Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Community Assistance Program - State Support Services Element (CAP-SSSE) - Region 9

The Community Assistance Program - State Support Services Element (CAP-SSSE) program provides funding to states to provide technical assistance to communities in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and to evaluate community performance in implementing NFIP floodplain management activities. The program aims to ensure that the flood loss reduction goals of the NFIP are met, build state and community floodplain management expertise and capability, and leverage state knowledge and expertise in working with their communities. Key activities include providing technical assistance, conducting community assistance visits, and promoting the benefits of floodplain management. * CAP-SSSE Transformation: States are expected to adhere to new guidance and business processes set forth by the CAP-SSSE transformation. * Substantial Damage Compliance: States will be expected to ensure community compliance with substantial damage provisions of floodplain management regulations. * State Development Compliance: States will continue to support efforts to improve compliance with the NFIP regulations for new and existing state-owned property in the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA). * Performance Measures: FEMA's Floodplain Management program monitors performance through four program metrics, including map adoption, community engagement, higher standards adoption, and community compliance improvement.