The FIFA World Cup Grant Program (FWCGP), administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Department of Homeland Security, seeks to provide $625 million in federal funding to enhance security and preparedness for the 2026 FIFA World Cup events in the United States. The grant program aims to support the safe execution of 78 high-risk matches across 11 U.S. host cities, with all matches designated as Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR) I and II events. Eligible...
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The Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program, administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), seeks to enhance state and local capabilities to detect, identify, track, and monitor unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) that pose potential security threats. The program aims to support state, local, tribal, and territorial governments in purchasing UAS detection, identifying, monitoring, tracking, and mitigation (DIMT-M) technologies to protect public safety and critical infrastructure. Evaluation criteria will include project effectiveness scores based on proposed training and equipment, as well as prioritization scores for projects in cities hosting events of national significance. For Fiscal Year 2026, the program will prioritize $250 million for the 11 states hosting FIFA World Cup 2026 events and the National Capital Region, with funds allocated competitively based on Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR) levels and project effectiveness. The application period runs from November 7, 2025, to December 5, 2025, with applications to be submitted through FEMA Grants Outcomes (FEMA GO).
The total funding for the grant program is $500 million, with $250 million allocated for Fiscal Year 2026 and the remaining $250 million to be distributed in Fiscal Year 2027 to all 56 states and territories. Award values will vary, with recipients receiving funding based on their project scores and the significance of their event locations. Mitigation technologies will be limited to select jurisdictions, and recipients must accept awards within 60 days of notification. The program focuses on supporting public safety officials in protecting against nefarious or unlawful UAS use, with a particular emphasis on high-profile events such as the FIFA World Cup and America 250 celebrations.