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FY 2012 Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program (DHS 12 MT 045 008 99) - FAQs

What is the FY 2012 Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program grant opportunity?

The FY 2012 Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program is a discretionary federal funding opportunity offered through a cooperative agreement to support approved partners that help FEMA, through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), improve flood hazard identification and flood mapping.

What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?

The Funding Opportunity Number listed is DHS 12 MT 045 008 99.

What is the main purpose of this funding?

The main purpose is to provide funding so approved CTP partners can carry out program management and mapping-related work described in the CTP program guidance for that fiscal year, ultimately supporting FEMA/NFIP flood hazard identification and mapping needs.

Who is the sponsoring agency for this announcement?

The sponsoring agency is listed as Region 8, indicating the opportunity is associated with a FEMA regional administration context.

Is this a standard grant or a cooperative agreement?

This opportunity is funded as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant. That typically means FEMA expects a higher level of involvement, coordination, or oversight during the period of performance.

How much total funding is expected to be available?

The total estimated funding available under this announcement is $26,803,000.

How many awards are expected?

The announcement indicates an expected 50 awards.

Is there a minimum or maximum award amount?

No specific award ceiling or floor is listed, which suggests award sizes may vary depending on the proposed scope of work, annual guidance priorities, and available funding.

What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?

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

How is this opportunity categorized?

It is categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development, reflecting the technical nature of flood hazard analysis, mapping production, data development, and related program support activities.

What kinds of activities or projects can be supported?

Funded work is focused on program management and mapping-related activities laid out in the CTP program guidance for FY 2012. In practical terms, it supports technical services, data development, and coordination that help with flood risk mapping and related NFIP needs.

Do projects have to be geospatial or mapping-focused?

Not necessarily. While many CTP efforts involve mapping and geospatial data, the announcement notes that eligible projects may or may not involve geospatial issues, as long as they contribute to flood hazard identification or floodplain management outcomes supporting NFIP needs.

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility is limited to organizations that can meet the CTP program requirements and are already participating as a CTP partner.

Does an applicant need to be connected to an NFIP community?

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

What types of organizations are listed as eligible applicant types?

Eligible applicant types listed include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, federally recognized tribal governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits other than institutions of higher education.

Are nonprofits eligible?

Yes. 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education) are listed among eligible applicant types, as long as they meet the CTP program requirements and are already participating as a CTP partner and connected to an NFIP community in good standing.

Are colleges or universities eligible?

Yes. Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education are listed among eligible applicant types, subject to meeting the CTP program requirements and the other eligibility conditions described in the announcement.

Are tribal governments eligible?

Yes. Federally recognized tribal governments are listed among eligible applicant types, subject to meeting the CTP program requirements and the other eligibility conditions described in the announcement.

Are there capability or readiness requirements to be eligible?

Yes. Applicants must demonstrate they have the capability to carry out the funded work, and a key eligibility condition is that the applicant already has non-federally funded processes and/or systems in place that support activities contributing to flood hazard identification.

Does this program require cost sharing or matching?

Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources in accordance with the program guidance and negotiated cooperative agreement terms.

When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?

The posting date was June 29, 2012. The original application closing date was August 1, 2012, and it was later extended to a current closing date of September 18, 2012.

When was the opportunity created and archived?

The creation date is listed as August 6, 2012, and the opportunity was archived on October 18, 2012.

Who should be contacted for access issues related to the full announcement?

For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact is the GMD Systems Branch (email is noted in the notice).

What is the overall program goal in practical terms?

In practical terms, the program aims to strengthen the ability of qualified local, tribal, state, and certain nonprofit or higher-education partners to contribute technical services, data, and coordination that support FEMA flood risk mapping and related NFIP needs.

Does the announcement indicate that applicants must already be CTP partners?

Yes. The announcement states eligibility is limited to organizations that are already participating as a CTP partner and can meet CTP program requirements.