The US Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has made USD 250 million available to states and territories through a new counter-uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS) grant programme funding opportunity, announced on 16 October.
This funding enables states and territories to build the capabilities they need to detect, identify, track and monitor drone threats.
Last year, FEMA awarded USD 250 million specifically to states hosting FIFA World Cup matches and to the National Capital Region, which hosted national events celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. This year, USD 250 million will be distributed to all 50 states, five territories and the District of Columbia.
The Fiscal Year 2027 C-UAS grant program funding opportunity has now been published on Grants.gov. This is a noncompetitive grant programme and State Administrative Agencies are the only eligible applicants for this funding opportunity. The application period opened on 16 October 16 and will close on 16 November 2026.
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