Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 16 MT 045 09 01
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program - Region 9 is a FEMA funding opportunity designed to strengthen and improve the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) by building practical, working partnerships across federal, state, tribal, regional, and local governments. The basic idea is to reduce flood losses and support community resilience by helping qualified partners develop, maintain, and communicate better flood risk information. Through this program, FEMA can support eligible partners with federal assistance using a cooperative agreement, with a strong emphasis on coordinated planning, shared priorities, and measurable results that advance FEMA's broader Risk Mapping, Assessment and Planning (Risk MAP) goals.
At its core, the CTP Program focuses on increasing local involvement and ownership over flood hazard data and flood risk products, especially Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and related datasets. FEMA views this local and regional ownership as essential because communities and states are often best positioned to collect data, understand local conditions, and keep information current. The program supports a range of work that can include program management, technical flood risk analysis and mapping, and clearer communication of flood hazards and risks to decision-makers, stakeholders, and the public. The activities funded are meant to reinforce and expand the ability of NFIP State Coordinating Agencies and NFIP-participating communities to carry out their ongoing NFIP responsibilities, while also supporting broader flood mitigation efforts that involve both public and private sector partners.
Eligibility is limited to organizations that are already qualified Cooperating Technical Partners. In practical terms, that means an applicant must have a signed CTP Partnership Agreement with FEMA Headquarters or a FEMA Regional Office. In addition, the applicant must either be (or represent) an NFIP community in good standing, or be a FEMA-approved nonprofit whose primary mission supports NFIP goals and objectives. FEMA also expects applicants to have real capacity in place before applying: specifically, existing non-federally funded processes and/or systems that support the collection, development, evaluation, dissemination, and communication of flood hazard and risk assessment data and mapping. Applicants must be able to carry out the funded work, meet CTP performance metrics, and submit timely, accurate performance reports documenting progress and outcomes.
A notable operational requirement is the expectation that, when applicable, CTPs will perform work within FEMA's Mapping Information Platform (MIP). This includes keeping project activities current in the MIP by updating entries at least every 30 days in the Studies Workflow, and even more frequently for projects moving through the Revisions Workflow. This reflects FEMA's emphasis on project transparency, consistent tracking, and keeping mapping and risk data efforts aligned with national standards and timelines.
The opportunity falls under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), with the funding instrument identified as a cooperative agreement. The funding activity category is listed as Science and Technology and other Research and Development, and the associated CFDA number is 97.045. Eligible applicant types are broad in terms of government and quasi-government entities, including state governments, counties, cities or townships, special districts, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and federally recognized tribal governments. It also includes eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding institutions of higher education) and other entities, but the key limiting factor remains CTP qualification and the presence of a signed partnership agreement.
From a planning standpoint, FEMA stresses that prospective applicants should coordinate with FEMA before submitting an application. That pre-application coordination is meant to ensure the proposed work matches FEMA priorities, objectives, and performance measures, and that the tasks selected are well-defined and feasible. FEMA may also provide non-monetary support such as technical assistance, training, and/or data to help a CTP carry out work within recognized project categories. Importantly, FEMA frames grant funding as additive: federal dollars are intended to supplement, not replace, the partner's leveraged resources, staff capability, and data contributions that help accomplish the agreed-upon tasks.
In terms of administration and compliance, award recipients must follow the requirements in the funding announcement, the terms and conditions of the award, and the existing CTP Partnership Agreement. The work itself must be defined through FEMA-approved documentation such as a Statement of Work or a Mapping Activity Statement, using FEMA templates available through the relevant FEMA Region or FEMA Headquarters. For this particular opportunity, the original closing date was June 10, 2016, FEMA anticipated making around 14 awards, and the posting was created on March 25, 2016. The award ceiling is listed as 0, which typically signals that a single fixed maximum was not specified in the public summary and that award amounts may vary based on FEMA priorities, negotiated scope, and available funds.Apply for DHS 16 MT 045 09 01
- The Department of Homeland Security - FEMA in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program - Region 9" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 97.045.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2016-03-25.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2016-06-10. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 14 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Others.
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FAQs: FY 2016 Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program - Region 9 (FEMA)
What is the FY 2016 CTP Program - Region 9 funding opportunity?
It is a FEMA funding opportunity under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to strengthen and improve the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) by building practical partnerships across federal, state, tribal, regional, and local governments. The program supports work that improves flood risk information and products (including Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs)) to help reduce flood losses and support community resilience.
What is the main purpose of this program?
The core purpose is to reduce flood losses and improve resilience by helping qualified partners develop, maintain, and communicate better flood hazard and flood risk information. FEMA emphasizes coordinated planning, shared priorities, and measurable results aligned with FEMA's Risk Mapping, Assessment and Planning (Risk MAP) goals.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which reflects FEMA's expectation of close coordination, shared priorities, and ongoing collaboration during project execution.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 97.045.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
Who can apply for this funding?
Eligibility is limited to organizations that are already qualified Cooperating Technical Partners (CTPs). In practical terms, the applicant must have a signed CTP Partnership Agreement with FEMA Headquarters or a FEMA Regional Office.
Does being a government entity automatically make an organization eligible?
No. While the eligible applicant types include many government and quasi-government entities, the key limiting factor is CTP qualification and having a signed CTP Partnership Agreement with FEMA (Headquarters or a Regional Office).
What applicant organization types are included in the eligible applicant categories?
Eligible applicant types listed include state governments, counties, cities or townships, special districts, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and federally recognized tribal governments. The list also includes eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding institutions of higher education) and other entities, but applicants still must be qualified CTPs with a signed partnership agreement.
Are nonprofits eligible to apply?
Nonprofits may be eligible if they are FEMA-approved and their primary mission supports NFIP goals and objectives, and if they are already qualified CTPs with a signed CTP Partnership Agreement with FEMA.
Do applicants need to be associated with an NFIP community?
Yes. The applicant must either be (or represent) an NFIP community in good standing, or be a FEMA-approved nonprofit whose primary mission supports NFIP goals and objectives. In all cases, the applicant must also have a signed CTP Partnership Agreement.
What does FEMA mean by "good standing" for an NFIP community?
The opportunity states the applicant must be (or represent) an NFIP community in good standing, but it does not define "good standing" in the provided summary.
What kinds of capabilities must applicants already have before applying?
FEMA expects applicants to have existing, non-federally funded processes and/or systems that support the collection, development, evaluation, dissemination, and communication of flood hazard and risk assessment data and mapping. Applicants must also have the capacity to carry out the funded work, meet CTP performance metrics, and submit timely, accurate performance reports.
What is the program trying to strengthen in terms of local involvement?
The CTP Program focuses on increasing local involvement and ownership over flood hazard data and flood risk products, especially FIRMs and related datasets. FEMA views local and regional ownership as important because communities and states are often best positioned to collect data, understand local conditions, and keep information current.
What types of activities can be funded?
The program supports a range of work that can include program management, technical flood risk analysis and mapping, and clearer communication of flood hazards and risks to decision-makers, stakeholders, and the public. The funded activities are intended to reinforce and expand the ability of NFIP State Coordinating Agencies and NFIP-participating communities to carry out ongoing NFIP responsibilities and support broader flood mitigation efforts.
Are Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) specifically included in the work?
Yes. FEMA highlights flood risk products, especially Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and related datasets, as a major focus area for local involvement and ownership under the program.
How does this program relate to FEMA Risk MAP?
FEMA emphasizes that the cooperative agreements and resulting work should advance FEMA's broader Risk Mapping, Assessment and Planning (Risk MAP) goals, including measurable results and alignment with FEMA priorities and performance measures.
Does FEMA require coordination before submitting an application?
Yes. FEMA stresses that prospective applicants should coordinate with FEMA before applying to help ensure the proposed work matches FEMA priorities, objectives, and performance measures, and that tasks are well-defined and feasible.
What is FEMA's expectation regarding leveraged resources and staffing?
FEMA frames grant funding as additive. Federal dollars are intended to supplement, not replace, the partner's leveraged resources, staff capability, and data contributions used to accomplish the agreed-upon tasks.
What is the Mapping Information Platform (MIP) and is it required?
The opportunity states that, when applicable, CTPs are expected to perform work within FEMA's Mapping Information Platform (MIP). This includes keeping project activities current in the MIP, which supports transparency, tracking, and alignment with national standards and timelines.
How often must CTPs update project activities in FEMA's MIP?
CTPs are expected to update entries at least every 30 days in the Studies Workflow, and more frequently for projects moving through the Revisions Workflow.
What reporting and performance expectations apply to award recipients?
Award recipients must be able to meet CTP performance metrics and submit timely, accurate performance reports documenting progress and outcomes, consistent with the funding announcement and award terms and conditions.
What documents define the work to be performed under an award?
The work must be defined through FEMA-approved documentation such as a Statement of Work or a Mapping Activity Statement, using FEMA templates available through the relevant FEMA Region or FEMA Headquarters.
What rules and agreements govern the award?
Award recipients must follow the requirements in the funding announcement, the terms and conditions of the award, and the existing CTP Partnership Agreement.
Does FEMA provide support other than funding?
Yes. FEMA may provide non-monetary support such as technical assistance, training, and/or data to help a CTP carry out work within recognized project categories.
How many awards did FEMA anticipate making for this opportunity?
FEMA anticipated making around 14 awards.
When was this opportunity posted and what was the original closing date?
The posting was created on March 25, 2016, and the original closing date was June 10, 2016.
Is there a maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is listed as 0, which typically indicates that a single fixed maximum was not specified in the public summary and that award amounts may vary based on FEMA priorities, negotiated scope, and available funds.
What is the overall emphasis of FEMA's approach in this program?
FEMA emphasizes practical working partnerships, coordinated planning, shared priorities, measurable results, consistent project tracking (including MIP updates where applicable), and improved flood risk information that supports NFIP responsibilities and broader flood mitigation.
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