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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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Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) is a federal grant program administered by FEMA through the Office of the Governor's Public Safety Office that funds enhanced border security cooperation among Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Border Patrol, and state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies. The program supports joint operations to secure land and water border routes, improve intelligence sharing, and expand 287(g) screening operations within correctional facilities. In 2025, the national priority is Supporting Border Crisis Response and Enforcement, covering training, operational coordination, and risk management. Eligible expenses include operational overtime costs, staffing support for screening activities, and training programs in immigration law, civil rights protections, and 287(g) procedures.
Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) is a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) providing funding to high-threat, high-density urban areas to build security and resilience capabilities. The program helps urban areas prevent, prepare for, protect against, and respond to acts of terrorism. Funding supports specialized response unit equipment, interagency coordination, critical infrastructure protection, and capability gap assessments. UASI grants require urban areas to develop and maintain a formal Urban Area Working Group and submit a comprehensive investment justification tied to identified risk.
Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Program is sponsored by FEMA / Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM). This FEMA pre-disaster hazard mitigation grant program, administered by the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), supports states, local communities, tribes, and territories in undertaking hazard mitigation projects that reduce the risks they face from disasters and nat…
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.
DHS/FEMA released AFG, SAFER, and FP&S simultaneously on May 19 with a June 22 close. The $324M SAFER share now exceeds the $291.6M AFG share for the first time since the program's expansion — a quiet acknowledgement that the staffing crisis is now the binding constraint.
Read articleFEMA has issued two new standalone Notices of Funding Opportunity tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup: a $500 million Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program rooted in Executive Order 14305 on Restoring American Airspace Sovereignty, and a dedicated FIFA World Cup Grant Program for the eleven U.S. host cities. The combined funding is the largest single-event homeland security grant package since the post-9/11 Urban Area Security Initiative was created. The eligibility math, the host-city versus non-host-city distinction, and why even jurisdictions that will never host a match should be writing applications now.
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