# Fiscal Year 2027 Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dhs-27-gpd-161-01-99-fiscal-year-2027-counter-unmanned-aircraft-systems-c/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/364067

> Department of Homeland Security - FEMA is offering grants of up to $18.7 million (at least $822,338) to state and local governments. It expects to make about 56 awards worth $250 million in total. Applications close on November 16, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DHS-27-GPD-161-01-99 |
| Agency | Department of Homeland Security - FEMA |
| Status | Open |
| Deadline | November 16, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $18.7 million |
| Award floor | $822,338 |
| Expected awards | 56 |
| Total funding | $250 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 97.161 |

## Who can apply

- State governments

## What the grant funds

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.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for Fiscal Year 2027 Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program?

Department of Homeland Security - FEMA accepts applications from state and local governments.

### What is the deadline for Fiscal Year 2027 Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program?

Closes November 16, 2026 (16 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $18.7 million each. About $250 million in total across about 56 awards.