CFDA 97.161: Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program
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) threa
Objectives
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.
Eligible applicants
Non-federal entities as defined in 2 C.F.R. § 200.1
Financial assistance range
12 Awards. Range TBD. Up to $250,000,000
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Reference data sourced from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. The authoritative source for application requirements, deadlines, and award amounts is the official SAM.gov listing linked above. This page is editorial reference, not an official notice.