Federal Grant Award Summary

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded the Colorado Department of Natural Resources, Executive Director's Office, a Project Grant of $237,190 under the Community Assistance Program - State Support Services Element (CAP-SSSE, CFDA 97.023) for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. This award supports technical assistance activities to strengthen Colorado's participation in and compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The funding enables the state to deliver services focused on floodplain management capacity building, flood risk assessment, regulatory guidance, and community outreach related to flood hazard mitigation across Colorado.

As the Designated State NFIP Coordinating Agency, the Colorado Department of Natural Resources will utilize these funds to provide state-level technical support and expertise to communities and local jurisdictions participating in the NFIP. The project grant supports the department's efforts to reduce flood losses, enhance local floodplain management capabilities, and ensure statewide compliance with NFIP requirements through engineering assessments, flood risk mapping support, community education, and program evaluation activities. This award aligns with FEMA's broader initiative to build state and local expertise in flood risk management and disaster mitigation.