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Fiscal Year 2027 Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This grant program is designed to help state and territorial governments strengthen their ability to detect and respond to malicious or unlawful drone activity.
The core purpose is to fund the purchase of counter-UAS capabilities that improve public safety and protect critical infrastructure, with a major emphasis on UAS Detection, Identifying, Monitoring, Tracking, and Mitigation (DIMT-M) technologies.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: The State Administrative Agency (SAA) is the only entity eligible to submit C-UAS applications to DHS/FEMA. C-UAS funds are provided to SAAs, which manage and distribute the funds within their respective states, Tribal Nations or territories. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $760,000 – $25 million (Expected Award Range), $250 million (Expected Total Funding). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Fiscal Year 2027 Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program are due November 16, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Fiscal Year 2027 Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program is funded by U.S. 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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