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FEMA CAP-SSSE Funding for State Floodplain Management and NFIP Support

FEMA is seeking applications from state-level NFIP Coordinating Agencies for the Community Assistance Program - State Support Services Element (CAP-SSSE) cooperative agreement. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Resilience, Hazard Mitigation Directorate, Floodplain Management - OEMs and Vendors: - FEMA is the only OEM/vendor explicitly mentioned - Products/Services Requested: - Floodplain management support services, including: - Management and administration (grant management, reporting, monitoring) - Participation in FEMA systems and meetings (program assessment, data sharing, training) - Support for minimum NFIP standards (community audits, enrollment, regulation assistance) - NFIP community support (workshops, training, technical assistance) - Communication and promotion of flood topics (public campaigns, website management, events) - Coordination of floodplain management (with state, federal, and insurance stakeholders) - Strategy and long-term planning (professional development, strategic planning) - Funding may cover supplies under $10,000, equipment over $10,000, IT equipment (computers, cameras, software, mobile apps), and contracts for these activities - Notable Requirements: - Only designated NFIP Coordinating Agencies in states, DC, and territories are eligible - Applicants must have a valid Tiered State Framework Assessment - Cost sharing or matching is required - Compliance with 44 C.F.R. § 60.25 is mandatory - Total funding is $15,000,000, with individual awards from $65,000 to $600,000 and 51 anticipated recipients

Description

The CAP-SSSE program provides funding to states and territories to ensure adoption and enforcement of standards consistent with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) minimum criteria in participating and flood-prone communities. This cooperative agreement empowers states and territories to manage flood risk, reduce exposure, disaster costs, and recovery demands by providing planning flexibility, tools, best practices, and FEMA expertise. The funding supports NFIP Coordinating Agencies to conduct activities in support of NFIP administration and build floodplain management capacity in line with 44 C.F.R. § 60.25. Eligible applicants are government entities, specifically state governments designated as NFIP Coordinating Agencies.

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