The Fiscal Year 2026 Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program by FEMA aims to help communities better understand and reduce their flood risks. This is done by developing flood hazard data and maps, which can guide local decision-making and planning. The program has a total funding of $41 million, which is distributed across nine regions.
Who it's for: This grant is for entities that can develop flood hazard data and maps to help communities understand and reduce flood risks. It is particularly aimed at those with the capacity to enhance local decision-making regarding flood prevention.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of capacity to develop flood hazard data and maps
- Inability to demonstrate how the project will increase public awareness of flood risk
- Failure to meet FEMA's technical requirements
- Incomplete application
- Submission after the deadline
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Proof of technical capacity
- Budget plan
- Organizational information
- Past performance documentation
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
- Registration with FEMA
- Compliance with FEMA's technical standards
Cautions
- Ensure compliance with FEMA's technical standards
- Be aware of the regional distribution of funds
- Understand the specific requirements for flood mapping projects
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are entities that can develop flood hazard data and maps to help communities understand and reduce flood risks. This includes organizations with the technical capacity to enhance local decision-making regarding flood prevention. Specific eligible entity types are not detailed, so interested applicants should consult FEMA's official guidelines for more information.
Overview
This grant is for entities that can develop flood hazard data and maps to help communities understand and reduce flood risks. It is particularly aimed at those with the capacity to enhance local decision-making regarding flood prevention.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of capacity to develop flood hazard data and maps
- Inability to demonstrate how the project will increase public awareness of flood risk
- Failure to meet FEMA's technical requirements
- Incomplete application
- Submission after the deadline
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop flood hazard data and maps, enhance local decision-making capabilities, and increase public awareness of flood risks. This includes activities that contribute to responsible planning and decision-making across government agencies and the private sector.
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 with FEMA
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Gather proof of technical capacity
- Create a comprehensive budget plan
- Compile organizational information
- Document past performance in similar projects
- Obtain letters of support or partnership agreements
- Ensure compliance with FEMA's technical standards