Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (c-UAS) Grant Program

Funding for the c-UAS program is provided to the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS)  by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and Grant Programs Directorate (GPD).  The c-UAS program is part of DHS’s Homeland Security Grant Program.

The c-UAS Grant Program will provide funding over two Fiscal Years for initiatives that combat the unlawful use of unmanned aircraft systems that threaten the safety and security of Georgians and visitors to our state. This program is funded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). FY26 funding is available to Georgia as a host for the FIFA World Cup 2026 events which present unique security challenges. Details regarding FY2027 will be determined and shared at a later date.

Webinar

GEMA/HS will hold a webinar on 14 November 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET.  Eligible applicants, which include all Georgia city and county entities, may register their interest to attend the webinar to [email protected]. GEMA/HS encourages interested agencies to research their c-UAS needs prior to the webinar so that GEMA/HS may answer your questions prior to applying.

Disclaimer: HSGP Drone Request Process
Applicants that are seeking funding for the purchase of a small, unmanned aircraft system, otherwise known as a Drone, must adhere to the formal request process mandated by DHS/FEMA. Please contact GEMA/HS at [email protected] or 404-635-7095 for exclusive details in this process.

Key Dates

The application period will open by November 14, 2025.  All applications for this grant must be received by the deadline, November 24, 2025, to be considered.

NOTE: Applications will only be accepted on-line via the Georgia EM Grants Manager at ga.emgrants.com.