Community assistance program state support services element (cap-SSSE)

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) was awarded a $293,827.89 Cooperative Agreement by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Community Assistance Program - State Support Services Element (CAP-SSSE, CFDA 97.023) on September 11, 2023. This funding will enable WDNR to provide technical assistance to communities in Wisconsin participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), as well as evaluate their compliance with NFIP floodplain management requirements. The services to be delivered include floodplain mapping, engineering assessments, community outreach, regulatory guidance, and program evaluations to support local NFIP implementation across the state. In some cases, WDNR may sub-grant portions of the award funding to local/tribal governments, universities, non-profits, and businesses to execute projects collaboratively or deliver specialized services related to the CAP-SSSE program objectives throughout Wisconsin.