The Fiscal Year 2026 Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program is a funding opportunity from FEMA aimed at helping communities develop flood hazard data and maps. This program is designed to increase public awareness of flood risks and assist in planning to reduce those risks. The program supports local governments and other entities in making informed decisions about flood prevention and risk management.
Who it's for: This grant is open to a wide range of applicants, as it is marked as 'unrestricted'. This typically means that local governments, state agencies, non-profit organizations, and possibly private entities can apply, provided they have the capability to develop flood hazard data and maps.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of experience in flood mapping or data development
- Inability to demonstrate capacity for responsible planning
- Failure to submit a complete application by the deadline
- Non-compliance with FEMA or NFIP guidelines
- Ineligibility under specific regional requirements
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Proof of capability in flood mapping
- Budget plan
- Organizational information
- Previous project examples (if applicable)
- Registration with FEMA systems
- Compliance with NFIP guidelines
- Letters of support or partnership (if applicable)
Cautions
- Ensure compliance with all FEMA and NFIP guidelines
- Be mindful of the regional distribution of funds
- Prepare for a competitive application process
- Understand the technical requirements for flood mapping
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
The grant is marked as 'unrestricted', which means there are no specific restrictions on the types of entities that can apply. Typically, this includes local governments, state agencies, non-profit organizations, and possibly private entities, as long as they can demonstrate the ability to develop flood hazard data and maps and contribute to flood risk reduction efforts.
Overview
This grant is open to a wide range of applicants, as it is marked as 'unrestricted'. This typically means that local governments, state agencies, non-profit organizations, and possibly private entities can apply, provided they have the capability to develop flood hazard data and maps.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of experience in flood mapping or data development
- Inability to demonstrate capacity for responsible planning
- Failure to submit a complete application by the deadline
- Non-compliance with FEMA or NFIP guidelines
- Ineligibility under specific regional requirements
Use of Funds
Funds from this grant can be used to develop flood hazard data and maps, which help communities understand and reduce their flood risks. This includes technical work related to flood mapping, community outreach to increase awareness, and planning activities to mitigate flood risks.
Total Program Funding
$41,000,000
Expected Awards
100
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 30, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 17, 2026(47 days)
- Archive Date
- Sep 16, 2026
Application Checklist
- Register with FEMA systems
- Develop a comprehensive project proposal
- Gather documentation of flood mapping capabilities
- Prepare a detailed budget plan
- Ensure compliance with NFIP guidelines
- Submit application by the deadline