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) 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.

Non-federal entities as defined in 2 C.F.R. � 200.1

Projects receive an effectiveness score based on related training and equipment proposed, as well as a prioritization score for projects in cities hosting events of National significance, such as World Cup, America 250, the Olympics, etc. Funding is allocated to projects based on the risk associated with the project location, multiplied by effectiveness of the project. Funds are recommended in rank order of scores and allocated at the discretion of the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.