Fédération Internationale de Football Association World Cup Grant Program
Active
- Assistance listing
- 97.160
- Agency
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
Department of Homeland Security
- Grant awards
- 9 $625,000,012 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Also known as
- FWCGP, FIFA World Cup
- Assistance type
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- Project Grant
- Treasury account
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- 07-0202-5-2-029
- More information
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is distributing $625 million through the FIFA World Cup Grant Program (CFDA 97.160) to enhance security and preparedness capabilities in the 11 U.S. host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with all nine awards having been obligated on July 4, 2025.
This program funds security measures and capability strengthening for local law enforcement, emergency responders, and public safety officials to prepare for, protect against, and respond to threats and emergencies during the World Cup matches. The 78 U.S.-based matches are all designated as Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR) I and II events. Work spans the 11 host cities and involves venue protection, critical infrastructure hardening, and threat mitigation activities across the 38-day tournament period.
The program operates exclusively through Project Grants, with all nine awards in the portfolio representing this single assistance type. FEMA is the sole funding agency under this listing, obligating the entire $625 million portfolio. Award magnitudes range from approximately $32.3 million to $116.3 million per host city, with completion dates set for August 31, 2026.
Recent awards funded security and preparedness activities across all 11 host cities. Representative awards include Project Grant EMW2026WC05000 obligating $116.3 million, EMW2026WC05008 at $109.1 million, and EMW2026WC05006 at $73.7 million.
A recent grant opportunity (DHS-FEMA-FWCGP-160) posted November 7, 2025, with a due date of December 5, 2025, targets State Governments for subawards. The program makes funds available to Host City Committee Task Forces through governor-designated State Administrative Agencies (SAAs), which then make subawards to local units of government. Applicants must apply through the FEMA GO system and must accept awards within 30 days of notification or risk losing funds. Standard 2 C.F.R. Part 200 requirements apply to all recipients.
Objective and description
- Objective
FIFA World Cup Grant Program (FWCGP) will provide the 11 U.S. based FIFA World Cup host cities with the resources to implement the necessary security measures for and strengthen capabilities around this series of 78 high-risk events. FWCGP funds will
- Description
FIFA World Cup Grant Program (FWCGP) will provide the 11 U.S. based FIFA World Cup host cities with the resources to implement the necessary security measures for and strengthen capabilities around this series of 78 high-risk events. FWCGP funds will enhance the ability of local law enforcement, emergency responders, and public safety officials to prepare for, protect against, and respond to threats and emergencies during the World Cup matches.
Eligibility
- Applicant eligibility
Non-federal entities as defined in 2 C.F.R. § 200.1
- Beneficiary eligibility
Applicable State Administrative Agencies
- Credentials and documentation
Eligible applicants should refer to the FY 2026 FIFA World Cup Grant Program Notice of Funding Opportunity to identify all required content for an application.
- Uses of assistance
Recipients and subrecipients may use grant funds for the costs of extensive security activities required to protect players, staff, attendees, venues, and critical infrastructure across the host cities, strengthening them against potential terrorist attacks.
- Length and time phasing of assistance
The period of performance is July 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026.
How to apply
- Application procedure
Eligible applicants will apply for assistance using FEMA Grants Outcomes (FEMA GO). 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards apply to this program.
- Award procedure
Notification of award approval is made via the FEMA GO system through automatic electronic mail to the recipient's authorized official listed in the initial application. The recipient should follow the directions in the notification to confirm acceptance of the award. Recipients must accept their awards no later than 30 days from the award date. The recipient shall notify FEMA of its intent to accept and proceed with work under the award or provide a notice of intent to decline through the FEMA GO system. Funds will remain on hold until the recipient accepts the award through the FEMA GO system and all other conditions of the award have been satisfied or until the award is otherwise rescinded. Failure to accept a grant award within the 30-day timeframe may result in a loss of funds.
Grant opportunities
| Opportunity | Status | Posted | Applications due |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIFA World Cup Grant Program (FWCGP) | Closed |
Grant awards
| Award | Recipient | Federal obligations | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fifa world cup grant program | Office Of Emergency Services | $109,125,390 | |
| Fifa world cup grant program | Georgia Emergency Management And Homeland Security Agency | $73,390,940 | |
| Fifa world cup grant program | State Of Florida Division Of Emergency Management | $73,698,993 | |
| Fifa world cup grant program | Military Department, Washington State | $32,252,845 | |
| Fifa world cup grant program | Department Of Public Safety Missouri | $59,522,190 | |
| Fifa world cup grant program | Department Of Public Safety | $46,053,187 | |
| Fifa world cup grant program | New Jersey Office Of Homeland Security And Preparedness | $66,205,076 | |
| Fifa world cup grant program | Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency | $48,490,887 | |
| Fifa world cup grant program | Texas Office Of The Governor | $116,260,492 |
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas Office Of The Governor | $116,260,496 | 19% |
| 2 | Office Of Emergency Services | $109,125,392 | 17% |
| 3 | State Of Florida Division Of Emergency Management | $73,698,992 | 12% |
| 4 | Georgia Emergency Management And Homeland Security Agency | $73,390,944 | 12% |
| 5 | New Jersey Office Of Homeland Security And Preparedness | $66,205,076 | 11% |
| 6 | Department Of Public Safety Missouri | $59,522,192 | 10% |
| 7 | Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency | $48,490,888 | 8% |
| 8 | Department Of Public Safety | $46,053,188 | 7% |
| 9 | Military Department, Washington State | $32,252,844 | 5% |
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $625,000,012 |
Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 97.160?
Assistance Listing 97.160 is Fédération Internationale de Football Association World Cup Grant Program, a federal grant program run by Federal Emergency Management Agency (Department of Homeland Security).
What is the CFDA number for Fédération Internationale de Football Association World Cup Grant Program?
Its CFDA number is 97.160: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 97.160 awarded?
9 grant awards under 97.160 have obligated $625,000,012 in federal funds to 9 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 97.160?
The recipients obligated the most under Fédération Internationale de Football Association World Cup Grant Program are Texas Office Of The Governor ($116,260,496), Office Of Emergency Services ($109,125,392) and State Of Florida Division Of Emergency Management ($73,698,992).
Are there open grant opportunities under 97.160?
No opportunity listed under 97.160 is open now. The latest, FIFA World Cup Grant Program (FWCGP), was posted on November 7, 2025.
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