Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 14 MT 045 003 01
Apply for DHS 14 MT 045 003 01
- The Department of Homeland Security FEMA in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2014 Cooperating Technical Partner Region 3" 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 Jul 1, 2014 and posted on Jul 1, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 18, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $700,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 7 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- As approved by FEMA HQ
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2014 Cooperating Technical Partner (CTP) Region 3 opportunity is a FEMA grant/cooperative agreement designed to strengthen the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) by expanding practical partnerships with state, tribal, regional, and local organizations. The basic idea is to put more of the flood-risk data work and floodplain mapping support in the hands of capable local and regional partners, so that FEMA and communities can reduce flood losses, improve risk awareness, and build long-term resiliency. The program focuses on improving the quality, usefulness, and maintenance of flood risk data and products, especially Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), while also supporting the broader NFIP goals that help communities manage development in flood-prone areas.
This funding is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement (Funding Opportunity Number DHS 14 MT 045 003 01; CFDA 97.045). FEMA anticipated making around seven awards under this Region 3 announcement, with an estimated total funding amount of $700,000. The opportunity was posted July 1, 2014, with an application deadline of August 18, 2014, and it was archived on September 18, 2014. The listing shows no required cost share or match, and it does not specify an award ceiling or floor, which typically means individual award sizes are determined by the proposed scope of work, FEMA priorities, and available funds rather than a preset minimum or maximum.
The projects FEMA expects under the CTP program generally fall into three broad areas. First is program and project management support tied to FEMA flood mapping and NFIP objectives, including planning and coordination that helps keep mapping and risk-data efforts on track. Second is technical flood risk analysis and mapping work, such as gathering and developing flood hazard data, evaluating and updating flood studies, and helping produce or refine map-related products that communities use for regulation, insurance, and mitigation decisions. Third is communication and outreach related to flood hazard and risk information, which can include improving how flood risk is explained and delivered to communities, stakeholders, and sometimes private-sector partners that use the data for planning and investment decisions.
Eligibility is intentionally narrow because FEMA wants to fund organizations that are already positioned to do this work at a high level. To receive an award, an applicant must already be a qualified CTP, meaning it has a signed Partnership Agreement with FEMA Headquarters or a FEMA Regional Office. Recipients must also either be or represent an NFIP community in good standing, or be a FEMA-approved nonprofit whose primary mission supports NFIP goals. In addition, applicants must already have non-federally funded processes or systems in place to support collecting, developing, evaluating, disseminating, and communicating flood hazard and risk assessment data and mapping. FEMA is looking for partners that can demonstrate they have the technical and administrative capability to carry out the proposed tasks, meet CTP performance metrics, and provide accurate and timely performance reporting.
A notable operational requirement is the expectation that partners will use FEMA's Mapping Information Platform (MIP) when applicable. Awardees may need to conduct work within the MIP environment and keep project activities updated at least every 30 days in the Studies workflow, and more frequently for Revisions workflow tasks. This reflects FEMA's emphasis on traceability, schedule management, and consistent documentation across mapping and risk-data projects. Beyond the funding itself, FEMA may also provide technical assistance, training, and data to strengthen a partner's ability to complete work within the program's project categories, but the program also expects partners to bring leveraged resources and data of their own to support the agreed-upon tasks.
The opportunity is open to a range of government and certain nonprofit entities, including state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, federally recognized tribal governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding institutions of higher education). However, the deciding factor is not simply organizational type; final eligibility is "as approved by FEMA HQ" and hinges on being an established CTP with the required agreements, standing, and capabilities. FEMA also encourages prospective applicants to coordinate with FEMA before submitting, so proposed tasks align with FEMA program priorities, objectives, and performance measures.
In practical terms, this Region 3 CTP cooperative agreement opportunity is meant for experienced, already-vetted partners who can help FEMA and NFIP communities maintain and improve flood hazard mapping and risk products, strengthen local ownership of flood risk information, and support ongoing NFIP regulatory responsibilities. Awardees must follow the terms in the funding announcement, the award conditions, and their CTP Partnership Agreement, including a FEMA-approved Statement of Work or Mapping Activity Statement that spells out exactly what will be delivered and how progress will be tracked. For access issues or questions about the full announcement, FEMA directed applicants to contact the GMD Systems Branch at GMDSystemsBranch@fema.gov, and referenced the FEMA CTP program webpage for additional background.
FY 2014 FEMA Cooperating Technical Partner (CTP) Region 3 - FAQs
What is the FY 2014 Cooperating Technical Partner (CTP) Region 3 funding opportunity?
This is a FEMA discretionary cooperative agreement for Region 3 intended to strengthen the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) by expanding practical partnerships with capable state, tribal, regional, and local organizations. The program is designed to shift more flood-risk data work and floodplain mapping support to qualified partners so FEMA and communities can reduce flood losses, improve risk awareness, and support long-term resiliency.
What federal program does this opportunity support?
The opportunity supports FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), with a focus on improving the quality, usefulness, and maintenance of flood risk data and products, especially Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), while supporting broader NFIP goals tied to managing development in flood-prone areas.
What is the funding type for this opportunity?
The funding is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement under FEMA.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number and CFDA number?
Funding Opportunity Number (FON): DHS 14 MT 045 003 01. CFDA: 97.045.
How much total funding did FEMA estimate for this announcement?
FEMA estimated a total funding amount of $700,000 for this Region 3 announcement.
How many awards did FEMA anticipate making?
FEMA anticipated making around seven awards under this Region 3 announcement.
Is there a required cost share or match?
No. The listing indicates no required cost share or match.
Is there an award ceiling or floor?
The announcement does not specify an award ceiling or award floor. This generally indicates individual award sizes would be based on the proposed scope of work, FEMA priorities, and available funds rather than a preset minimum or maximum.
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
It was posted on July 1, 2014. The application deadline was August 18, 2014. The opportunity was archived on September 18, 2014.
What is the main purpose of the CTP program in this announcement?
The main purpose is to expand effective partnerships so flood hazard and risk data work (including mapping support) is carried out by qualified local and regional partners. This helps improve map and risk-product quality, supports community decision-making for insurance, regulation, and mitigation, and advances NFIP goals.
What types of projects does FEMA expect to fund under this CTP opportunity?
Projects generally fall into three areas:
- Program and project management support tied to FEMA flood mapping and NFIP objectives (planning, coordination, and keeping efforts on track).
- Technical flood risk analysis and mapping work (developing and evaluating flood hazard data, updating flood studies, and producing or refining map-related products).
- Communication and outreach related to flood hazard and risk information (improving how flood risk is explained and delivered to communities and stakeholders).
What flood mapping products are specifically mentioned?
Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are specifically highlighted as a key flood risk product the program aims to improve and maintain.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is intentionally narrow. To receive an award, an applicant must already be a qualified Cooperating Technical Partner (CTP) with a signed Partnership Agreement with FEMA Headquarters or a FEMA Regional Office.
Does being an eligible entity type automatically make an organization eligible?
No. While the opportunity is open to certain government and nonprofit entity types, the deciding factor is not organizational type alone. Final eligibility is "as approved by FEMA HQ" and hinges on being an established CTP with the required agreements, standing, and capabilities.
What types of organizations are listed as potentially eligible to participate (subject to FEMA approval)?
The announcement lists a range of eligible entity types, including:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding institutions of higher education)
However, participation still depends on being a qualified CTP and meeting the program's requirements.
What NFIP-related standing is required of applicants?
Recipients must either be (or represent) an NFIP community in good standing, or be a FEMA-approved nonprofit whose primary mission supports NFIP goals.
What internal capabilities must applicants already have in place?
Applicants must already have non-federally funded processes or systems to support collecting, developing, evaluating, disseminating, and communicating flood hazard and risk assessment data and mapping. FEMA is looking for partners who can demonstrate technical and administrative capability, meet CTP performance metrics, and provide accurate and timely performance reporting.
What is the Mapping Information Platform (MIP), and is its use required?
The opportunity includes an operational expectation that partners will use FEMA's Mapping Information Platform (MIP) when applicable. Awardees may need to conduct work within the MIP environment and maintain updated project information in FEMA workflows.
How often must awardees update project activities in the MIP?
When applicable, awardees are expected to keep project activities updated at least every 30 days in the Studies workflow, and more frequently for Revisions workflow tasks.
What does FEMA emphasize through the MIP update requirements?
The update requirements reflect FEMA's emphasis on traceability, schedule management, and consistent documentation across mapping and risk-data projects.
Will FEMA provide anything besides funding?
In addition to funding, FEMA may provide technical assistance, training, and data to strengthen a partner's ability to complete work within the program's project categories.
Are partners expected to contribute resources or data of their own?
Yes. The program expects partners to bring leveraged resources and data of their own to support the agreed-upon tasks.
Does FEMA encourage applicants to coordinate before submitting?
Yes. FEMA encourages prospective applicants to coordinate with FEMA before submitting so proposed tasks align with FEMA program priorities, objectives, and performance measures.
What documents or agreements govern what an awardee must deliver?
Awardees must follow the funding announcement, the award conditions, and their CTP Partnership Agreement. The work must be defined in a FEMA-approved Statement of Work or Mapping Activity Statement that specifies deliverables and how progress will be tracked.
Where should applicants direct access issues or questions about the full announcement?
FEMA directed applicants to contact the GMD Systems Branch at GMDSystemsBranch@fema.gov for access issues or questions about the full announcement.
Where can someone find additional background on the CTP program?
The announcement references the FEMA CTP program webpage for additional background.
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