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"Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program is sponsored by FEMA. This grant program provides funding to enhance state, local, tribal, and territorial capabilities to detect, identify, track, or monitor unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), consistent with Titles 18 and 49 of the U.S.C. This funding supports combatting the unlawful use of UAS that pose a threat to public safety and critical infrastructure.
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gov Maintenance Calendar Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program Department of Homeland Security Department of Homeland Security - FEMA Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:DHS-FEMA-C-UAS-161 Funding Opportunity Title:Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Grant Category of Funding Activity:Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification) Category Explanation:Provides $500 million in funding to enhance state and local capabilities to detect, identify, track, or monitor unmanned aircraft systems.
Expected Number of Awards:12 Assistance Listings:97.
161 -- Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Last Updated Date:Nov 07, 2025 Original Closing Date for Applications:Dec 05, 2025 Current Closing Date for Applications:Dec 05, 2025 Archive Date:Jan 04, 2026 Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 250,000,000 Award Ceiling:$250,000,000 Eligible Applicants:State governments Additional Information on Eligibility: ## Additional Information Agency Name:Department of Homeland Security - FEMA Description:The Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program, established under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, 2025 (Pub.
L. No. 119-21, Sec. 90005(a)), provides $500 million in funding to enhance state and local capabilities to detect, identify, track, or monitor unmanned aircraft systems (as defined in 49 U.S.C.
§ 44801), consistent with Titles 18 and 49 of the U.S.C. This funding supports U.S. state, local, tribal, and territorial governments in combatting the unlawful use of unmanned aircraft systems that pose a threat to the safety and security of the American people, communities, and institutions.
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; mitigation technologies will be limited to select jurisdictions.
For Fiscal Year 2026, DHS/FEMA will prioritize $250 million in funding for the 11 states that are directly or indirectly hosting FIFA World Cup 2026 events and the National Capital Region (NCR), which is hosting national America 250 events. All of the FIFA and NCR America 250 events are designated as Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR) 1 or 2.
These states and the NCR will receive statutory minimums established under the State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSP), with additional funds allocated competitively based on the SEAR level of hosted events and the anticipated effectiveness of proposed projects.
The outstanding $250 million will be distributed in Fiscal Year 2027 to all 56 states and territories, with an expanded focus on building national detection and response capacity. Details regarding Fiscal Year 2027 will be determined and shared at a later date. The total funding for the grant program is $500,000,000 - Fiscal Year 2026: up to $250,000,000 - FY 2027: up to $250,000,000.
Link to Additional Information:[](https://www. grants. gov/search-results-detail/360833) Grantor Contact Information:If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: FEMA has assigned Preparedness Officers to each state for the C-UAS Grant Program.
If you are unsure who your Preparedness Officer is, please contact FEMA Grants News by phone at (800) 368-6498 or by email at fema-grants-news@fema. dhs. gov, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U.S. state, local, tribal, and territorial governments and their subrecipients. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $250,000,000 (FY 2026). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was December 5, 2025, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program is funded by FEMA. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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