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 leverage state knowledge and expertise to support communities in reducing flood losses. The key objectives of the program include growing local capacity and capability to improve resiliency through floodplain management, building state floodplain management capability, and promoting strong state interagency coordination and collaboration. Some of the eligible activities under this program include:
• Providing technical assistance to communities in the NFIP
• Evaluating community performance in implementing NFIP floodplain management activities
• Developing and implementing floodplain management plans
• Providing training and education to communities on floodplain management
• Supporting communities in adopting and enforcing floodplain management regulations
• Assisting communities in joining the NFIP and CRS
The program is open to state governments, and the application period starts on May 3, 2023, and ends on June 16, 2023. The available funding for this program is $15,000,000, and the projected number of awards is 52. The period of performance is 12 months, and the funding instrument type is a cooperative agreement.