Description
The Community Assistance Program - State Support Services Element (CAP-SSSE) 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 support the NFIP's flood loss reduction goals, 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 programs
• Coordinating with other federal agencies and state offices to promote sound floodplain management
• Providing post-disaster assistance and support to NFIP communities
The program has several priorities, including:
• Growing local capacity and capability to improve resiliency through floodplain management
• Building state floodplain management capability and promoting strong state interagency coordination and collaboration
• Promoting the benefits and driving demand for strong floodplain management development standards and insurance
Eligible applicants are state governments, and the program has a projected funding amount of $15,000,000. The program has a period of performance of 12 months, with the possibility of extensions.