Alliance for System Safety of Unmanned Aircraft Systems through Research Excellence (ASSURE)
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The Department of Homeland Security, through FEMA, is offering a grant opportunity titled "Alliance for System Safety of Unmanned Aircraft Systems through Research Excellence (ASSURE)" aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in emergency management. The program seeks to develop FEMA-certified training to address preparedness gaps in state, local, tribal, and territorial jurisdictions, specifically targeting the training of emergency responders to effectively utilize UAS before, during, and after disasters. This initiative is crucial as it supports a risk-informed and capabilities-based approach to national preparedness, ensuring that trained personnel can leverage UAS technology for various emergency management tasks. The total funding available for this opportunity is $1.8 million, with a single award anticipated, and applications will be accepted from August 1, 2025, to August 15, 2025. For further inquiries, applicants can contact the FEMA GO Help Desk at 1-877-585-3242 or via email at femago@fema.dhs.gov.
Eligible Applicants
Mississippi State University as the Federal Aviation Administration’s Air Transportation Center of Excellence for Unmanned Aircraft Systems.