The Fiscal Year 2027 Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program provides funding to state governments to purchase technology that can detect, identify, monitor, track, and mitigate drones. This is to help protect public safety and critical infrastructure from illegal drone use. The funding also supports preparations for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
Who it's for: This grant is for state governments and their subrecipients, particularly those with accredited law enforcement and correctional agencies that can operate the necessary technology.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Non-state government entities
- Lack of accredited law enforcement or correctional agencies
- Failure to meet training, certification, and accreditation requirements
- Inability to demonstrate alignment with the Olympic security priorities
What You May Need
- Proof of state government status
- Accreditation documents for law enforcement agencies
- Training and certification records
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Coordination plan for Olympic security
- Compliance with 6 U.S.C. § 124n and 6 C.F.R. 124
Cautions
- Only accredited law enforcement and correctional agencies can operate certain technologies
- Strict compliance with federal regulations is required
- Focus on Olympic security may influence funding decisions
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are state governments. Subrecipients must include accredited law enforcement and correctional agencies that meet specific training, certification, and accreditation requirements. The grant focuses on enhancing national detection and response capacity, with a special emphasis on securing the 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympics.
Overview
This grant is for state governments and their subrecipients, particularly those with accredited law enforcement and correctional agencies that can operate the necessary technology.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Non-state government entities
- Lack of accredited law enforcement or correctional agencies
- Failure to meet training, certification, and accreditation requirements
- Inability to demonstrate alignment with the Olympic security priorities
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to purchase and implement technologies for detecting, identifying, monitoring, tracking, and mitigating drones to enhance public safety and protect critical infrastructure. They are also intended to support security efforts for the 2028 Summer Olympics.
Total Program Funding
$250,000,000
Expected Awards
56
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Oct 16, 2026
- Deadline
- Nov 16, 2026(30 days)
- Archive Date
- Dec 12, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Early 2027
Application Checklist
- Verify state government eligibility
- Gather accreditation and certification documents
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Draft a budget plan
- Develop a coordination plan for Olympic security
- Ensure compliance with relevant federal regulations
- Submit application by the deadline