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

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) was awarded a $1,447,210.24 cooperative agreement by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Community Assistance Program - State Support Services Element (CAP-SSSE) program.

The CAP-SSSE program provides funding to states and territories to provide technical assistance to communities participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and to evaluate community performance in implementing NFIP floodplain management activities. Under this September 19, 2022 cooperative agreement award, DEC will utilize the funding to deliver technical assistance and community evaluations to support New York communities' floodplain management and participation in the NFIP. As the designated state agency, DEC will coordinate directly with local governments throughout New York to administer the services funded through this cooperative agreement.