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

Fiscal Year 2026 Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program – Region 6

🏛 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 developing flood hazard data and maps to increase community awareness of flood risk. Only entities with an active Partnership Agreement with FEMA are eligible. The program operates in Region 6 of FEMA's geographic structure. Activities supported include flood mapping, hazard data development, and tools that help communities make informed decisions about reducing flood risk.

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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

  • Partnership Agreement (active status)
  • Project narrative describing flood mapping approach
  • Budget and budget justification
  • Organizational capacity documentation
  • Mapping methodology and quality assurance plan

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 the CTP Program?

Only entities with an active Partnership Agreement with FEMA are eligible. You must meet FEMA's partnership requirements before submitting an application.

What is the funding range for FY 2026?

Total funding is $41,000,000 across all 9 FEMA regions. Specific award amounts vary by application and region. Check the announcement for Region 6 details.

What activities are funded?

The program funds flood hazard data development and mapping projects. These tools help communities understand flood risk and plan mitigation strategies.

When is the deadline?

The deadline is August 17, 2026. This is a fixed deadline, not rolling acceptance.

Is cost-sharing required?

No, cost-sharing is not required for this grant. However, partnerships with other organizations are encouraged.

💡 Tips for applicants

  • Secure your Partnership Agreement with FEMA before applying. Without active partnership status, your application will be ineligible.
  • Emphasize how your flood mapping data will directly help communities make informed decisions about flood risk reduction.
  • Demonstrate technical capacity to develop accurate, usable flood hazard data. Include past mapping projects and expertise.
  • Align your project with FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program goals and community resilience priorities.
  • Clearly budget for data quality assurance and community engagement activities.

⚠️ Common mistakes

Applications without an active Partnership Agreement are immediately rejected. Lack of detail about how data will reach and benefit target communities. Insufficient documentation of technical mapping experience and qualifications.

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