Community Assistance Program-State Support Services Element (CAP-SSSE)
Forecasted
CAP-SSSE, led by the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Management, supports state technical assistance and oversight to improve floodplain management in NFIP communities.
Funder: New Mexico Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Management
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Recent annual total: ~$15 million nationwide; individual state awards vary; 25% non-federal match required.
Summary: Supports states in providing technical assistance and oversight to communities participating in the National Flood Insurance Program to strengthen floodplain management.
Key Information: Forecasted opportunity; timeline and funding subject to change pending annual cycle.
Description
The Community Assistance Program-State Support Services Element (CAP-SSSE) provides funding to states for delivering technical assistance to communities participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and for assessing their implementation of NFIP floodplain management activities. The program aims to ensure that communities meet flood loss reduction goals, strengthen state and local expertise in floodplain management, and foster collaboration between states and communities. Funding is provided through agreements between FEMA Regional Offices and designated state agencies, detailing required activities and deliverables.
