# Alliance for System Safety of Unmanned Aircraft Systems through Research Excellence (ASSURE)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dhs-26-npd-146-00-99-alliance-for-system-safety-of-unmanned-aircraft-systems/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363018

> Department of Homeland Security - FEMA offered grants of up to $1.9 million (at least $1.9 million) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $1.9 million in total. Applications closed on July 31, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DHS-26-NPD-146-00-99 |
| Agency | Department of Homeland Security - FEMA |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 31, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $1.9 million |
| Award floor | $1.9 million |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $1.9 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 97.146 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Mississippi State University as the Federal Aviation Administration’s Air Transportation Center of Excellence for Unmanned Aircraft Systems

## What the grant funds

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) offer new technologies to support key mission requirements including preliminary damage assessments, debris measurements and calculations, visual evidence, confirmation analysis, establishing flood levels and damages to structures, search and rescue operations, and logistics and package delivery. As jurisdictions develop UAS programs and integrate this technology in emergency management operations, training is critical. FEMA supports the development and delivery of curriculum that leads to the competencies required for the emergency management and first responder communities to effectively use UAS before, during, and after disasters. Students, after completing UAS training, will be better prepared to effectively use UAS resources to achieve outcomes.

## Questions people ask

### Is DHS-26-NPD-146-00-99 still open?

No. It closed on July 31, 2026.

### Who can apply for Alliance for System Safety of Unmanned Aircraft Systems through Research Excellence (ASSURE)?

Department of Homeland Security - FEMA accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Alliance for System Safety of Unmanned Aircraft Systems through Research Excellence (ASSURE)?

Closed July 31, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $1.9 million each. About $1.9 million in total for one award.