This $791,419.23 federal Project Grant award to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) was provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Community Assistance Program - State Support Services Element (CAP-SSSE), CFDA 97.023. The funding will support NJDEP's efforts to enhance flood risk management capabilities for communities participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Key services to be delivered include floodplain mapping, engineering assessments, community outreach, regulatory guidance, and program evaluations designed to reduce flood losses and improve NFIP compliance. The award period is from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. NJDEP has a demonstrated track record of leveraging federal grants to support critical environmental initiatives, often collaborating with local governments, non-profit organizations, and academic institutions as sub-recipients to maximize the impact and reach of these federally funded programs.