Description
The Department of Homeland Security – FEMA is offering a FY 2027 Counter‑Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C‑UAS) Grant Program with $250 million available to all 56 states and territories. Eligible state governments (and their sub‑recipients) may use the funds to purchase detection, identification, monitoring, tracking, and mitigation (DIMT‑M) technologies that protect public safety officials, critical infrastructure, and high‑profile events such as the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics and Paralympics. Funding allocations include a statutory minimum per state plus additional amounts based on DHS risk methodology and project effectiveness. Grants range from a floor of $822,338 to a ceiling of $18,665,396 per award, with a total of 56 awards expected.
• Target audience: State governments (and sub‑recipients) across the U.S.
• Purpose: Acquire UAS detection and mitigation systems to counter unlawful drone use.
• Special focus: Support security for the 2028 Olympic torch relay and related NSSE/SEAR events.
• Funding: $250 M total; individual awards $822 k–$18.7 M.
• Application window: 2026‑10‑16 to 2026‑11‑16 (submission deadline).
• No cost‑sharing required; mandatory allocations with discretionary project review.
• Deliverables: Procurement and deployment of DIMT‑M technology, training, and coordination with accredited law‑enforcement and correctional agencies.