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

About this funding opportunity

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.

Topic areas: Education and Training, Security and Defense.

Funding amount

This grant provides $1.9M-$1.9M in funding, up to $1.9M per award.

Deadline

Applications are due Jul 31, 2026. Confirm the exact closing time on the official program page before applying.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• Other
• University

Eligibility

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

Agency

Alliance for System Safety of Unmanned Aircraft Systems through Research Excellence (ASSURE) is administered by Department of Homeland Security - FEMA (DHS), listed via Grants.gov.