Floodplain Management Projects Program is a FEMA (Department of Homeland Security) discretionary grant opportunity built around a single cooperative agreement with the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM). The intent is practical and mission-driven: strengthen national floodplain mapping and day-to-day floodplain management so communities can reduce flood losses, limit long-term costs, and prevent avoidable injuries, displacement, and other human impacts from flooding. FEMA frames the work not only as hazard mitigation, but also as encouraging wiser land use that preserves the natural and beneficial functions of floodplains, which can help moderate floods and reduce damage over time.
This opportunity is structured as a Cooperative Agreement rather than a typical grant, which generally signals closer coordination between FEMA and the recipient during execution. FEMA estimated total funding at $401,000 for FY 2012, with one expected award. The award ceiling and floor are both listed as $0, which usually means the announcement did not set fixed minimums or maximums beyond the total estimated amount. A cost share or matching requirement is indicated as "Yes," meaning the recipient is expected to contribute resources (cash or in-kind, depending on the agreement terms) alongside federal funds.
Eligibility is narrowly defined: the only eligible applicant identified is the Association of State Floodplain Managers. In other words, this is not an open competition for states, local governments, universities, or nonprofits broadly; it is a targeted federal-to-partner award meant to support ASFPM-led activities that align with FEMA programs. The funding activity category is listed under Education with an additional classification tied to Disaster Prevention and Relief, reflecting that the work combines training, professional development, standards, and coordination activities that ultimately support risk reduction and resilience.
The scope of work centers on several named activities for 2012. One major component is support connected to the 2012 ASFPM National Conference, which typically serves as a key venue for training, sharing technical updates, and coordinating policy and best practices among floodplain managers, engineers, planners, and emergency management professionals. Another core activity is the Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) Program, a professional credentialing program that helps ensure practitioners have validated knowledge of floodplain management principles, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) framework, mapping fundamentals, and regulatory standards. By investing in certification and ongoing professional education, FEMA and ASFPM are effectively building capacity at the state and local levels where permitting, ordinance enforcement, public outreach, and post-disaster decisions occur.
The announcement also references a CAP SSSE meeting in Madison, Wisconsin. CAP-SSSE commonly refers to the Community Assistance Program - State Support Services Element, a mechanism used to help states provide NFIP-related assistance and oversight to communities. Meetings in this space typically focus on improving program delivery, coordination across jurisdictions, compliance support, training priorities, and alignment between state and federal approaches to floodplain management. In addition, the opportunity highlights "L 273 development," which is likely the development or refinement of a training course (often FEMA/EMI courses use an "L" numbering convention). Course development is significant because it creates reusable training materials that can be delivered repeatedly, improving consistency in how floodplain management concepts and requirements are taught nationwide.
Another named activity is State Floodplain Managers Mentoring. Mentoring programs are designed to strengthen the pipeline of qualified professionals by pairing experienced floodplain managers with newer staff, helping them navigate technical mapping issues, local ordinance administration, public communication challenges, and the practical realities of implementing flood risk reduction measures. This kind of support is particularly valuable because turnover in local government can be high, and continuity in floodplain expertise directly affects community compliance, permitting quality, and long-term resilience outcomes.
Finally, the opportunity points to a Risk MAP and floodplain management integration effort. Risk MAP (Risk Mapping, Assessment, and Planning) is FEMA's program for providing flood risk information and tools to communities. Integration work typically means bridging the gap between producing maps and actually using them in local decisions, such as updating ordinances, guiding development away from higher-risk areas, prioritizing mitigation projects, and communicating risk to residents and businesses. By linking Risk MAP outputs to on-the-ground floodplain management practices, the cooperative agreement aims to ensure mapping investments translate into measurable risk reduction rather than remaining purely informational.
Administratively, the funding opportunity number is DHS-12-MT-045-000-01 and the CFDA number is 97.045 (Cooperating Technical Partners), tying it to FEMA's broader mapping and technical partnership ecosystem. The opportunity was posted on September 12, 2012, with an original and current closing date of September 14, 2012, and an archive date of October 14, 2012, reflecting a very short application window consistent with a targeted, single-eligible-applicant award. The announcement directs applicants who have trouble accessing the full notice to contact FEMA's GMD Systems Branch at GMDSystemsBranch@fema.gov, and it references grants.gov as the source for additional information.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the FY 12 Floodplain Mapping and Floodplain Management Projects Program?
It is a FEMA (Department of Homeland Security) discretionary funding opportunity intended to strengthen national floodplain mapping and everyday floodplain management practices so communities can reduce flood losses, limit long-term costs, and prevent avoidable injuries, displacement, and other human impacts from flooding.
What is the main purpose of this funding?
The intent is practical and mission-driven: improve floodplain mapping and on-the-ground floodplain management so mapping investments and management actions translate into measurable risk reduction. FEMA also frames this as encouraging wiser land use that preserves the natural and beneficial functions of floodplains, which can help moderate floods and reduce damage over time.
Is this a standard grant or something else?
This opportunity is structured as a Cooperative Agreement rather than a typical grant. That generally signals closer coordination between FEMA and the recipient during execution, with more direct collaboration on the work as it is carried out.
Who is offering the opportunity?
FEMA, within the Department of Homeland Security, is the federal agency behind this discretionary award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is narrowly defined. The only eligible applicant identified is the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM). This is not an open competition for states, local governments, universities, or nonprofits broadly.
How many awards does FEMA expect to make?
FEMA indicated one expected award.
How much funding is available?
FEMA estimated total funding at $401,000 for FY 2012.
Is there a minimum or maximum award size listed?
The award ceiling and award floor are both listed as $0. This typically indicates the announcement did not set fixed minimums or maximums beyond the total estimated amount provided for the opportunity.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost share or matching requirement is indicated as "Yes," meaning the recipient is expected to contribute resources alongside federal funds (with the specific form and terms governed by the cooperative agreement).
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed under Education, with an additional classification tied to Disaster Prevention and Relief. This reflects that the work includes training, professional development, standards, and coordination activities that support flood risk reduction and resilience.
What are the main activities supported under this 2012 scope of work?
The opportunity identifies several named activities for 2012, including support connected to the 2012 ASFPM National Conference, the Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) Program, a CAP-SSSE meeting in Madison, Wisconsin, "L 273 development" (course development), State Floodplain Managers Mentoring, and Risk MAP and floodplain management integration efforts.
How does the 2012 ASFPM National Conference relate to this funding?
Support connected to the 2012 ASFPM National Conference is a major component of the scope. The conference is described as a key venue for training, sharing technical updates, and coordinating policy and best practices among professionals involved in floodplain management and related fields.
What is the Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) Program and why is it included?
The CFM Program is a professional credentialing program intended to help ensure practitioners have validated knowledge of floodplain management principles, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) framework, mapping fundamentals, and regulatory standards. Including it in the scope supports capacity-building at the state and local levels where permitting, ordinance enforcement, public outreach, and post-disaster decisions occur.
What is the CAP-SSSE meeting referenced in the announcement?
The announcement references a CAP-SSSE meeting in Madison, Wisconsin. CAP-SSSE commonly refers to the Community Assistance Program - State Support Services Element, which is used to help states provide NFIP-related assistance and oversight to communities. Meetings in this area typically focus on program delivery, coordination, compliance support, training priorities, and alignment between state and federal approaches.
What does "L 273 development" mean in this context?
The announcement highlights "L 273 development," which is described as likely the development or refinement of a training course, consistent with FEMA/EMI course numbering conventions. Course development matters because it produces reusable training materials that can be delivered repeatedly and helps improve consistency in how floodplain management concepts and requirements are taught.
What is State Floodplain Managers Mentoring?
It is a mentoring effort intended to strengthen the pipeline of qualified professionals by pairing experienced floodplain managers with newer staff. The focus is on practical support such as technical mapping issues, ordinance administration, public communication challenges, and implementing flood risk reduction measures.
Why does mentoring matter for floodplain management outcomes?
The announcement notes that turnover in local government can be high, and continuity in floodplain expertise affects community compliance, permitting quality, and long-term resilience. Mentoring is positioned as a way to reinforce day-to-day capability where it is most needed.
What is Risk MAP and how is it connected to floodplain management integration?
Risk MAP (Risk Mapping, Assessment, and Planning) is FEMA's program for providing flood risk information and tools to communities. The integration effort typically means bridging the gap between producing maps and using them in local decisions, such as updating ordinances, guiding development away from higher-risk areas, prioritizing mitigation projects, and communicating risk to residents and businesses.
What does this opportunity aim to change about how flood maps are used?
By emphasizing Risk MAP and floodplain management integration, the cooperative agreement aims to ensure mapping investments lead to practical, on-the-ground risk reduction rather than remaining purely informational.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is DHS-12-MT-045-000-01.
What is the CFDA number and what does it indicate?
The CFDA number is 97.045, listed as Cooperating Technical Partners. This ties the opportunity to FEMA's broader mapping and technical partnership ecosystem.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on September 12, 2012.
What were the closing dates for applications?
The original and current closing date are both listed as September 14, 2012, indicating a very short application window consistent with a targeted, single-eligible-applicant award.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is October 14, 2012.
Where should applicants look for the full notice and additional details?
The announcement references grants.gov as the source for additional information.
Who should be contacted if there are problems accessing the full notice?
Applicants who have trouble accessing the full notice are directed to contact FEMA's GMD Systems Branch at GMDSystemsBranch@fema.gov.
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