OPEN CFDA 97.045 ↗ Competitive Cooperative Agreement Competitive ~100h typical effort

Fiscal Year 2026 Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program – Region 4

🏛 Department of Homeland Security - FEMA (DHS-DHS)

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⏰ Deadline
Aug 17, 2026 in 32 days
💰 Award amount
up to $5M
📊 Total program funding
$41M
🎯 Expected awards
100 recipients
📍 Scope
Regional

Can you apply?

This grant is for organizations with active Partnership Agreements under FEMA's Cooperating Technical Partners Program. Eligible entities develop flood hazard data and maps to help communities understand flood risk. Activities include flood mapping, hazard data development, and technical assistance to improve community planning and decision-making. Funding supports capacity-building in flood risk assessment across all sectors.

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Program description

The Cooperating Technical Partners Program (CTP) is one mechanism that FEMA and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) use to deliver flood information to communities. CTP recipients develop flood hazard data and maps for communities to increase public awareness of flood risk and potential actions to reduce that risk. 

With flood mapping capacity and capabilities, CTPs strengthen the local ability to make informed decisions about reducing flood risk. The data that the program provides also contributes to responsible planning and decision-making across government agencies and the private sector. 

Please note that total FY 2026 CTP Program Funding is $41,000,000 across 9 regions.

Who can apply

Eligible applicants

How to apply

Application links

Required documents

  • SF-424 (Application form)
  • Project narrative describing flood mapping scope and methodology
  • Budget and budget justification
  • Evidence of active Partnership Agreement
  • Letters of support from participating communities or agencies

Program contact

Funding track record

Recent awards under CFDA 97.045 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.

97
awards (3 yrs)
$199M
total funded
33
unique recipients
$2.1M
average award

Top 10 Largest Recent Awards

  1. $6,815,000
  2. $6,755,869
  3. $6,748,984
  4. $5,714,237
  5. $5,653,298
  6. $5,572,565
  7. $5,376,397
  8. $5,207,900
  9. $4,908,602
  10. $4,900,000

Top States by Funding

  • KS 7 awards $29.1M
  • MO 4 awards $22.6M
  • MT 8 awards $16.8M
  • IL 4 awards $14.9M
  • CO 12 awards $14.9M

Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.

Funding history

Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 97.045). How funding has trended year over year.

2018 $116,472,041
2019 $90,572,290
2020 $102,299,842
2021 $100,000,000
2022 $100,000,000
2023 est. $100,000,000
2024 est. $95,000,000

FAQ

Who can apply for this grant?

Only organizations with active Partnership Agreements with FEMA are eligible. You must be established as a Cooperating Technical Partner before applying.

Is there a deadline?

Yes, the deadline is August 17, 2026. This is a fixed deadline, not rolling.

What activities does this grant support?

The program funds flood hazard data development, mapping, and technical assistance to increase public awareness of flood risk. It strengthens local capacity for informed decision-making.

How much funding is available?

Total FY 2026 funding is $41 million across 9 regions. Individual award amounts vary by region and project scope.

Does this grant require cost-sharing?

No, cost-sharing is not required for this program.

💡 Tips for applicants

  • Confirm your organization has an active Partnership Agreement with FEMA before investing time in an application.
  • Emphasize how your flood mapping work strengthens community resilience and reduces disaster risk.
  • Connect your technical capacity to specific regional flood risks and vulnerable populations.
  • Demonstrate partnerships with local agencies and planners who will use the data.
  • Show how your outputs will improve emergency preparedness and land-use planning decisions.

⚠️ Common mistakes

Applying without an active Partnership Agreement in place. Failing to clearly connect flood mapping activities to measurable community benefits. Underestimating the technical expertise required for quality hazard data and NFIP compliance.

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