Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced on December 30, 2025 that it has awarded $250 million in counter unmanned aircraft systems (C‑UAS) grants to the eleven states hosting FIFA World Cup 2026 matches and to the National Capital Region. The funds will help recipients strengthen detection, identification, tracking, and mitigation of drones. The award is part of a $500 million, two‑year C‑UAS program authorized by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025. FEMA said the grant was the fastest non‑disaster award ever executed, with funds distributed 25 days after the application deadline. The remaining $250 million will be distributed next year to all U.S. states and territories to build nationwide drone‑response capacity.
https://www.dhs.gov/news/2025/12/30/historic-announcement-fema-rapidly-awards-250-million-secure-us-skies-ahead-fifa
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