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The DHS Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Counter-UAS) Grant Program was established to support state and local law enforcement, critical infrastructure operators, and other eligible entities in deploying AI-enabled detection, tracking, identification, and mitigation technologies against malicious drones.
The program received $500 million in appropriated funding, with FY2026 prioritizing $250 million for the 11 states hosting FIFA World Cup 2026 matches (California, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington, and the New Jersey/New York Metropolitan area) and for the National Capital Region.
Funds may be used for radar, RF detection, computer vision, machine learning-based UAS classification, sensor fusion, autonomous response systems, training, and integration with public safety command and control. The program prioritizes AI-enabled C-UAS capable of distinguishing hostile drones from authorized aircraft in cluttered urban airspace.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State, local, tribal, and territorial government agencies including law enforcement, fire/EMS, and emergency management; with priority for jurisdictions hosting FIFA World Cup 2026 venues and the National Capital Region. Critical infrastructure operators may participate via state pass-through. Applicants must demonstrate authorities to conduct C-UAS activities under federal law and an operational concept aligned with DHS guidance. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $500 million in total appropriated funding, with $250 million prioritized in FY2026 for the 11 states hosting FIFA World Cup 2026 events and the National Capital Region. Individual sub-awards expected to range from $1 million to $30 million depending on jurisdiction scope and threat profile. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
DHS Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Counter-UAS) Grant Program FY2026 for AI-Enabled Drone Defense at FIFA World Cup and National Capital Region is funded by U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in 11 states, including CA, FL, GA, MA, and MO. Check the official notice for the full list.
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The NSF Computer and Information Science and Engineering: Future Computing Research (Future CoRe) program (NSF 25-543) supports foundational computing research and education with a strong emphasis on AI and machine learning. The program funds research that advances the foundations of computing including AI/ML theory, algorithms, systems, and applications. Future CoRe supports small to medium-sized research projects that can have significant impact on computing foundations. The program has target dates of February 5, 2026 and September 10, 2026 for proposal submissions (note: these are target dates, not deadlines, meaning proposals may be submitted at any time but will be reviewed in batches around these dates). Investigators may not serve as PI, co-PI, or Senior/Key Personnel on more than two proposals submitted within any consecutive 12-month period across all Future CoRe programs. This is one of NSF's primary mechanisms for funding fundamental AI and machine learning research at U.S. academic institutions, covering areas such as machine learning theory, natural language processing, computer vision, robotics foundations, and human-AI interaction.
The ONR Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (N00014-25-S-B001) is the Office of Naval Research's primary mechanism for soliciting research proposals across all naval science and technology priority areas. The BAA accepts proposals on a rolling basis through September 30, 2026 and covers ONR's full spectrum of research interests with particular emphasis on AI-related topics including autonomous maritime systems, human-machine teaming, machine learning for sensor fusion, cooperative autonomous swarm technology, undersea autonomy, and AI-enabled decision superiority. Proposals can be funded through multiple mechanisms including individual investigator grants, the Young Investigator Program (~$510K over 3 years for early-career faculty), and Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) awards ($1.5M/year for 3-5 years for research teams). ONR recommends contacting relevant program officers before submitting to discuss alignment with current research priorities. The BAA supports basic research (6.1), applied research (6.2), and advanced technology development (6.3) across the full range of naval-relevant science and engineering disciplines.
DE-FOA-0003600 is the DOE Office of Science's FY 2026 open, rolling solicitation for financial assistance, providing roughly $500 million across seven program areas: Advanced Scientific Computing Research, Basic Energy Sciences, Biological and Environmental Research, Fusion Energy Sciences, High Energy Physics, Nuclear Physics, and Isotope R&D and Production. AI and machine learning research is supported directly through Advanced Scientific Computing Research, while Biological and Environmental Research funds atmospheric process research, environmental systems process research, and earth-energy systems modeling — making this a major channel for AI-enhanced climate and earth system modeling work. DOE anticipates 200 to 350 new awards ranging from $5,000 to $5 million each, with project periods from six months to five years. The FOA opened September 30, 2025 and accepts applications on a rolling basis through the end of FY 2026.
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 FY2026 Homeland Security Grant Program makes more than $1 billion available for terrorism prevention and preparedness — but for the first time ties eligibility to election-security measures: hand-marked paper ballots, 5% post-election audits, and citizenship verification through the SAVE system within 120 days. Local-government groups are calling it federal overreach that could divert 20% of state grants from bomb squads and active-shooter readiness. Applications are due July 24, 2026. This is the full breakdown of the conditions, the money at stake, the controversy, and how state and local applicants should navigate it.
Read articleOn June 24, 2026, FEMA released more than $1.5 billion across the Homeland Security Grant Program, a $300 million Nonprofit Security Grant Program, and six infrastructure-protection programs — all with an application window closing around July 24. This is the definitive breakdown: how SHSP, UASI, Operation Stonegarden, and the transit, port, Amtrak, and intercity-bus grants differ, what the new FY2026 priorities signal, why almost none of the money comes to you directly from FEMA, and the strategy for competing through your State Administrative Agency.
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