DHS-26-NPD-146-00-99: Alliance for System Safety of Unmanned Aircraft Systems through Research Excellence (ASSURE)
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Department of Homeland Security - FEMA notices from 2026.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 1, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.9 million
- Award floor$1.9 million
- Total funding$1.9 million
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHS-25-NPD-146-00-99 | August 1, 2025 | Closed August 15, 2025 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | July 1, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 31, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | August 30, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- 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
Is this a realistic fit?
- No cost sharing or match is required.
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.
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
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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.
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