Closed · DHS-25-NPD-146-00-99 · CFDA 97.146 · Other

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

Federal grant opportunity posted by Department of Homeland Security - FEMA, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$1.8M-$1.8M
Award range
Closed
Status
August 15, 2025
Close date
1
Expected awards

The verdict

Alliance for System Safety of Unmanned Aircraft Systems through Research Excellence (ASSURE) is a closed other listing from Department of Homeland Security - FEMA that offered $1,800,000 -- $1,800,000 across 1 expected award. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$1.8M-$1.8M
award range
Closed
application status
1
expected award
97.146
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Alliance for System Safety of Unmanned Aircraft Systems through Research Excellence (ASSURE) - is cataloged under number DHS-25-NPD-146-00-99 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 97.146, posted by Department of Homeland Security - FEMA. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on August 1, 2025. The funding category is Other, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $1,800,000 -- $1,800,000. The agency has projected $1.8 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 1 award. If the agency funds the expected 1 award from the $1.8 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $1.8 million. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on August 15, 2025. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$1,800,000 -- $1,800,000

Close Date

August 15, 2025

Posted

August 1, 2025

Est. Total Funding

$1,800,000

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Grant

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. Applicants can submit applications for this funding opportunity through FEMA Grants Outcomes (GO). Access the system at https://go.fema.gov/.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

FEMA GO Help Desk Phone: 1-877-585-3242 E-mail: femago@fema.dhs.gov

Key Dates

Posted August 1, 2025
Close Date August 15, 2025
Archive Date September 14, 2025
Last Updated August 1, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Alliance for System Safety of Unmanned Aircraft Systems through Research Excellence (ASSURE)", offered by Department of Homeland Security - FEMA. It is associated with CFDA program 97.146. Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) offer new technologies to support key mission requirements including preliminary damage assessments, debris measurements and calculations, visual evidence, confirmation...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on August 15, 2025. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $1,800,000 -- $1,800,000. Total estimated funding: $1,800,000. Expected number of awards: 1.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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