Data / Federal grants / DHS-27-GPD-161-00-99
Fiscal Year 2027 Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program
Department of Homeland Security - FEMA (Department of Homeland Security) is accepting applications until November 16, 2026. It lists awards of up to $18.7 million, 56 awards expected, $250 million in total.
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Key facts
- Opportunity number
- DHS-27-GPD-161-00-99
- Status
- Posted, open
- Posted
- October 16, 2026
- Closes
- November 16, 2026
- Award ceiling
- $18,665,396
- Award floor
- $822,338
- Expected awards
- 56
- Total funding
- $250,000,000
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
- Law, Justice and Legal Services
- Assistance listing
- 97.161 Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program
- Contact
- Mariano Almonte Grantor · [email protected] · 2023226443
Who can apply
- State governments
What the agency says
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 consistent with 6 U.S.C. § 124n and 6 C.F.R. 124. The operation of certain detection and all mitigation technologies will be limited to accredited law enforcement and correctional agencies that meet the training, certification, accreditation, and authorized technology requirements of 6 C.F.R. 124 described in this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). For Fiscal Year 2027, the remaining $250 million will be distributed to all 56 states and territories, with a focus on building national detection and response capacity across the nation, generally, as well as an expanded focus on supporting the 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympics. Crucially, this round of funding must be strategically leveraged to support the Olympic torch relay, representing a vital operational priority to secure the relay's expansive domestic route and ensure seamless interagency coordination before the opening ceremonies. The 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympics in Los Angeles have been designated as a National Special Security Event (NSSE), and official ancillary events have been designated as Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR) events. Jurisdictions will receive statutory minimums established under the State Homeland Security Grant Program, with additional funds allocated based on the DHS Terrorism Risk Methodology and the anticipated effectiveness of proposed projects.
Other open grants from the Department of Homeland Security
| Opportunity | Status | Closes | Award ceiling | Total funding | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program DHS-USCG-STATE-2027 | Open | Oct 30 | $12,000,000 | grants.gov | |
| Fiscal Year 2024 Flood Mitigation Assistance Swift Current DHS-24-MT-144-000-99 | Open | Dec 30 | $500,000,000 | grants.gov | |
| Fiscal Year 2026 Flood Mitigation Assistance DHS-26-MT-029-000-98 | Open | Feb 26, 2027 | $400,000,000 | grants.gov | |
| Fiscal Year 2026 Flood Mitigation Assistance Swift Current DHS-26-MT-144-000-99 | Open | Jan 31, 2028 | $600,000,000 | grants.gov |
All grants open to State governments · Everything closing in November 2026
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