Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
The C-UAS Grant Program provides resources to state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) agencies, first responders, and public safety entities to detect, track, identify, and—where authorized—mitigate unmanned aircraft system (UAS) threats, ensuring the safety of the public, critical infrastructure, and sensitive government operations.
The program’s goals are to:
1. Strengthen national preparedness by equipping SLTT agencies with C-UAS Grant Program capabilities.
2. Protect critical infrastructure, mass gatherings, and sensitive government operations from UAS threats.
3. Support the deployment of fixed or portable systems for UAS detection, tracking, identification, and—where authorized—mitigation, consistent with applicable laws.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- State
Non-federal entities as defined in 2 C.F.R. § 200.1
Beneficiaries
- 4
How to Apply
Application Procedure
Eligible applicants will apply for assistance using FEMA Grants Outcomes (FEMA GO). 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program.
Award Procedure
Notification of award approval is made via the FEMA GO system through automatic electronic mail to the recipient’s authorized official listed in the initial application. The recipient should follow the directions in the notification to confirm acceptance of the award. Recipients must accept their awards no later than 60 days from the award date. The recipient shall notify FEMA of its intent to accept and proceed with work under the award or provide a notice of intent to decline through the FEMA GO system. Funds will remain on hold until the recipient accepts the award through the FEMA GO system and all other conditions of the award have been satisfied or until the award is otherwise rescinded. Failure to accept a grant award within the 60-day timeframe may result in a loss of funds.
From: October 28, 2025 - To: December 5, 2025
Program details & compliance
Description
The C-UAS Grant Program was developed to strengthen the ability of state, local, tribal, and territorial agencies, first responders and public safety entities to combat the threat posed by the unlawful and nefarious use of unmanned aircraft systems. Through this program, recipients and subrecipients may use federal funds to purchase fixed or portable systems that can detect, track, identify, and mitigate UAS threats consistent with applicable laws.
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Recipients and subrecipients may use grant funds for costs related to purchase 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; mitigation technologies will be limited to select jurisdictions.
Required Documentation
Eligible applicants should refer to the C-UAS NOFO to identify all required content for an application.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements