FIFA World Cup Grant Program (FWCGP)
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- DHS-FEMA-FWCGP-160
- Agency
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
Department of Homeland Security
- Applications due
- Award size
- $32,000,000 to $74,000,000
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 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 applicants are state governments that will receive funds through State Administrative Agencies (SAA) and subsequently distribute subawards to local units of government. The evaluation criteria will focus on the applicant's ability to strengthen local law enforcement, emergency response, and public safety capabilities in preparation for potential threats during the World Cup events. Applicants must submit their materials through the FEMA Grants Outcomes (FEMA GO) system, with the application period open from October 28, 2025, to December 5, 2025.
The anticipated award amounts will range from $32 million to $74 million, with nine total awards expected to be made no later than January 30, 2026. The period of performance for the grant will run from July 4, 2025, to August 31, 2026, covering the preparation and execution phases of the World Cup. The grant will support critical infrastructure protection, emergency response capabilities, and security measures for an event expected to attract over five million international visitors and generate tens of billions of dollars in economic activity. Recipients must accept awards within 30 days through the FEMA GO system and maintain financial records for at least three years from the final Federal Financial Report submission. The project will span the 11 U.S. host cities participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is being co-hosted with Canada and Mexico.
Synopsis
The FIFA World Cup Grant Program (FWCGP), administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Grant Programs Directorate (GPD), provides $625 million in federal funding to enhance security and preparedness for the 2026 FIFA World Cup events in the United States. This standalone grant program supports the safe execution of the largest sporting event in history, co-hosted with Canada and Mexico, which is expected to attract over five million international visitors and generate tens of billions of dollars in economic activity across 11 U.S. host cities over 38 days. The program addresses significant security challenges, with all 78 U.S based matches designated as Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR) I and II events, building on historical federal support for major events like the Olympics. The FWCGP makes funds available to the Host City Committee Task Forces through governor-designated State Administrative Agencies (SAA). To carry out the extensive security activities required to protect players, staff, attendees, venues, and critical infrastructure across the host cities, strengthening them against potential terrorist attacks, the Host City Committee Task Force in each of the 11 host cities will then make subawards to local units of government.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| 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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