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Fiscal Year 2027 Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program

Department of Homeland Security - FEMA (DHS) · Competitive · Science & Technology

At a glance

Fiscal Year 2027 Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program is a federal competitive grant from Department of Homeland Security - FEMA for the science & technology sector. Funding is $822K–$18.7M. Eligible applicants: State governments. The application deadline is November 16, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.

Amount
$822K–$18.7M
Deadline
Nov 16, 2026
Type
Competitive
Status
Closing soon

About this program

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 consistent with 6 U.S.C. § 124n and 6 C.F.R. 124. The operation of certain detection and all mitigation technologies will be limited to accredited law enforcement and correctional agencies that meet the training, certification, accreditation, and authorized technology requirements of 6 C.F.R. 124 described in this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).For Fiscal Year 2027, the remaining $250 million will be distributed to all 56 states and territories, with a focus on building national detection and response capacity across the nation, generally, as well as an expanded focus on supporting the 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympics. Crucially, this round of funding must be strategically leveraged to support the Olympic torch relay, representing a vital operational priority to secure the relay's expansive domestic route and ensure seamless interagency coordination before the opening ceremonies. The 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympics in Los Angeles have been designated as a National Special Security Event (NSSE), and official ancillary events have been designated as Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR) events. Jurisdictions will receive statutory minimums established under the State Homeland Security Grant Program, with additional funds allocated based on the DHS Terrorism Risk Methodology and the anticipated effectiveness of proposed projects.

Who can apply

State governments

How to apply

Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number DHS-27-GPD-161-00-99. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.

Apply at official source