§ Federal grant opportunity · DHS-27-GPD-161-01-99
Fiscal Year 2027 Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program
Department of Homeland Security - FEMA is accepting applications for Fiscal Year 2027 Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program. The deadline is November 16, 2026 and the published award range is $822K – $18.7M.
Key facts
- Funder
- Department of Homeland Security - FEMA
- Application deadline
- November 16, 2026
- Award range
- $822K – $18.7M
- Eligibility
- state governments
- Geography
- United States
- Focus areas
- Law Justice And Legal Services
- Opportunity number
- DHS-27-GPD-161-01-99
Program overview
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.
How to apply
- Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
- Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Department of Homeland Security - FEMA.
- Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
- Submit before November 16, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.
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