Cooperating technical partners

The San Antonio River Authority (SARA) was awarded a $300,000 Project Grant under the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program (CFDA 97.045) on September 1, 2023. The grant will fund SARA's efforts to enhance the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through activities such as flood hazard mapping, risk assessments, mitigation planning, and public outreach over the 2-year award period ending September 30, 2025. SARA has previously served as a sub-awardee on federal grants from FEMA and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, conducting water infrastructure repairs, conservation projects, and technical assistance to support local communities. The CTP Program aims to strengthen national preparedness and resilience against flooding hazards by fostering partnerships to identify flood risks, develop hazard data, and inform mitigation strategies.