C-UAS Grant Eligibility
Congress has allocated $875 million in federal grants for counter-drone programs. Learn which programs your agency qualifies for and how compliance software like VectAero can be funded.
FUNDING LANDSCAPE
$875 Million in Federal Grants for C-UAS Programs
To support SLTT agencies in standing up compliant counter-drone programs, Congress authorized significant federal funding through multiple grant programs. These funds can cover equipment procurement, officer training, compliance management software, and operational expenses.
With the FY2027 grant round approaching, agencies should begin preparing applications now to position themselves competitively.
GRANT PROGRAMS
Major Federal Grant Programs
FEMA C-UAS Grant
CFDA 97.067$250M
Dedicated counter-drone grant program for SLTT agencies. Explicitly lists compliance management software, equipment procurement, and officer training as eligible expense categories.
FIFA World Cup Security Grant
DHS / Secret Service$625M
Security technology funding for the 11 host city metropolitan areas and surrounding jurisdictions. C-UAS software systems and equipment qualify as eligible expenses.
State Homeland Security Program (SHSP)
DHS / FEMAVaries by State
Annual state-administered grants from DHS. Counter-drone compliance tools and training are eligible expenses in all 50 states. Consult your State Administrative Agency for allocation details.
Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)
FEMAVaries
FEMA program supporting hazard mitigation projects. Agencies with critical infrastructure protection mandates may qualify for C-UAS technology funding under eligible activity categories.
GRANT-FUNDED COMPLIANCE
How to Fund VectAero Through Your Grant
VectAero qualifies as an eligible expense under CFDA 97.067 (Homeland Security Grant Program). Compliance management software is explicitly listed as an allowable cost category, meaning your agency can use its existing federal grant allocation to pay for VectAero — no new budget line required.
When preparing your Investment Justification for the FY2027 grant round, VectAero can be referenced as a compliance management platform supporting officer certification tracking, 48-hour incident reporting, Authorized Technologies List management, and federal reporting obligations.
Prepare Now for FY2027
Grant applications require detailed Investment Justifications. Agencies that begin documenting their compliance needs and identifying eligible expenses now will be better positioned when the FY2027 grant round opens. Our team can help you reference VectAero correctly in your application.
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