Cooperating technical partners

This $865,000 Cooperative Agreement award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program, CFDA 97.045, supports the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) in strengthening national preparedness and resilience against flooding hazards. The CTP Program funds partnerships to enhance the National Flood Insurance Program's effectiveness by identifying flood risks, developing flood hazard data and maps, increasing public awareness, and informing mitigation planning and strategies.

Under this award, WDNR will provide a range of technical services to support these objectives, such as flood mapping, risk assessments, data modeling, community engagement initiatives, and mitigation activities. As the prime awardee, WDNR may also subgrant portions of the funding to local/tribal governments, universities, non-profits, and businesses to execute projects collaboratively or deliver specialized services across Wisconsin. The award period runs from September 2023 through June 2024.