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KHP 2026 DHS/FEMA Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems
(C-UAS) Grant Program Call for Applications

This funding opportunity is for State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial (SLTT) Government NIMS Typed public safety agencies within Douglas, Johnson, Leavenworth, Shawnee, and Wyandotte counties having a current Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).

UAS systems funding provides resources, training, and operational capacity to detect, track, identify, and—where authorized—mitigate UAS threats surrounding the FIFA World Cup 2026 events in the greater Kansas City area in conjunction with Federal authorities. A subsequent C-UAS funding opportunity is anticipated for FY 2027 that supports projects beyond FIFA World Cup 2026.

The FY2026 C-UAS minimum allocation for the State of Kansas is $3.3 million, with an opportunity to be awarded additional funding through a competitive process. This will be a very competitive process with an expected award of $200,000 per SLTT applicant.

Applicants must meet defined requirements to include having personnel trained at, or scheduled to be trained at, the FBI's National Counter-UAS Training Center (FBI NCUTC), defined commitments to comply with DHS or DOJ C-UAS policies, certifications, mutual aid agreements, data sharing and other directives outlined in the Notice of Funding Opportunity.

Allowable costs include but are not limited to:

  • Planning, such as developing standard operating procedures or conducting risk assessments;
  • Equipment, such as mobile UAS detection systems;
  • Software and data services;
  • Training related to C-UAS systems, including attendance at FBI NCUTC; and
  • Exercises, including those that simulate UAS-related incidents.

The application packet consists of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), Application Worksheet, Investment Justification (IJ) form, and an Information Bulletin (IB). Applicants must complete and submit both the IJ and application worksheet.

Application Packet:

FEMA Resources:

KHP hosted an informational webinar on the application process on Monday, November 10. You can review the webinar slides below.

If you are interested in applying for the FY2026 C-UAS Grant program and have not yet registered as an Astra user, register here.

The C-UAS submission feature on Astra will open on November 14, 2025. Application packets for the FY2026 C-UAS Grant program must be submitted through the Astra System by November 24, 2025.

For more information on the C-UAS grant program, CONTACT: Lieutenant Edna Murphy, Homeland Security/Emergency Operations, [email protected]