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Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program (FY27) is sponsored by Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The C-UAS Grant Program provides funding to enhance state, local, tribal, and territorial capabilities to detect, identify, track, and monitor UAS.
While primarily for government entities, small businesses developing such technology could be sub-applicants or vendors to eligible government entities for the procurement of C-UAS detection equipment. The FY2027 round will be distributed broadly to all 56 states and territories.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State, local, tribal, and territorial government entities are eligible to apply directly. Small businesses can participate as sub-contractors or technology providers to eligible government entities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $250,000,000 for FY27. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was November 12, 2026, 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 (FY27) is funded by Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Fiscal Year 2027 Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program is sponsored by Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This program provides funding to state, local, tribal, and territorial government entities to enhance their capabilities to detect, identify, track, and monitor UAS. While primarily for government entities, small businesses developing C-UAS technology can participate as sub-contractors or technology providers to eligible government entities for the procurement of C-UAS detection equipment. The FY2027 round is open to all 56 states and territories. This grant supports the purchase of C-UAS technologies to improve public safety and protect critical infrastructure, with an expanded focus on supporting the 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympics.
Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program is sponsored by Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG) provides direct financial assistance to eligible fire departments and EMS organizations to enhance their ability to protect the health and safety of the public and first-responder personnel.
Fiscal Year 2026 Tribal Homeland Security Grant Program (THSGP) is sponsored by Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Provides direct funding to federally recognized tribal nations to enhance their ability to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from potential terrorist attacks and other hazards, supporting emergency preparedness and public safety.
California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CSNSGP) - CN25 is sponsored by California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). Provides funding for physical security enhancements and related security activities to non-profit organizations that are at high risk of hate crimes or terrorist attacks due to their ideology, beliefs, or mission.
Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Grant Program is sponsored by Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Ohio Division of Forestry. The VFA Grant program is a 50/50 cost-share grant program focused on helping fire departments acquire wildland fire equipment, personal protective gear, MARCS communication devices, and other items that support rural fire department development.
The FY2026 Homeland Security Grant Program puts more than $1 billion across three programs — State Homeland Security Program, Urban Area Security Initiative ($584M across 44 cities), and Operation Stonegarden — with a July 24, 2026 deadline. But the money comes fenced: 30% to National Priority Areas, 35% to law-enforcement terrorism prevention, plus new 10% border and 3% election minimums. Here is how the spending mandates actually stack, who is eligible, and how to build an Investment Justification that survives them.
Read articleFEMA's FY2027 C-UAS Grant Program (DHS-27-GPD-161-00-99) closes November 16, 2026. Every state gets a $3.325 million floor, but only about $74 million is competitive, and most of it is steered toward LA28 and the torch relay.
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