# FIFA World Cup Grant Program (FWCGP)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dhs-fema-fwcgp-160-fifa-world-cup-grant-program-fwcgp/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360832

> Department of Homeland Security - FEMA offered grants of up to $74.0 million (at least $32.0 million) to state and local governments. It expected to make about 9 awards worth $625 million in total. Applications closed on December 5, 2025.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DHS-FEMA-FWCGP-160 |
| Agency | Department of Homeland Security - FEMA |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | December 5, 2025 |
| Award ceiling | $74.0 million |
| Award floor | $32.0 million |
| Expected awards | 9 |
| Total funding | $625 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 97.160 |

## Who can apply

- State governments

## What the grant funds

The FIFA World Cup Grant Program (FWCGP), administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Grant Programs Directorate (GPD), provides $625 million in federal funding to enhance security and preparedness for the 2026 FIFA World Cup events in the United States. This standalone grant program supports the safe execution of the largest sporting event in history, co-hosted with Canada and Mexico, which is expected to attract over five million international visitors and generate tens of billions of dollars in economic activity across 11 U.S. host cities over 38 days. The program addresses significant security challenges, with all 78 U.S based matches designated as Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR) I and II events, building on historical federal support for major events like the Olympics. The FWCGP makes funds available to the Host City Committee Task Forces through governor-designated State Administrative Agencies (SAA). To carry out the extensive security activities required to protect players, staff, attendees, venues, and critical infrastructure across the host cities, strengthening them against potential terrorist attacks, the Host City Committee Task Force in each of the 11 host cities will then make subawards to local units of government.

## Questions people ask

### Is DHS-FEMA-FWCGP-160 still open?

No. It closed on December 5, 2025.

### Who can apply for FIFA World Cup Grant Program (FWCGP)?

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

### What is the deadline for FIFA World Cup Grant Program (FWCGP)?

Closed December 5, 2025. 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 $74.0 million each. About $625 million in total across about 9 awards.