$25.1 Million Available in Cooperative Agreements for Flood Risk Mitigation in FEMA Region Eight
The estimated total program funding available was cited as
The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; public and state controlled institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments; and non-profits having a 501(c)3 status with the IRS.
The agency description of the grant states: "The Cooperating Technical Partners Program (CTP Program) exists to strengthen and increase the effectiveness of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through fostering strong Federal, State, Tribal, regional and local partnerships for the purposes of reducing flood losses and promoting community resiliency. The CTP Program may provide federal assistance, through a grant or cooperative agreement, to an eligible Cooperating Technical Partner (herein referred to as "CTP", "partner" or "grantee") to perform various projects and activities that stimulate and support the ability of NFIP State Coordinating Agencies and NFIP-participating communities (as defined in 44 CFR Part 59.1) to continue their ongoing regulatory NFIP responsibilities as well as support the ability of States, communities and the public and private sector to mitigate flood risk. The CTP Program seeks to enhance the existing capabilities of CTPs to increase local involvement in, and ownership of, the development and maintenance of flood risk data and products, such as the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and other risk related products, as well as other support to advance the goals and objectives of the Risk Mapping Assessment and Planning (Risk MAP) program. Partnerships developed through
The funding opportunity number is
TARGETED NEWS SERVICE:
PCI Prepares Communities for the Start of the 2018 Hurricane Season
$2.5 Million Available in Cooperative Agreements for Flood Risk Mitigation in FEMA Region Nine
Advisor News
Annuity News
Health/Employee Benefits News
Life Insurance News