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Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program is sponsored by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This program provides funding to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments to enhance their capabilities to detect, identify, track, and monitor unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).
The funding can be used to purchase detection systems such as radar, radio frequency, and optical sensors, or to integrate existing technology into emergency operations centers. It also supports personnel training, multiagency exercises, and planning and coordination among public safety agencies to protect critical infrastructure from drone threats. Small businesses may benefit as vendors to eligible government entities.
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Search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State, local, tribal, and territorial governments, first responders, and public safety entities. Small businesses are not direct applicants but can be technology providers to eligible entities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $500 million total (FY2026: $250 million; FY2027: $250 million). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program is funded by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CSNSGP) is a grant from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services that funds target hardening and security enhancements for nonprofit organizations at high risk for violent attacks and hate crimes due to their ideology, beliefs, or mission. Awards of up to $200,000 per organization are available, with $76 million allocated in the latest funding round. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations operating in California. Funded activities include physical security improvements and vulnerability assessments to protect against threats. The program requires applicants to complete a Vulnerability Assessment Worksheet as part of the application process. Support services applicants had an extended deadline of January 12, 2026. Interested nonprofits should consult Cal OES for future application cycles and updated grant rules and regulations.
FY 2026 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) – Mississippi is a grant from the Mississippi Office of Homeland Security (MOHS) that funds local law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency operations agencies for homeland security preparedness. FEMA-provided funds can be used for equipment, training, exercises, and supplies to protect against terrorism and other threats. The FY26 application deadline is Friday, April 3, 2026, and applications are submitted via the MOHS JotForm portal. National priorities require allocating at least 10% toward border crisis response and 3% toward election security. Sub-applications are accepted from local, state, and tribal entities within Mississippi. Contact mohsgrants@dps.ms.gov for program inquiries.
On June 15, FEMA opened simultaneous application windows for the FY 2026 Emergency Management Performance Grant ($337 million) and the FY 2026 Emergency Operations Center Grant ($83 million). Both close July 15. The combined $420 million pool funds personnel, training, equipment, planning, and EOC construction across state, local, tribal, and territorial governments. The single-month window is unusually tight for two flagship preparedness programs that have historically opened in late winter. Here is the strategic read on activity eligibility, the EMPG-versus-EOC split, the formula versus competitive mechanics, and how applicants should sequence work in a 30-day cycle.
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