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Alliance for System Safety of Unmanned Aircraft Systems through Research Excellence (ASSURE)

Agency: Department of Homeland Security - FEMA

Assistance Listings: 97.146 -- Alliance for System Safety of Unmanned Aircraft Systems through Research Excellence

Last Updated: July 1, 2026

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) offer new technologies to support key mission requirements including preliminary damage assessments, debris measurements and calculations, visual evidence, confirmation analysis, establishing flood levels and damages to structures, search and rescue operations, and logistics and package delivery. As jurisdictions develop UAS programs and integrate this technology in emergency management operations, training is critical. FEMA supports the development and delivery of curriculum that leads to the competencies required for the emergency management and first responder communities to effectively use UAS before, during, and after disasters. Students, after completing UAS training, will be better prepared to effectively use UAS resources to achieve outcomes. 

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

  • Other

Additional information

Mississippi State University as the Federal Aviation Administration’s Air Transportation Center of Excellence for Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Grantor contact information

Description

Grantor Contact: FEMA GO Help Desk 1-877-585-3242 femago@fema.dhs.gov

Email

FEMA GO Help Desk

femago@fema.dhs.gov

Documents

File nameDescriptionLast updated
FY26_CTG-ASSURE_DRAFT_06.08.2026_clean_RSL_CP_508-6-27-26_-_FAPO_commented_508.pdf_002.pdf
FY26 CTG-ASSURE DRAFT_06.08.2026_clean_RSL_CP_508-6-27-26 - FAPO commented_508.pdf (002).pdf
Jul 1, 2026 12:07 PM UTC

Link to additional information

https://grants.gov/

Closing: July 31, 2026

Application process

This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates.

Award

$1,900,000

Program Funding

1

Expected awards

$1,900,000

Award Minimum

$1,900,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

DHS-26-NPD-146-00-99

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Other

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Initial

Category of Funding Activity:

Education

Category Explanation:

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History

Version:

1

Posted date:

July 1, 2026

Archive date:

August 30, 2026

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