November 10, 2025

Now Open! C-UAS Grant Program

Dear Partners, 

The Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) grant program project solicitation window is now open.

Funding Available

• Total FY26 allocation: $250,000,000
• Washington minimum award: $3,325,000   
• Competitive for tier 2 CA, GA, KS, MA, MO, PA, WA: $105,050,000

Eligible applicants

• Local governments to include city and county agencies, law enforcement, fire services, emergency medical services, emergency management, and other public safety organizations
• Tribal governments
• State agencies

Timeline

• OPENS: Monday, November 10, 2025
• CLOSES: Sunday, November 30, 2025

Questions? 

Technical assistance with the application process is available through:

• Email - Send questions to:
  • Sierra Wardell, Financial Operations Section Manager, Sierra.Wardell@mil.wa.gov
  • Stacey McClain, Assistant Director for Operation, Stacey.Mcclain@mil.wa.gov
  • General Information: preparedness.grants@mil.wa.gov
• Two application Webinars - Content will include an overview of the grant program, eligibility criteria, application format, timeline, allowable and ineligible costs, project selection, and program requirements.
  • Webinar #1: Friday, November 14 from 10-11:30 a.m.
    • Microsoft Teams: Join the meeting now
    • Meeting ID: 270 371 034 785 2
      

    • Passcode: Vm6CQ2Pp

    • Dial in by phone: 1-253-372-2181
    • Phone conference ID: 810 757 866#
  • Webinar #2: Wednesday, November 19 from 2-3:30 p.m.
    • Microsoft Teams: Join the meeting now
    • Meeting ID: 234 778 223 110 73
      

    • Passcode: 3Pq2as3v

    • Dial in by phone: 1-253-372-2181
    • Phone conference ID: 846 434 962#

Background

The C-UAS Grant Program is designed to enhance the ability of state, local, Tribal, and territorial (SLTT) governments to detect, identify, track, or monitor unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in accordance with 49 U.S.C. § 44801 and Titles 18 and 49 of the U.S. Code.

For FY26, DHS/FEMA will prioritize $250 million in funding for the 11 states that are hosting FIFA World Cup 2026 events – including Washington. These states will receive statutory minimum allocations, with additional competitive funding available. An additional $250 million will be distributed in FY27 to all 56 states and territories, with a broader focus on national detection and response capacity.