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

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $240,391.54 Cooperative Agreement under the Community Assistance Program - State Support Services Element (CAP-SSSE) program (CFDA 97.023) to the Arizona Department of Water Resources. The purpose of this award is to provide technical assistance to communities participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and to evaluate their compliance with NFIP floodplain management requirements. The Arizona Department of Water Resources, a state government entity, will leverage its engineering and water resources expertise to deliver services such as floodplain mapping, engineering assessments, community outreach, regulatory guidance, and program evaluations to support local NFIP implementation within the state. This award, effective as of September 12, 2023, continues the department's history of receiving FEMA grants to enhance dam safety, flood resilience, and water resource management capabilities critical to Arizona communities.