Federal Grant Award Summary

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded $34.6 million to the California Office of Emergency Services (CAL OES) on July 4, 2025, under the Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program (CFDA 97.161). This Project Grant, with a completion date of September 30, 2028, supports the acquisition and deployment of detection, tracking, identification, and mitigation systems for unmanned aircraft system (UAS) threats across California. CAL OES will utilize these federal resources to procure fixed and portable technological solutions that strengthen state, local, tribal, and territorial public safety entities' capabilities to address emerging aerial security challenges and combat unlawful or nefarious UAS operations.

As the prime recipient, CAL OES will distribute federal funds through a sub-award model to eligible counties, cities, tribal governments, and other public safety entities throughout California. Projects funded through this award will be prioritized based on effectiveness scores reflecting proposed training and equipment, as well as the significance of event locations, particularly those hosting nationally significant events. Recipients must accept the award within 60 days through the FEMA Grants Outcomes (FEMA GO) system and comply with all applicable federal administrative requirements, including record retention for a minimum of three years following final Federal Financial Report submission.