Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program
ID: 360833Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Department of Homeland Security - FEMA (DHS-DHS)

Award Range

$3M - $250M

Eligible Applicants

State Governments

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/360833
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is offering the Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program, which provides $500 million in funding to enhance state and local capabilities for detecting, identifying, tracking, and monitoring unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). This grant program aims to support state, local, tribal, and territorial governments in addressing the threats posed by unlawful UAS usage, particularly in relation to public safety and critical infrastructure. For Fiscal Year 2026, $250 million is prioritized for 11 states and the National Capital Region hosting significant events, while the remaining funds will be allocated in Fiscal Year 2027 to all states and territories to bolster national detection and response capabilities. Interested applicants must submit their proposals via FEMA GO by December 5, 2025, at 5 p.m. ET, and can reach out to FEMA Grants News at fema-grants-news@fema.dhs.gov for further assistance.

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    Counter-Unmanned.pdf
    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program, established under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, 2025, offers $500 million to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments. This funding enhances capabilities to detect, identify, track, or monitor unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and, where authorized, mitigate threats. For Fiscal Year 2026, $250 million is prioritized for 11 states and the National Capital Region hosting FIFA World Cup 2026 and America 250 events. The remaining $250 million will be distributed in Fiscal Year 2027 to all 56 states and territories to build national detection and response capacity. Eligible applicants are State Administrative Agencies (SAAs), which must pass through at least 97% of funds to subrecipients. The program supports planning, organization, equipment, training, and exercises, with specific restrictions on unallowable costs and requirements for personnel training and data sharing. Applications are submitted via FEMA GO, with a deadline of December 5, 2025, at 5 p.m. ET.
    FIFA.pdf
    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are offering the FIFA World Cup Grant Program (FWCGP), a new standalone grant providing $625 million to enhance security and preparedness for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States. This program addresses significant security challenges for the 78 U.S.-based matches, which are designated as Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR) I and II events. Funds will be awarded to State Administrative Agencies (SAAs) in nine eligible states, with a mandatory 100% pass-through to the 11 Host City Committee Task Forces within 45 days. These Task Forces will then make subawards to local units of government for security and preparedness activities. Allowable costs generally fall into planning, organization, equipment, training, and exercises (POETE), with a clear connection to safeguarding FIFA World Cup events. Unallowable costs include weapons, ammunition, and hiring sworn public safety officers for traditional duties, though operational overtime and surge personnel are permitted with a waiver for personnel costs exceeding 50%. Applications are due by December 5, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. ET, and must be submitted through the FEMA GO system by eligible SAAs after obtaining a UEI, EIN, login.gov account, and active SAM registration. The program aims to strengthen capabilities to prevent, prepare for, protect against, and respond to threats and emergencies during the World Cup matches, aligning with Executive Order 14234, Establishing the White House Task Force on FIFA World Cup 2026.
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