Alliance for System Safety of Unmanned Aircraft Systems through Research Excellence (ASSURE)
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- DHS-25-NPD-146-00-99
- Agency
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
Department of Homeland Security
- Applications due
- Award size
- $1,800,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Education
- Eligible applicants
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- Other
- Points of contact
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- FEMA GO Help Desk femago@fema.dhs.gov (877) 585-3242
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking a grant application for the Alliance for System Safety of Unmanned Aircraft Systems through Research Excellence (ASSURE) program to develop comprehensive training solutions for emergency management and first responder communities using Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). The primary objective is to create curriculum that enables effective UAS deployment in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery operations, with a focus on integrating ethical principles, privacy safeguards, cybersecurity best practices, and strategic airspace management. Key training content will cover UAS applications including preliminary damage assessments, debris measurement, visual documentation, flood level determination, and search and rescue missions. Critically, this opportunity is exclusively targeted at Mississippi State University's ASSURE program, with applications to be submitted through FEMA Grants Outcomes (GO) system by the August 15, 2025 deadline. Evaluation criteria will likely emphasize the comprehensiveness of training modules, technological innovation, and potential impact on emergency management capabilities.
The grant is structured for a three-year period from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2028, with a total expected funding of $1.8 million for a single award. The place of performance will be determined by Mississippi State University's ASSURE program, with potential nationwide implementation of the developed training curriculum. The funding will support the development of advanced training solutions that integrate UAS technologies with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Common Operating Picture (COP) platforms, ultimately enhancing the preparedness and operational effectiveness of emergency management personnel across state, local, tribal, and territorial jurisdictions.
Synopsis
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) offer new technologies to support key mission requirements including preliminary damage assessments, debris measurements and calculations, visual evidence, confirmation analysis, establishing flood levels and damages to structures, search and rescue operations, and logistics and package delivery. As jurisdictions develop UAS programs and integrate this technology in emergency management operations, training is critical. FEMA supports the development and delivery of curriculum that leads to the competencies required for the emergency management and first responder communities to effectively use UAS before, during, and after disasters. Students, after completing UAS training, will be better prepared to effectively use UAS resources to achieve outcomes.
Applicants can submit applications for this funding opportunity through FEMA Grants Outcomes (GO). Access the system at https://go.fema.gov/.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| Fiscal Year 2025 ASSURE_508.pdf |
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