Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Community Assistance Program - State Support Services Element (CAP-SSSE) - Region 4

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 to communities in the NFIP • Evaluating community performance in implementing NFIP floodplain management activities • Supporting the development of state floodplain management plans • Providing training and outreach to local officials and other stakeholders • Coordinating with other programs and agencies that impact floodplain management Some of the specific tasks that the selected applicant will be required to perform include: • Conducting community assistance visits and providing technical assistance to communities • Developing and implementing a state floodplain management plan • Coordinating with other state agencies and federal agencies to promote sound floodplain management • Providing support for communities in responding to disasters • Assisting communities in joining the NFIP and providing technical assistance to ensure they meet the minimum eligibility requirements for participation.