Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Community Assistance Program - State Support Services Element (CAP-SSSE) - Region 8 | DHS 19 MT 023 08 01

FAQs: FY 2019 Community Assistance Program - State Support Services Element (CAP-SSSE) - Region 8

What is the FY 2019 CAP-SSSE - Region 8 funding opportunity?

This is a FEMA funding opportunity under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Community Assistance Program - State Support Services Element (CAP-SSSE) in Region 8. It is designed to strengthen how states support local floodplain management under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

What is the main purpose of CAP-SSSE?

The purpose is to provide funds to states so they can (1) deliver hands-on technical assistance to communities that participate in the NFIP and (2) review how well those communities are carrying out NFIP floodplain management requirements. The overall intent is to help communities apply NFIP rules correctly, improve local capacity to manage flood risk, and reduce flood losses.

Which federal agency administers this grant?

The opportunity is administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Is this a formula grant or a discretionary award?

The opportunity is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement.

What does "cooperative agreement" mean in this context?

Based on the description provided, a cooperative agreement generally means FEMA expects an active partnership role rather than a simple pass-through grant. In other words, it is structured for collaboration on the funded activities rather than a hands-off award.

How does CAP-SSSE relate to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)?

CAP-SSSE is directly tied to NFIP participation and compliance. It supports state-level work that helps NFIP-participating communities implement floodplain management requirements and improves oversight and quality of implementation across communities.

What kinds of activities does the program support?

The description emphasizes two core activity types: hands-on technical assistance to NFIP-participating communities and reviews of community implementation of NFIP floodplain management requirements. The broader activity categories listed include areas such as community development, disaster prevention and relief, environment, and natural resources, but the central focus is floodplain management performance and technical support connected to NFIP participation.

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligible applicants are state governments and special district governments.

Is this funding meant for local communities to apply directly?

The stated eligible applicants are state governments and special district governments. The program is intended to fund state-level functions that support NFIP-participating communities through technical assistance and compliance reviews, rather than describing local communities as direct applicants.

What region does this opportunity cover?

This particular opportunity is identified as Region 8.

How many awards are expected?

The listing indicates approximately six awards are expected for this Region 8 opportunity.

What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?

The award ceiling is shown as 0. This typically signals that a specific maximum award amount is not stated in the public summary and may depend on program allocations or negotiated work plans rather than a single published cap.

What is the CFDA number for this program?

The program is cataloged under CFDA number 97.023.

What regulation is this program grounded in?

The program is grounded in the responsibilities assigned to State Coordinating Agencies under federal regulation at 44 CFR 60.25.

What does 44 CFR 60.25 have to do with CAP-SSSE?

According to the description, 44 CFR 60.25 outlines how a state demonstrates its commitment to minimum floodplain management criteria and its capability to implement and support NFIP requirements statewide. CAP-SSSE funding supports these state-level functions to create consistent oversight and improve implementation quality.

What is the intended outcome of funding state support services?

The intended outcome is improved local floodplain management practice, stronger compliance and program knowledge in NFIP-participating communities, more consistent oversight statewide, and progress toward the NFIP goal of reducing flood-related damages and losses.

Why does the opportunity emphasize "hands-on" technical assistance?

The description indicates the program is meant to help communities apply NFIP rules correctly and improve local capacity. Hands-on technical assistance is presented as a practical way to strengthen local floodplain management and reduce errors or gaps in implementing NFIP requirements.

What is the funding opportunity number?

The funding opportunity number is DHS 19 MT 023 08 01.

What were the key dates for this opportunity?

The creation date is listed as April 15, 2019, and the original application closing date is May 15, 2019.

What is the overall rationale for CAP-SSSE as described in the listing?

The rationale is that states have responsibilities under NFIP-related regulations and have knowledge of local conditions. By funding state support and oversight functions, CAP-SSSE aims to improve consistency and quality in how NFIP requirements are implemented across communities and to help reduce flood losses.