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

The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission (ANRC) was awarded a $246,360.94 Cooperative Agreement on September 20, 2023 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Community Assistance Program - State Support Services Element (CAP-SSSE) grant program (CFDA 97.023). The funding will support ANRC in providing technical assistance to communities participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and evaluating community performance in implementing NFIP floodplain management activities. Key services to be delivered include floodplain mapping, engineering assessments, community outreach, regulatory guidance, and program evaluations to ensure flood loss reduction goals are met. This grant award enables ANRC to continue building state and community floodplain management expertise and leverage its knowledge to enhance NFIP participation and compliance across Arkansas.