Fiscal Year 25 Community Assistance Program - State Support Services Element (CAP-SSSE)

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is offering a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Fiscal Year 2025 Community Assistance Program – State Support Services Element (CAP-SSSE), aimed at providing technical assistance and resources to states for floodplain management activities under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). It allocates $15 million for approximately 52 awards, ranging from $65,000 to $600,000, for eligible State National Flood Insurance Program Coordinating Agencies. The application period begins on July 28, 2025, and ends on August 11, 2025, focusing on enhancing states’ capacity to reduce flood risks, assist community compliance, and improve floodplain management standards through outreach, training, and support activities. Eligible applicants must exhibit expertise in floodplain management and commit to a cost-sharing requirement of at least 25% for non-insular areas. Key program objectives include increasing community engagement, adopting higher floodplain standards, and improving compliance within the NFIP framework. The funding opportunity is structured to ensure compliance with relevant federal regulations, including rigorous application reviews and performance metrics throughout the funding period. This initiative reflects the federal commitment to supporting state-level initiatives that enhance community resilience against flooding while maintaining accountability through structured reporting and oversight protocols.