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(CAP-SSSE)
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The Community Assistance Program – State Support Services Element (CAP- SSSE) program provides funding to states and territories to provide technical assistance to communities in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and to evaluate community performance in implementing NFIP floodplain management activities. CAP-SSSE aligns with and supports DHS Strategic Goal 5: Strengthen Preparedness and Resilience. CAP- SSSE strives to leverage state knowledge and expertise to provide support to communities through activities that most effectively reduce flood losses. The CAP-SSSE cooperative agreement funds eligible activities to enable state NFIP coordinating agencies to meet the provisions set forth in 44 C.F.R.§ 60.25 and the goals and performance expectations of the funding agency: FEMA and the NFIP.
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Floodplain management technical assistance provided to NFIP participating communities in these states and territories. Floodplain management technical assistance provided to NFIP participating communities in these states and territories.
Floodplain management technical assistance will be provided to NFIP participating communities in these states and territories.
Floodplain management technical assistance will be provided to NFIP participating communities in these states and territories.
FY21 was the first grant year that states used the new, standardized Quarterly Report template which helps states track and monitor their progress against grant activities. State grantees used the newly developed State Activity Planning and Pricing (APP) Tool to provide a nationwide projection for the activities that would be accomplished by states in FY21. This included: 590 CAVs, 1,629 CACs, compliance follow-up work with another 535 communities, over 21,000 instances of GTA, regulation support for almost 1500 communities, 550 workshops, 140 special projects and more. Applied a phased approach to the new funding methodology, which included implementing discretionary funding (which is competitive investment funding for extra CAP activities, capability building, and/or special projects). 29 states applied for and received discretionary funding in FY21 for hiring new staff, strategic planning efforts, professional development, public signage like high watermark art installations and more. Implemented use of interactive dashboards for regions to track state progress towards performance measure targets throughout the year. States set their targets for: communities engaged, higher standards, compliance improvement, and map adoption. Today, 98% of state grantees meet or exceed 75% of their annual targets. Helped 1,273 communities receiving new flood maps adopt updated regulations. Released 12 issues of the State NFIP Coordinator Monthly Digest which communicates key milestones, deadlines, and announcements to State NFIP Coordinators. Conducted the 2022 off-cycle Tiered State Framework (TSF) Assessment which resulted in 6 states improving their overall score, 3 of which moved up a tier. The TSF defines a state’s NFIP program as below foundational, foundational, proficient, or advanced. TSF sets forth a process by which states are assessed at least every three years and aligned to a tier which guides their work activities and performance expectations. Released enhanced version of state APP Tool (and corresponding guidebook) for FY22 planning based on state feedback and conducted trainings to aid states in completing their SOWs for the upcoming grant year. Due to work in FY20 and FY21, CAP was successful in securing an additional $5M (a 50% increase) in overall CAP funding for future grant years.
Increased communication, collaboration, community engagement, trust, and relationships among state stakeholders. Customers have a better understanding of floodplain management from technical assistance. Local officials and other stakeholders increase understanding of floodplain management from trainings and outreach. Federal programs improve coordination related to floodplain management. State partners build their program to increase capability and capacity to effectively manage their floodplains. Communities and individuals experience decreased losses and disruption in the event of a flood.
Due to success of CAP-SSSE transformation activities over the last 6 years the grant will receive an additional $5M in overall funding for future grant years.
Single Audit Applies (2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F):
For additional information on single audit requirements for this program, review the current Compliance Supplement.
OMB is working with the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and agency offices of inspectors general to include links to relevant oversight reports. This section will be updated once this information is made available.
