OpenFederal grantDHS-27-GPD-161-00-99

Fiscal Year 2027 Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program

Department of Homeland Security - FEMACloses Nov 16, 2026(30 days left)$822,338 – $18,665,396

Does this fit your business?

This is a FEMA grant for state governments to buy drone detection and mitigation equipment, with priority on securing the 2028 LA Olympics and torch relay. Only state governments may apply; small businesses, including sole proprietors and single-member LLCs, cannot. If you are a private company, do not apply, though you might sell equipment or services to states that receive awards.

Best for
State governments, State public safety agencies, Accredited law enforcement and correctional agencies as subrecipients, Jurisdictions along the 2028 Olympic torch relay route
Not for
Small businesses and for-profit companies, Nonprofits, Sole proprietors and single-member LLCs
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Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Arts & CultureLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Education & TrainingLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Environment & ConservationLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Social Services & NonprofitLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Equipment, Infrastructure, Training
Who can apply
State and local governments
Award range
$822,338 – $18,665,396

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
November 16, 2026.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $822,338 to $18,665,396, with about 56 awards expected from $250 million in total program funding. Jurisdictions receive statutory minimums under the State Homeland Security Grant Program, with additional funds allocated based on the DHS Terrorism Risk Methodology and anticipated project effectiveness.
Who can apply for this grant?
Only state governments, covering all 56 states and territories. Their subrecipients, such as accredited law enforcement and correctional agencies, may receive funds and operate detection and mitigation technologies.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. A small business may not apply, and only government applicants are eligible.
Can a nonprofit apply?
No. The program accepts government applicants only.

Summary

State governments (56 states and territories) may apply for DHS/FEMA C-UAS grants to purchase UAS detection, identification, monitoring, tracking, and mitigation technologies for public safety and critical infrastructure protection, with priority on securing the 2028 LA Olympics and torch relay. Mitigation tech use is limited to accredited law enforcement/correctional agencies.

About this grant

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.

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

The listing does not include detailed eligibility text. Check the official listing before you apply.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Defense
  • Public safety
  • Homeland security
  • Technology

Program contact

Mariano Almonte Grantorfemago@fema.dhs.gov2023226443

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