Fiscal Year 2026 Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program - Region 3
This grant funds organizations in Region 3 to partner with FEMA in developing flood hazard maps and data, helping communities understand and reduce flood risks.
Funder: Department of Homeland Security - FEMA
Due Dates: July 1, 2026 (Projected application start) | August 17, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000,000 per award; estimated total funding $41,000,000; up to 100 awards; period of performance up to 3 years.
Summary: Supports eligible partners in developing flood hazard data and maps to increase public awareness and reduce flood risk in FEMA Region 3.
Key Information: Applicants must have an active Partnership Agreement with FEMA; only select project types are eligible in FY 2026.
Description
The FEMA Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program provides cooperative agreements to eligible governmental and nonprofit partners to develop, update, and maintain flood hazard data and mapping products. The program aims to enhance local capacity for flood risk identification, planning, and mitigation, supporting the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) by delivering high-quality flood hazard information to communities. In FY 2026, the program prioritizes completion of ongoing mapping projects and limits eligible project types to Flood Risk Projects (FRP), Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) activities, and Project Management (PM). Construction projects, special projects, and community outreach/mitigation strategies (COMS) are not eligible for funding this cycle.
