The Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program helps communities by providing flood hazard data and maps to increase awareness of flood risks and guide actions to reduce these risks. This program supports local decision-making and planning to prevent flood-related disasters.
Who it's for: This grant is intended for organizations that can develop flood hazard data and maps, and have the ability to work with FEMA and the National Flood Insurance Program to deliver flood information to communities.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Inability to develop flood hazard data and maps
- Lack of capacity to partner with FEMA and NFIP
- Failure to submit a complete application by the deadline
- Non-compliance with federal regulations
- Lack of experience in disaster prevention or flood risk management
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Proof of eligibility
- Partnership agreements with local communities
- Budget plan
- Organizational capacity documentation
- Previous experience in flood mapping
- Compliance with FEMA and NFIP standards
- Registration in federal systems like SAM.gov
- Completed application forms
- Letters of support from community partners
Cautions
- Ensure compliance with FEMA and NFIP standards
- Project must align with disaster prevention goals
- Funds are limited and competitive
- Strict adherence to application deadline
- Potential need for technical expertise in flood mapping
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are those who can partner with FEMA and the National Flood Insurance Program to deliver flood information to communities. This typically includes organizations with the capacity to develop flood hazard data and maps, and those engaged in disaster prevention and flood risk management activities.
Overview
This grant is intended for organizations that can develop flood hazard data and maps, and have the ability to work with FEMA and the National Flood Insurance Program to deliver flood information to communities.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Inability to develop flood hazard data and maps
- Lack of capacity to partner with FEMA and NFIP
- Failure to submit a complete application by the deadline
- Non-compliance with federal regulations
- Lack of experience in disaster prevention or flood risk management
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop flood hazard data and maps, enhance local flood mapping capabilities, and support community awareness and planning efforts to reduce flood risk.
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
- Last Updated
- Jun 30, 2026
Application Checklist
- Register in SAM.gov and ensure active status
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Gather letters of support from community partners
- Develop a comprehensive budget plan
- Document previous experience in flood mapping
- Ensure compliance with FEMA and NFIP standards
- Submit complete application by August 17, 2026