The Fiscal Year 26 Community Assistance Program - State Support Services Element (CAP-SSSE) grant is designed to help states and territories manage their flood risks. The funding supports the adoption and enforcement of flood standards in line with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). It aims to provide states with the tools and expertise needed to reduce flood-related costs and improve disaster recovery efforts.
Who it's for: This grant is for state governments that are involved in managing flood risks and are part of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a state government
- Not participating in the NFIP
- Failure to meet cost-sharing requirements
- Incomplete application
- Non-compliance with 44 C.F.R. § 60.25
What You May Need
- Proof of state government status
- Documentation of NFIP participation
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan showing cost-sharing
- Compliance documentation with 44 C.F.R. § 60.25
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
- Past performance records in flood management
- Organizational capacity statement
- FEMA registration
- DUNS number
- SAM.gov registration
Cautions
- Cost-sharing is required
- Strict compliance with NFIP standards is necessary
- Only state governments are eligible
- Must adhere to 44 C.F.R. § 60.25 provisions
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are state governments that participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). These entities must be capable of adopting and enforcing flood standards consistent with NFIP criteria and comply with the provisions set forth in 44 C.F.R. § 60.25.
Overview
This grant is for state governments that are involved in managing flood risks and are part of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a state government
- Not participating in the NFIP
- Failure to meet cost-sharing requirements
- Incomplete application
- Non-compliance with 44 C.F.R. § 60.25
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to adopt and enforce flood standards, manage flood risks, and reduce disaster costs. This includes planning, capacity building, and implementing NFIP programs.
Total Program Funding
$15,000,000
Expected Awards
51
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 30, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 11, 2026(41 days)
- Archive Date
- Sep 10, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify state government eligibility
- Gather NFIP participation documentation
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Develop a budget plan with cost-sharing details
- Compile compliance documents for 44 C.F.R. § 60.25
- Obtain letters of support or partnership agreements
- Collect past performance records
- Draft an organizational capacity statement
- Register with FEMA
- Ensure DUNS number is active
- Complete SAM.gov registration