Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 08 GPD 070 002

  • The Region 2 in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Map Modernization Management Support Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 97.070 Map Modernization Management Support.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Jun 13, 2008 and posted on Feb 25, 2008.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 31, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • Eligible applicants include: State governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
  • Multi Jurisdictional entities
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Opportunity Summary:

The Map Modernization Management Support Program (MMMS) is a FEMA funding opportunity offered through a cooperative agreement to help partners support FEMA's Flood Map Modernization initiative in ways that strengthen the overall program but do not directly produce Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). Instead of paying for the technical work of generating or updating a specific flood map panel, MMMS funding is aimed at the behind-the-scenes support functions that make a large mapping modernization effort run effectively. The program focuses on administration, management, coordination, and other program support activities identified in FEMA's MMMS guidance for each fiscal year.

A central requirement of participation is that an MMMS partner must develop a business plan and then carry out the activities described in that plan. The business plan (or an update to an existing plan) is expected to document what the applicant will do with MMMS funds, how the applicant will approach those activities, and what capabilities, staffing, and processes the applicant has in place to successfully deliver them. In practice, this means the application is not just a request for funding, but a structured management proposal showing how the partner will contribute to the effectiveness and accountability of flood map modernization work across jurisdictions or programs.

This opportunity was published as a discretionary grant under Funding Opportunity Number DHS-08-GPD-070-002, with the funding instrument identified as a cooperative agreement. That distinction matters because cooperative agreements typically involve more active federal involvement or coordination than a standard grant, reflecting the program's management-support nature and the need for alignment with FEMA's mapping modernization goals and annual guidance. The funding activity category is listed as "Other," clarified as management support of the Map Modernization Program. The associated CFDA number is 97.070, titled "Map Modernization Management Support." There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement indicated for this announcement, which reduces the need for applicants to supply non-federal funds to participate.

Eligibility is oriented toward governmental and multi-jurisdictional partners that can operate across boundaries or support regional coordination. The eligible applicants include state governments and federally recognized Native American tribal governments, with additional eligibility notes indicating multi-jurisdictional entities may apply. The issuing office is FEMA Region 2, which typically covers New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, suggesting the announcement was administered regionally even though the program purpose ties to FEMA's national flood mapping modernization effort.

The timeline information provided shows the opportunity posted on February 25, 2008, with an original closing date of March 28, 2008, later extended to a current closing date of July 31, 2008. The opportunity was archived on August 30, 2008. An additional information link was provided through FEMA's website for program details and guidance. For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, the listed contact was Bianca Costa, DHS/FEMA GPD Systems Branch Chief, reachable at bianca.costa@dhs.gov.

Overall, MMMS is best understood as capacity and program-management funding designed to improve how flood map modernization work is organized, managed, and supported rather than a direct mapping production award. Applicants are expected to clearly define management-support deliverables in a formal business plan and demonstrate the organizational capability to carry out those activities in alignment with FEMA's yearly program guidance.

Map Modernization Management Support Program (MMMS) - FAQs

What is the Map Modernization Management Support Program (MMMS)?

MMMS is a FEMA funding opportunity offered through a cooperative agreement to help partners support FEMA's Flood Map Modernization initiative through management and program-support functions. It is designed to strengthen the overall modernization effort by funding behind-the-scenes activities that help the program run effectively.

Does MMMS funding pay for producing or updating Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs)?

No. MMMS funding is not intended to directly produce Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) or pay for the technical work of generating or updating a specific flood map panel. The focus is on administrative, management, coordination, and other program support activities.

What types of activities does MMMS support?

MMMS supports administration, management, coordination, and other program support activities identified in FEMA's MMMS guidance for each fiscal year. The program is aimed at the support functions that improve effectiveness and accountability across flood map modernization work.

What is a central requirement for participating as an MMMS partner?

A central requirement is that an MMMS partner must develop a business plan (or update an existing plan) and then carry out the activities described in that plan. Participation is tied to planning and executing defined management-support deliverables.

What is the purpose of the MMMS business plan?

The business plan is expected to document what the applicant will do with MMMS funds, how the applicant will approach those activities, and what capabilities, staffing, and processes the applicant has in place to successfully deliver them. It functions as a structured management proposal, not just a request for funding.

Is the application mainly a funding request or something more?

Based on the program description, the application is more than a request for funding. It is a structured management proposal showing how the partner will contribute to the effectiveness and accountability of flood map modernization work across jurisdictions or programs.

What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?

The Funding Opportunity Number listed is DHS-08-GPD-070-002.

What type of funding instrument is used for MMMS?

The funding instrument is identified as a cooperative agreement.

Why does it matter that MMMS is a cooperative agreement?

The announcement notes that cooperative agreements typically involve more active federal involvement or coordination than a standard grant. This aligns with MMMS being a management-support program that requires coordination with FEMA's mapping modernization goals and annual guidance.

What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?

The funding activity category is listed as "Other," clarified as management support of the Map Modernization Program.

What is the CFDA number and title associated with MMMS?

The associated CFDA number is 97.070, titled "Map Modernization Management Support."

Is cost sharing or matching required?

No cost-sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the announcement information provided.

Who is eligible to apply for MMMS?

Eligible applicants include state governments and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. Additional eligibility notes indicate that multi-jurisdictional entities may apply.

What does "multi-jurisdictional entities may apply" mean in this context?

Based on the eligibility notes provided, the opportunity is oriented toward governmental and multi-jurisdictional partners that can operate across boundaries or support regional coordination. The announcement explicitly notes that multi-jurisdictional entities may apply.

Which FEMA office issued this opportunity?

The issuing office is FEMA Region 2.

What geographic area does FEMA Region 2 typically cover?

FEMA Region 2 typically covers New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Does a Region 2 issuing office mean the program is only relevant to Region 2?

The information provided indicates the announcement was administered through FEMA Region 2 while the program purpose ties to FEMA's national Flood Map Modernization effort. The text does not state additional geographic limitations beyond the issuing office details.

When was the opportunity posted, and what were the deadline dates?

The opportunity was posted on February 25, 2008. The original closing date was March 28, 2008, and it was later extended to a current closing date of July 31, 2008.

When was this opportunity archived?

The opportunity was archived on August 30, 2008.

Where could applicants find additional program details or guidance?

An additional information link was provided through FEMA's website for program details and guidance.

Who was the listed contact if an applicant could not access the full announcement electronically?

The listed contact was Bianca Costa, DHS/FEMA GPD Systems Branch Chief.

What contact email address was provided?

The email address provided was bianca.costa@dhs.gov.

How should applicants think about MMMS compared to direct mapping production awards?

MMMS is best understood as capacity and program-management funding. It is meant to improve how flood map modernization work is organized, managed, and supported rather than funding the direct technical production of flood maps.

What must applicants demonstrate in their business plan to be competitive or compliant?

Based on the description provided, applicants are expected to clearly define management-support deliverables in a formal business plan and demonstrate organizational capability to carry out those activities, including capabilities, staffing, and processes, in alignment with FEMA's yearly program guidance.

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