FIFA World Cup Grant Program (FWCGP)

The FIFA World Cup Grant Program (FWCGP) is a new standalone grant program designed to provide targeted funding to enhance security and preparedness for the 2026 FIFA World Cup events hosted in the United States. The program will provide $625 million in federal funding to support the safe execution of the largest sporting event in history, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The grant program will address significant security challenges, with all 78 U.S.-based matches designated as Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR) I and II events. The FWCGP will make funds available to the Host City Committee Task Forces through governor-designated State Administrative Agencies (SAA) to carry out extensive security activities required to protect players, staff, attendees, venues, and critical infrastructure across the host cities. Some key aspects of the grant program include: • Eligible entities: State Administrative Agencies (SAA) in nine eligible states • Allowable costs: Planning, organization, equipment, training, and exercises (POETE) related to building capabilities that safeguard FIFA World Cup events • Cost share requirement: None • Application deadline: December 5, 2025, 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) • Anticipated award date: No later than January 30, 2026