Project Grant EMB2025MT05003

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry a Project Grant of $282,375 under the Community Assistance Program - State Support Services Element (CAP-SSSE, CFDA 97.023) for the performance period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The CAP-SSSE program provides technical assistance to states participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to support floodplain management capacity and reduce flood losses at the community level. While specific deliverables are not detailed in the award documentation, the program typically funds activities including floodplain mapping updates, engineering assessments, community outreach initiatives, regulatory guidance development, and program evaluations designed to enhance state and local floodplain management expertise and ensure NFIP compliance.

The award positions Maine's Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry as the primary recipient responsible for implementing state-level technical assistance services that strengthen community participation in the NFIP and advance flood risk management objectives across the state. This funding complements the department's existing portfolio of federal conservation and environmental initiatives and leverages its established expertise in natural resource management and community partnerships to support Maine's flood mitigation and preparedness efforts.