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FY 2012 Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program Region VII (DHS 12 MT 045 007 99) - FAQs

What is this grant opportunity?

This is the FY 2012 Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program Region VII grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DHS 12 MT 045 007 99). It is a discretionary funding program offered through a cooperative agreement to support flood hazard mapping and related CTP program management work.

What is the main purpose of the funding?

The core purpose is to provide funds so that approved CTP partners can carry out CTP program management responsibilities and mapping-related activities identified in the program guidance for the fiscal year. The intent is to strengthen work that supports flood hazard identification and the broader National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) mapping mission, rather than to fund general-purpose GIS or unrelated research.

Is this a grant or a cooperative agreement?

This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement. This generally means the federal awarding agency is expected to have an ongoing, substantive role in the funded work (such as coordination, technical involvement, and oversight consistent with program requirements).

What types of activities can be supported?

Funds can support flood hazard mapping and related program management activities aligned with the CTP program guidance for FY 2012. While mapping is central, the announcement also indicates that eligible projects may or may not involve geospatial issues, meaning the scope can include supporting processes, coordination, management, and systems that enable strong flood hazard identification outcomes.

Is this funding considered research and development?

The funding activity category is listed as Science and Technology and other Research and Development, reflecting the technical and data-driven nature of flood hazard mapping and hazard identification work.

Who is eligible to apply?

Applicants must already be part of the CTP program and must either be or represent an NFIP community in good standing. Eligibility also depends on demonstrating the capability to carry out the proposed activities and having established, non-federally funded processes and/or systems already in place that support work contributing to flood hazard identification.

Does an applicant need to already be a CTP partner?

Yes. The opportunity states that applicants must already be part of the CTP program. This funding is intended to support and enhance existing CTP partner capabilities rather than create new programs from scratch.

What does it mean to be an NFIP community "in good standing"?

The opportunity requires that an applicant must either be or represent an NFIP community in good standing. The notice does not provide additional detail beyond that requirement, but it clearly treats NFIP good standing as a condition of eligibility.

What does "readiness and sustainability" mean in the context of eligibility?

The eligibility language emphasizes that applicants should already have established, non-federally funded processes and/or systems in place that support flood hazard identification work. In practical terms, the program is positioned to leverage existing capacity and proven systems, not to fund the initial build-out of an organization or capability.

What applicant organization types are eligible?

Eligible applicant types include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education).

Are nonprofits eligible to apply?

Yes, nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status are listed as eligible (excluding institutions of higher education). Nonprofit applicants must still meet the other requirements, such as being part of the CTP program and being or representing an NFIP community in good standing.

Are universities eligible to apply?

Yes. Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicant types, provided they also meet the other eligibility requirements stated in the announcement (including being part of the CTP program and tied to an NFIP community in good standing).

Are tribal governments eligible to apply?

Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are included among the eligible applicant types, subject to meeting the other stated eligibility conditions.

What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?

The CFDA listing associated with the program is 97.045, Cooperating Technical Partners.

Is there a cost share or match requirement?

Yes. The announcement indicates there is a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning awardees should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources consistent with program rules and the specific cooperative agreement terms.

How much total funding is available under this opportunity?

For FY 2012, the estimated total funding amount associated with this opportunity is $26,803,000.

How many awards does the agency expect to make?

The expected number of awards is 50.

Is there a minimum or maximum award amount?

The award floor and ceiling are both listed as 0. This typically indicates that award amounts vary and are determined based on project scope, negotiated budgets, and program priorities rather than a predefined minimum or maximum in the public notice.

When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?

The opportunity was originally posted on June 29, 2012. The original closing date was August 1, 2012, and it was later extended to a current closing date of September 18, 2012.

When was this opportunity archived?

The archive date listed for the opportunity is October 18, 2012.

Which agency or region is associated with this opportunity?

The listed agency is Region 7 (Region VII).

Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?

The contact for assistance accessing the full announcement is the GMD Systems Branch via email (as listed in the notice).

Is this intended to be a general GIS or research grant?

No. The description emphasizes that the funding is aimed at strengthening and advancing work that supports flood hazard identification and the NFIP mapping mission. It is not framed as a general-purpose GIS, stand-alone research, or unrelated technology grant.

Do projects have to involve geospatial work?

Not necessarily. While mapping is central to the CTP program, the announcement notes that eligible projects may or may not involve geospatial issues, implying that management, coordination, and enabling systems work may also be supported if aligned with flood hazard identification outcomes.