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

Daphine Jackson Grantor

This open federal grant from Daphine Jackson Grantor supports education-focused work and is available to eligible applicants, with applications due Jul 31, 2026. It provides awards up to $1.9M.

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Deadline
Jul 31, 2026
Award amount
Up to $1.9M
Expected awards
1
Posted
Jul 1, 2026
Opportunity number
DHS-26-NPD-146-00-99
CFDA
97.146

Opportunity description

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. 

Who can apply

  • Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

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

Funding

Award floor
$1.9M
Award ceiling
$1.9M

Agency contact

Daphine Jackson Grantor

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

femago@fema.dhs.gov

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