Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- DHS-FEMA-C-UAS-161
- Agency
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
Department of Homeland Security
- Applications due
- Award size
- $3,325,000 to $250,000,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Other
- Eligible applicants
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- State Governments
- Points of contact
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program, administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), seeks to enhance state and local capabilities for detecting, identifying, tracking, and monitoring unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) that pose security threats. Eligible state, local, tribal, and territorial governments can purchase UAS detection, identifying, monitoring, tracking, and mitigation (DIMT-M) technologies to support public safety officials in protecting critical infrastructure. The program prioritizes technologies that can detect and respond to potentially nefarious drone activities, with mitigation technologies limited to select jurisdictions. 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. The application period runs from October 28, 2025, to December 5, 2025, with applicants required to submit through the FEMA Grants Outcomes (FEMA GO) system.
For Fiscal Year 2026, $250 million will be allocated, with priority given to the 11 states hosting FIFA World Cup 2026 events and the National Capital Region hosting America 250 events. These locations, designated as Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR) 1 or 2, will receive statutory minimums with additional competitive funds. The remaining $250 million will be distributed in Fiscal Year 2027 to all 56 states and territories, focusing on building national detection and response capacity. Recipients must accept awards within 60 days of notification, and funding will be allocated at the discretion of the Department of Homeland Security Secretary, based on project scores and risk assessments. The program follows 2 C.F.R. Part 200 administrative requirements, with financial records requiring maintenance for at least three years after the final Federal Financial Report submission.
Synopsis
The Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program, established under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, 2025 (Pub. L. No. 119-21, Sec. 90005(a)), provides $500 million in funding to enhance state and local capabilities to detect, identify, track, or monitor unmanned aircraft systems (as defined in 49 U.S.C. § 44801), consistent with Titles 18 and 49 of the U.S.C. This funding supports U.S. state, local, tribal, and territorial governments in combatting the unlawful use of unmanned aircraft systems that pose a threat to the safety and security of the American people, communities, and institutions.
Using C-UAS Grant Program funds, eligible governments and their subrecipients may purchase unmanned aircraft system (UAS) detection, identifying, monitoring, tracking, and mitigation (DIMT-M) technologies to support public safety officials in the protection of the public and critical infrastructure from nefarious or unlawful use of UAS; mitigation technologies will be limited to select jurisdictions. For Fiscal Year 2026, DHS/FEMA will prioritize $250 million in funding for the 11 states that are directly or indirectly hosting FIFA World Cup 2026 events and the National Capital Region (NCR), which is hosting national America 250 events. All of the FIFA and NCR America 250 events are designated as Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR) 1 or 2. These states and the NCR will receive statutory minimums established under the State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSP), with additional funds allocated competitively based on the SEAR level of hosted events and the anticipated effectiveness of proposed projects.
The outstanding $250 million will be distributed in Fiscal Year 2027 to all 56 states and territories, with an expanded focus on building national detection and response capacity. Details regarding Fiscal Year 2027 will be determined and shared at a later date.
The total funding for the grant program is $500,000,000 - Fiscal Year 2026: up to $250,000,000 - FY 2027: up to $250,000,000.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| C-UAS Investment Justification Form.docx | DOCX document | |
| C-UAS Application Worksheet.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Grant Program NOFO_Final_508.pdf | ||
| FWCGP Investment Justification Form.docx | DOCX document | |
| FWCGP Application Worksheet.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| FIFA World Cup Grant Program NOFO_Final_508.pdf |
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