Assistance Listing 97.161
Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program
HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF · Federal Emergency Management Agency
Assistance Listing 97.161, “Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program,” is a federal program administered by HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF. It provides project grants and project grants assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 0 closed opportunities under this listing.
Program objective
The C-UAS Grant Program provides resources to state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) agencies, first responders, and public safety entities to detect, track, identify, and—where authorized—mitigate unmanned aircraft system (UAS) threats, ensuring the safety of the public, critical infrastructure, and sensitive government operations. The program’s goals are to: 1. Strengthen national preparedness by equipping SLTT agencies with C-UAS Grant Program capabilities. 2. Protect critical infrastructure, mass gatherings, and sensitive government operations from UAS threats. 3. Support the deployment of fixed or portable systems for UAS detection, tracking, identification, and—where authorized—mitigation, consistent with applicable laws.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 97.161
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- State
Non-federal entities as defined in 2 C.F.R. § 200.1
Intended beneficiaries: State.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): 12 Awards. Range TBD. Up to $250,000,000
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 97.161. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 97.161?
97.161 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 97.161?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: State. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.