Federal Grant Award Summary

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded $14.24 million to the Missouri Department of Public Safety under the Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program (CFDA 97.161) on July 4, 2025. This project grant, with a completion date of September 30, 2028, provides resources for the state to procure and deploy fixed and portable detection, tracking, identification, and mitigation systems to address unmanned aircraft system (UAS) threats. The funding supports Missouri's ability to strengthen public safety entity capabilities in detecting and responding to unauthorized or potentially dangerous drone operations in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

The C-UAS Grant Program, administered by FEMA, is designed to enhance the technological and operational readiness of state, local, tribal, and territorial agencies and first responders. Awards are evaluated based on proposed training and equipment effectiveness scores, as well as prioritization for projects located in cities hosting events of national significance. The Missouri Department of Public Safety, as the primary recipient, will distribute sub-awards to local governments, law enforcement agencies, and other public safety partners across the state to implement comprehensive counter-UAS capabilities. Recipients must maintain financial records for at least three years from the submission of the final Federal Financial Report and comply with the Uniform Administrative Requirements set forth in 2 C.F.R. Part 200.