Fiscal Year 26 Community Assistance Program - State Support Services Element (CAP-SSSE)
This grant funds states and territories to help them manage flood risks and enforce National Flood Insurance Program standards in flood-prone communities, reducing disaster impacts and costs.
Funder: Department of Homeland Security - FEMA
Due Dates: August 4, 2026 (Draft Activity Planning & Pricing Tool to FEMA Regional Coordinators) | August 11, 2026 (Full application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Estimated total program funding: $15,000,000 | Typical award: $65,000–$750,000 per year | 12-month period of performance
Summary: Supports state and territorial agencies in administering and enhancing floodplain management programs in alignment with National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) standards.
Key Information: 25% non-federal cost share required (except insular areas); only one application per eligible agency.
Description
This funding opportunity provides cooperative agreements to designated state and territorial agencies responsible for coordinating the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The program aims to ensure the adoption and enforcement of floodplain management standards that meet or exceed NFIP minimum criteria in participating and flood-prone communities. Funding supports a range of activities to build capacity, improve compliance, and reduce flood risk, disaster costs, and recovery demands. Recipients gain access to planning tools, best practices, and FEMA expertise to implement and enhance their NFIP programs.
