Alliance for System Safety of Unmanned Aircraft Systems through Research Excellence
Active
- Assistance listing
- 97.146
- Agency
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
Department of Homeland Security
- Grant awards
- Not on record
Program facts
- Treasury account
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- 70-0560-0-1-999
- More information
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated .
About this program
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds development and delivery of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) training curriculum for emergency management and first responder communities under the Alliance for System Safety of Unmanned Aircraft Systems through Research Excellence (ASSURE) program (CFDA 97.146), with the most recent grant opportunity due July 31, 2026.
ASSURE supports training solutions addressing national preparedness gaps in UAS operations, with a specific focus on serving state, local, tribal, and territorial partners through Mississippi State University's Federal Aviation Administration Center of Excellence for Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Funded activities include curriculum development and delivery targeting competencies for emergency management personnel and first responders to effectively deploy UAS in preliminary damage assessments, search and rescue operations, disaster response logistics, and related emergency missions. Awards are granted for up to 36 months.
The program accepts grant applications from entities classified as "Other" applicant types and operates through FEMA's grants portal and FEMA Grants Outcomes (GO) system. Grant opportunities are posted annually; the current open solicitation (DHS-26-NPD-146-00-99) closes July 31, 2026, and a prior opportunity (DHS-25-NPD-146-00-99) was posted in August 2025 with an August 15, 2025 deadline, indicating a roughly annual cadence.
The source does not provide information on recent grant awards, combined federal dollars obligated, typical award magnitudes, assistance-type mix, or other funding agencies active under this program. Applicants should refer to the Notice of Funding Opportunity published on Grants.gov for proposal selection criteria, renewal procedures, and award details.
Objective and description
- Objective
The mission and goal of the Continuing Training Grants (CTG) Alliance for System Safety of Unmanned Aircraft Systems through Research Excellence (ASSURE) program is to enable communities to address specific evolving and emerging threats and hazards
- Description
The Department of Homeland Security Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Homeland Security National Training Program (HSNTP), Continuing Training Grants (CTG), Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence (ASSURE) provides funding to eligible applicants to develop and deliver training solutions to address national preparedness gaps and ensure training is available and accessible to a national audience. Specifically, funding is provided for Mississippi State University's Federal Aviation Administration Center of Excellence for Unmanned Aircraft Systems to support and target training solutions for state, local, tribal and territorial (SLTT) partners, which supports the objective of the National Preparedness System to facilitate an integrated, community-centric, risk-informed, capabilities-based approach to preparedness.
Eligibility
- Uses of assistance
See NOFO
- Use restrictions
Federal funds made available through the ASSURE may be used for the purpose set forth in the ASSURE funding opportunity announcement terms and conditions of the award and must be consistent with the statutory authority for the award. Award funds may not be used for matching funds for any other federal awards, lobbying, or intervention in federal regulatory or adjudicatory proceedings. In addition, federal funds may not be used to sue the Federal Government or any other government entity.
- Length and time phasing of assistance
36 months
How to apply
- Criteria for selecting proposals
Refer to the Notice of Funding Opportunity for ASSURE available on Grants.gov for information on the Criteria for Selecting Proposals associated with ASSURE.
- Award procedure
Refer to the NOFO for this program for a description of the award procedure. The NOFO can be accessed at https://www.grants.gov.
- Deadlines
Refer to the notice of funding opportunity published on grants.gov.
- Renewals
Refer to the NOFO for this program for a description of the renewal or extension procedures. The NOFO can be accessed at https://www.grants.gov.
Grant opportunities
| Opportunity | Status | Posted | Applications due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance for System Safety of Unmanned Aircraft Systems through Research Excellence (ASSURE) | Closed | ||
| Alliance for System Safety of Unmanned Aircraft Systems through Research Excellence (ASSURE) | Closed |
Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 97.146?
Assistance Listing 97.146 is Alliance for System Safety of Unmanned Aircraft Systems through Research Excellence, a federal grant program run by Federal Emergency Management Agency (Department of Homeland Security).
What is the CFDA number for Alliance for System Safety of Unmanned Aircraft Systems through Research Excellence?
Its CFDA number is 97.146: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
Are there open grant opportunities under 97.146?
No opportunity listed under 97.146 is open now. The latest, Alliance for System Safety of Unmanned Aircraft Systems through Research Excellence (ASSURE), was posted on July 1, 2026.
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