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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is this funding opportunity?

This is the FY 2012 Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program Region V funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DHS 12 MT 045 005 99). It is a discretionary federal award offered through a cooperative agreement to support flood hazard identification work connected to FEMA's mapping mission.

Which federal program and CFDA number does it relate to?

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

Which FEMA office/region is tied to this announcement?

The listed agency/region for this announcement is FEMA Region 5 (Region V).

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

The purpose is to help established CTP partners pay for program management and mapping-related activities that FEMA defines each fiscal year in its CTP program guidance, in support of flood hazard identification.

Does the proposed work have to be geospatial or mapping-focused?

Not necessarily. While the work often involves flood mapping and related data development, the notice states that eligible projects or initiatives may or may not be geospatial in nature, as long as they contribute to the broader goal of flood hazard identification.

What activity category is this opportunity listed under?

It falls under the "Science and Technology and other Research and Development" activity category.

How many awards did FEMA expect to make?

FEMA anticipated making about 50 awards under this round.

What was the estimated total funding amount for this opportunity?

The estimated total funding amount was $26,803,000.

Is there a published minimum or maximum award size?

No. The synopsis lists the award ceiling and award floor as 0, which generally indicates award sizes may vary widely based on proposed scope of work, regional priorities, and available funds rather than being constrained by a fixed minimum or maximum in the public synopsis.

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility is limited to organizations that are already CTP partners and that meet specific National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) standing and capability requirements.

What NFIP-related requirement applies to applicants?

Applicants must either be, or represent, an NFIP community in good standing.

Are there capability requirements beyond being an existing CTP partner?

Yes. Applicants must be capable of carrying out the funded activities and must already have non-federally funded processes and/or systems in place that support work contributing to flood hazard identification.

Does this funding support creating new mapping capacity from scratch?

The eligibility requirements indicate FEMA is not aiming to create mapping capacity from scratch with this funding. Instead, it is intended to reinforce and expand existing partner capabilities and workflows that are already supported in part through non-federal resources.

What types of organizations are listed as eligible applicant types?

The eligible applicant types listed include state governments, local governments (city/township and county governments), federally recognized tribal governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in that nonprofit category).

Is this a standard grant or a cooperative agreement?

This opportunity is offered through a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant.

What does the cooperative agreement mechanism imply for how FEMA will be involved?

Because it is a cooperative agreement, FEMA typically expects substantial involvement in the project. This can include coordination on scope, methods, deliverables, schedules, quality standards, and/or integration with FEMA mapping and flood risk products, consistent with annual CTP guidance.

Is cost sharing or matching required?

Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, so recipients should expect to contribute non-federal resources toward the overall project.

Does the synopsis state the required match percentage or detailed match rules?

No. The synopsis does not provide the match percentage or detailed rules. Applicants would need to rely on the full program guidance and the full notice for match requirements, what qualifies, and documentation expectations.

What kinds of contributions might count toward match, based on what is mentioned?

The synopsis indicates match involves non-federal resources and notes examples such as cash, in-kind support, staff time, data, and services, but it does not provide the definitive list or rules for what qualifies.

When was this opportunity posted and created?

The opportunity was posted on June 29, 2012, and created on August 6, 2012.

What were the closing dates for applications?

The original closing date was August 1, 2012, and it was later extended to a current closing date of September 18, 2012.

When was the archive date?

The archive date is October 18, 2012.

What should someone do if they have trouble accessing the full announcement?

For access issues with the full announcement, the listed point of contact is the GMD Systems Branch via the provided email (the synopsis does not display the actual email address).

What determines which activities are supported in a given year?

The notice indicates that supported program management and mapping-related activities are defined each fiscal year in FEMA's CTP program guidance.

Is this opportunity competitive or formula-based?

It is described as a discretionary grant opportunity (implemented via a cooperative agreement), which indicates funding decisions are made competitively or by agency discretion rather than by a fixed formula.