C-UAS Application Worksheet.xlsx

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Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program Federal grant opportunity
Opportunity number
DHS-FEMA-C-UAS-161
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Federal Emergency Management Agency

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The file is a C-UAS (Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems) Application Worksheet associated with a federal grant opportunity administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The grant program provides $500 million in funding over two fiscal years to enhance state and local capabilities for detecting, identifying, tracking, and monitoring unmanned aircraft systems, with a specific focus on public safety and critical infrastructure protection. For Fiscal Year 2026, $250 million is prioritized for the 11 states hosting FIFA World Cup 2026 events and the National Capital Region, which will receive funding based on the Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR) level and project effectiveness.

Eligible governments and subrecipients can use the funds to purchase UAS detection, identifying, monitoring, tracking, and mitigation (DIMT-M) technologies, with mitigation technologies limited to select jurisdictions. The grant program is structured under CFDA Number 97.161 and will be distributed through FEMA Grants Outcomes (FEMA GO), with applications accepted from October 28, 2025, to December 5, 2025. Recipients must accept awards within 60 days, and funding allocation will be determined by project effectiveness scores, prioritization of national events, and discretion of the Department of Homeland Security Secretary. The remaining $250 million will be distributed in Fiscal Year 2027 to all 56 states and territories, with a focus on building national detection and response capacity.

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Introduction

Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Grant Program Application Worksheet Introduction

As part of the Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program application process, applicants must complete a formal application worksheet that addresses the evaluation criteria specified in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and provides additional information and certifications. The C-UAS Grant Program is authorized in Section 2004 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (Pub. L. No. 107-296, as amended) (6 U.S.C. § 605).

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has developed guidelines that help ensure that submissions are organized in a consistent manner while addressing key data requirements. This application worksheet must be used by applicants to complete and submit their application. Failure to address these data elements in the prescribed format could potentially result in the rejection of the application worksheet from review consideration.

Applicants that are applying with subapplicants known at the time of submission must ensure their applications are inclusive of all subapplicant information that they wish FEMA to review and must be submitted by the deadline. All applicants are encouraged to review the C-UAS Grant Program NOFO for details on the application submission process. Application documents will be submitted via email and may need to be uploaded to the FEMA Grants Outcomes (FEMA GO) System once the system is active. Applicants should use this worksheet in conjunction with the Investment Justification form to prepare their application materials and as a reference guide throughout the application process.

Tab 1: Applicant Checklist
This tab provides applicants with a checklist to ensure all necessary documents are submitted with the application.
Tab 2A: Example Budget Worksheet
This tab provides an example budget to illustrate how to enter in budget line items. Please only enter the budget line items into Tab 2B.
Tab 2B: Budget Worksheet
This tab provides an area for a detailed breakdown for project costs. All proposed budget line items should be entered here, along with project names, budget narratives, total costs, and other budgetary details as they are known at the time of application. This worksheet will then serve as the detailed budget that informs the FEMA GO system budget. Please add as much detail as possible into this sheet as it is the reference during application review for cost justification on proposed projects.
Tab 3: Subapplicant Info
This worksheet collects necessary subapplicant information. Only those applicants with subapplicants known at the time of application submission need to complete this section.
Tab 4: Certifications
This tab must be completed by the applicant to review/confirm the required certifications for the C-UAS Grant Program application in FEMA GO. Each applicant's Authorized Organization Representative (AOR) needs to digitally "sign" the applicable certifications by entering their name and the date.
Tab 5: Application Questions
This tab must be completed by the applicant. Please respond to each question using the dropdown options. Refer to Section 7.F of the Notice of Funding Opportunity for additional details about the application questions.

OMB No. TBD Expiration: TBD

PAPERWORK BURDEN DISCLOSURE NOTICE

Public reporting burden for this data collection is estimated to average 36 minutes per response. The burden estimate includes the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and submitting this form. You are not required to respond to this collection of information unless a valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number is displayed on this form. Send comments regarding the accuracy of the burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to: Information Collections Management, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street. SW, Washington, DC 20472-3100, Paperwork Reduction Project (1660-0156) NOTE: Do not send your completed form to this address.

PRIVACY NOTICE

GENERAL: This information is being collected for the primary purpose of determining eligibility and administration of the C-UAS Grant Program and to ensure compliance with existing laws and regulations regarding the C-UAS Grant Program.

AUTHORITY: The collection of this information is authorized by the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and 2 CFR Part 200.

USES AND SHARING: FEMA will not share the information collected from Points of Contacts (POCs), including personally identifiable information, outside of the collecting agency. Further information regarding FEMA’s use and sharing of information can be found within the DHS/FEMA/PIA-013 Grant Management Programs Privacy Impact Assessment. The Department’s list of Privacy Impact Assessments can be found on the Department’s website at https://www.dhs.gov/privacy-impact-assessments.

EFFECTS OF NONDISCLOSURE: The disclosure of information on this form is voluntary; however, failure to provide the information requested may delay or prevent the organization from receiving grant funding.

End of Sheet

&"-,Bold"&KFF0000DRAFT – PRE-DECISIONAL – NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

Tab 1 Applicant Checklist Expiration: 1-31-2024

Application Worksheet Checklist
Completed tabs 2B, 3, 4, and 5 of the Application Worksheet to the best of your ability.
Answered all relevant questions in Tab 5 of the Application Worksheet and supporting documentation was provided (if applicable).
Provided sufficient detail in the description area of each category, including the corresponding project name used in Appendix A of the Investment Justification.
Confirmed total Management & Administration (M&A) cost does not exceed 3% of total budget amount.
FEMA GO Checklist*
Completed and uploaded Application Worksheet.
If applicable, submitted any contracted service documents.
Provided a detailed description within each budget cost category on FEMA Grants Outcomes (FEMA GO).
Submitted a complete Investment Justification form.
*Applications for the C-UAS Grant Program will be submitted via email. Once FEMA GO is active, applicants may need to submit the full application into the FEMA GO system to complete the submission process.

DRAFT – PRE-DECISIONAL – NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

Tab 2A Example Budget Worksheet An example budget worksheet is provided below. After reviewing this example, applicants should complete the Budget Worksheet on Tab 2B. For each budget line item, every field in the row must be completed (enter the required information or select from the dropdown). Refer to Appendix B: Allowable Activities of the Notice of Funding Opportunity for additional information. Please enter the expected start date and expected end date of the activity.

Additionally, please enter the amount that is to be allocated to this item or activity.

Please specify if this is for the recipient or subrecipient, and then enter the recipient or subrecipient's nameSelect the activity categorySelect the activity sub-type categoryIn the space provided, please explain, in narrative format, the purpose and nature of the activity you are intending to request reimbursement for. The narrative should clearly illustrate the types of activities to be conducted that fall within this line item; the expected types of costs that will be incurred; and the justification for the equipment or activity.
(Please also specify if the line item is a Contracted Service in this field)Expected Project Start DateExpected Project End DateEstimated Total Project Cost
Recipient/SubrecipientEntity NameActivityActivity Sub-TypeBudget NarrativeStart DateEnd DateTotal Cost
RecipientEntity NamePlanningPlan DevelopmentExample: Recipient Name will develop a counter-unmanned aircraft system response plan starting on January 1, 2026 and ending on January 1, 2027. The plan will ensure the jurisdiction adequately responds in the event of an incident with an unmanned aircraft system.This will require personnel: 2 FTEs, $81.25 per hour, 2080 hours, for a total of $338,000; equipment costs for computers ($3,000); consultant support and travel to assist with the development ($10,000); and publication costs ($1,000). All expenses will adhere to CFR 200 guidelines and NOFO regulations for procurement. Line item includes a contracted service with procurement of a planning consultant.1/1/261/1/27$ 352,000.00
SubrecipientEntity NameExercisesDetectionExample: Subrecipient Name will purchase 5 radar systems to detect unauthorized unmanned aircraft systems. This systems will help ensure public safety at large public events in the jursidiction. Procurement of the radar system will begin on March 1, 2026 and end on December 1, 2026. This will require procurement support from 1 staff member at $60 per hour for 300 hours, for a total of $18,000. The systems will cost $10,000 each, plus $500 each for extended warranties, for a total of $52,500. All expenses will adhere to CFR 200 guidelines and NOFO regulations for procurement.3/1/2612/1/26$ 70,500.00

Tab 2B Budget Worksheet Instructions: Enter the required information for each activity for which you intend to request reimbursement. For each budget line item, every field in the row must be completed (enter the required information or select from the dropdown). Refer to Appendix B: Allowable Activities of the Notice of Funding Opportunity for additional information. Please enter the expected start date and expected end date of the activity.

Additionally, please enter the amount that is to be allocated to this item or activity.

Please specify if this is for the recipient or subrecipient, and then enter the recipient or subrecipient's nameSelect the activity categorySelect the activity sub-type categoryIn the space provided, please explain, in narrative format, the purpose and nature of the activity you are intending to request reimbursement for. The narrative should clearly illustrate the types of activities to be conducted that fall within this line item; the expected types of costs that will be incurred; and the justification for the equipment or activity.
(Please also specify if the line item is a Contracted Service in this field)Expected Project Start DateExpected Project End DateEstimated Total Project Cost
Recipient/SubrecipientEntity NameActivityActivity Sub-TypeBudget NarrativeStart DateEnd DateTotal Cost

Tab 3 Subapplicant Information

Subapplicant Information
SubapplicantUnique Entity Identifier (UEI):
(12 digit numeric)Legal Name of the Organization
(e.g., Springfield Police Department)POC Name
(e.g., John Doe)Entity TypeStreet
(e.g., 123 Main Street, Suite 456)City
(e.g., Springfield)State
(e.g., Missouri)Zip Code
(e.g., 12345)County
(e.g., Brown)If Mailing Address is Different than
Facility Address, Input to the rightMailing Address
(e.g., PO Box 12345)CityStateZip CodeCounty
Subapplicant 1
Subapplicant 2
Subapplicant 3
Subapplicant 4
Subapplicant 5
Subapplicant 6
Subapplicant 7
Subapplicant 8
Subapplicant 9
Subapplicant 10
Subapplicant 11
Subapplicant 12
Subapplicant 13
Subapplicant 14
Subapplicant 15
Subapplicant 16
Subapplicant 17
Subapplicant 18
Subapplicant 19
Subapplicant 20

To enter more Subapplicants, right click on row 23 in the worksheet and select "insert row" as appropriate

End of Sheet

Tab 4 Certifications

C-UAS Grant Program Application Information
State Administrative Agency Name:
State Administrative Agency UEI:
C-UAS Grant Program Application CertificationsEnter AOR Name and Date to sign digitally
1. I certify that all retroactive costs represented in this application accurately represent costs that have been incurred by my organization.
2. I certify that my organization and all subrecipients will comply with all Department of Homeland Security and Department of Justice counter-UAS policies.
3. I certify that my organization and all subrecipients will follow all privacy protection requirements.
4. I certify that my organization and all subrecipients will engage in operational coordination with all applicable Federal regulations.
5. I certify that my organization and all subrecipients will comply with applicable Federal Communications Commission and Federal Aviation Administration regulations.
6. I certify that my organization and all subrecipients are willing to support special events outside of its normal jurisdictions.
7. I certify that my organization and all subrecipients agree to provide mutual aid.
8. I certify that my organization will participate in data sharing and will enter into a vendor contract which enables efficient and reasonable data sharing with DHS counter-UAS operating entities (as allowed by applicable jurisdictional records retention policies, data sharing restrictions, and information law). Such data sharing mechanisms may include, but are not limited to, data output file transfer, limited viewer access, or shared cloud access.
9. I certify that my organization and all subrecipients will comply with federal statutes, DHS directives, policies, and procedures.

End of Sheet

Tab 5 Application Questions

C-UAS Grant Program Competitive Application Questions
Instructions

Please insert the requested details for the applicant's organization.

DHS may contact applicants to provide documentation supporting your responses to the questions below.

If supporting documentation is requested by DHS: Please provide supporting documentation materials via the method specified in the request. Applicants should provide supporting documentation that is readily available and appropriate for their organization.

Examples of supporting documentation may include (but are not limited to): Training certificate from the FBI’s National Counter-UAS Training Center or proof of registration for this course (required for approval to purchase mitigation equipment).

Criteria #Criteria DescriptionResponse
1Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR) Level I or II: Does the proposal specify support for cities hosting an event of National significance, including FIFA World Cup and America 250 national events with an NSSE, SEAR 1 or 2 level designation?
2Does the proposal include mitigation (i.e., kinetic or radio frequency intercept capabilities, such as spoofers, jammers, net systems or “kamikaze” drones, and training (only FBI National Counter-UAS Training Center training and equipment consistent with the technological capabilities of the equipment used at the FBI’s National Counter-UAS Training Center)?
3Timely Implementation: Will full implementation occur within 6 months or within 12 months?
4Does the proposal include radar with a mission-appropriate use case and basic siting/coverage concept?
5Does the proposal include Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) with day/night operations and a simple integration/cueing concept?
6Does the proposal include passive radio frequency (RF) that inspects physical waveforms only (no content/payload reading) and names at least one direction-finding method (Time Difference of Arrival, Frequency Difference of Arrival, Power of Arrival, Angle of Arrival)?
7Does the proposal include Remote ID compliant with ASTM F3411-22a or vendor broadcast intended for government receipt without intercepting protected communications?
8Does the proposal clearly describe how it will detect, track, and identify UAS (mitigation may be described only if properly authorized, but is not required to earn these points)?
9Does the proposal include needed deployment and connectivity elements (e.g., networking gear, point-to-point or mesh links, vehicles/trailers/generators) to support the sensors?
10Does the proposal include Wide Area DTIM Software as a Service (SaaS), including but not limited to, Surveillance as a Service and Data sharing as a Service (Daas) alignment?
11Does the proposal provide a role-based training plan mapped to the proposed systems (operators/maintainers/supervisors), covers safety and applicable legal constraints for signal handling, and includes an exercise or validation component? If mitigation is proposed, operator qualifications are included only when authorization is documented.
12Capability Type: Enter "New Capability" or "Enhancement/maintenance" based on the definitions below.

New capability: Introduces a function not currently present in the jurisdiction (e.g., first-time passive RF DF, first Remote ID deployment) with a clear deployment plan.

Enhancement/maintenance: Measurably expands coverage, improves detection/tracking quality, adds DF nodes, replaces end-of-life units, or sustains critical capability with a clear integration and sustainment plan.

Validation

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Should this tab be locked down?

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Also think we need to double check that content in this tab still aligns with the NOFO since I think some of it comes from the NOFO.

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This matches POETE and includes M&A so I think we are good here Activity Type Budget Narrative ID Sub-Type Guidance tc={AC0D591D-8C9A-4989-A7B9-A28AD8514E0C}: [Threaded comment]

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Is this relevant information? The sub-type portion was removed from Tab 3A Reply:

Yes, this sub-type guidance is what populates in Tab 3B when the applicant selects from the dropdown.Start DateEnd DateTotal CostERROR:#REF!Activity Sub-TypeERROR:#REF!Plan DevelopmentSystem DeploymentDetectionDetection, Tracking, IdentificationDetectionN/AAlabamaALAla.AllAll
PlanningPlanningPlan DevelopmentPlanning-Plan Development• Developing or updating UAS-specific response plans that integrate detection systems into existing emergency operations plans (EOPs) or incident command systems.

• Conducting risk assessments to identify high-priority areas for UAS detection, such as critical infrastructure, public events, or disaster-prone areas.

• Developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for responding to unauthorized or malicious UAS activity.

• Coordinating with federal agencies (e.g., FAA, DHS) to ensure compliance with federal laws and regulations governing UAS detection and mitigation.

• Establishing information-sharing protocols with fusion centers, law enforcement, and other stakeholders to disseminate UAS-related threat intelligence.

• Planning for the integration of UAS detection systems with existing public safety technologies, such as GIS platforms or computer-aided dispatch (CAD) systems.TextShort DateShort DateNumericERROR:#REF!TrackingMitigation (including advanced DTI)TrackingAlaskaAKAlaska
OrganizationOrganizationSystem DeploymentOrganization-System Deployment• Salaries for personnel supporting counter UAS operations

• Developing or updating UAS-specific response plans that integrate detection systems into existing emergency operations plans (EOPs) or incident command systems.

• Conducting risk assessments to identify high-priority areas for UAS detection, such as critical infrastructure, public events, or disaster-prone areas.IdentificationIdentificationArizonaAZAriz.
EquipmentEquipmentEquipmentEquipment-Equipment• Sensor types and methods - Radar

• Electro Optical and Infrared Cameras

• Passive RF Systems

• Passive Acoustic Systems

• Remote ID and similar broadcast beacon receivers

• Mitigation

• Constraints - Enhanced DTI systems

• Third Party Data Service Providers

• Acquiring sensor fusion software to integrate data from multiple detection systems into a common operational picture (COP).

• Procuring portable/mobile UAS detection systems for use during temporary events or in remote areas.

• Investing in UAS detection-as-a-service (DAAS) subscription models to access cutting-edge technology without the need for large upfront investments.

• Purchasing mounts, masts, power supplies, and networking equipment to support the deployment of UAS detection systems.MitigationMitigationArkansasARArk.
TrainingTrainingTrainingTraining-Training• Training programs for Counter UAS systems.

• FBI Counter-UAS Mitigation Training

• Necessary related travel costs for counter UAS personnel adhering to federal GSA standards and policy.

• Providing hands-on training for first responders on the operation of specific UAS detection systems.

• Conducting train-the-trainer programs to build local capacity for ongoing training efforts.

• Providing scenario-based training to prepare responders for real-world UAS threats, such as swarming drones or UAS equipped with payloads.

• Training personnel on the interpretation of UAS detection data and the integration of this data into decision-making processes.Deployment, Operation & MaintenanceCaliforniaCACalif.
ExercisesExercisesDetection, Tracking, Identification, MitigationExercises-Detection, Tracking, Identification, Mitigation• Conducting tabletop exercises (TTXs) to simulate UAS-related incidents and test response plans, SOPs, and coordination protocols.

• Organizing functional exercises (FXs) to test the operation of UAS detection systems and the integration of these systems with other public safety technologies.

• Running full-scale exercises (FSEs) to simulate large-scale UAS threats, such as unauthorized UAS activity at a public event or near critical infrastructure.

• Including multi-jurisdictional exercises to test coordination between state, local, tribal, and federal agencies, as well as private sector partners.

• Conducting after-action reviews (AARs) to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement following exercises.

• Incorporating UAS detection scenarios into broader homeland security exercises, such as those focused on terrorism or disaster response.ColoradoCOColor.
Management and AdministrationManagement and AdministrationM&AManagement and Administration-M&ANecessary direct costs incurred in direct support of the federal award or as a consequence of it, such as travel, meeting-related expenses, and salaries of full/part-time staff in direct support of the program. As such, M&A costs can be itemized in financial reports. If an outside consultant or contractor is used for grant writing or grant management, additional federal requirements may apply.Deployment, Operation, and MaintenanceConnecticutCTConn.
DelawareDEDel.
FloridaFLFla.
GeorgiaGAGa.
HawaiiHIHawaii
IdahoIDIdaho
IllinoisILIll.
IndianaINInd.
IowaIAIowa
KansasKSKan.
KentuckyKYKy.
LouisianaLALa.
MaineMEMaine
MarylandMDMd.
MassachusettsMAMass.
MichiganMIMich.
MinnesotaMNMinn.
MississippiMSMiss.
MissouriMOMo.
MontanaMTMont.
NebraskaNENeb.
NevadaNVNev.
New HampshireNHN.H.
New JerseyNJN.J.
New MexicoNMN.M.
New YorkNYN.Y.
North CarolinaNCN.C.
North DakotaNDN.D.
OhioOHOhio
OklahomaOKOkla.
OregonOROre.
PennsylvaniaPAPa.
Rhode IslandRIR.I.
South CarolinaSCS.C.
South DakotaSDS.Dak.
TennesseeTNTenn.
TexasTXTex.
UtahUTUtah
VermontVTV.T.
VirginiaVAVa.
WashingtonWAWash.
West VirginiaWVW.Va.
WisconsinWIWis.
WyomingWYWyo.
District of ColumbiaDCD.C.
GuamGUGuam
Marshall IslandsMHM.I.
Northern Mariana IslandMPCNMI
Puerto RicoPRP.R. or PUR
Virgin IslandsVIV.I.

Should this tab be locked down?

The validation tab will be locked and hidden once updates are complete and before distribution.

Also think we need to double check that content in this tab still aligns with the NOFO since I think some of it comes from the NOFO.

This matches POETE and includes M&A so I think we are good here

Is this relevant information? The sub-type portion was removed from Tab 3A

Yes, this sub-type guidance is what populates in Tab 3B when the applicant selects from the dropdown.

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