Drone / UAS Program Development Grants

Program owner: Multiple homeland security, traffic safety, and local innovation programs

Key details

  • Funding amount: Varies by project; see official guidance
  • Match required: Local match may be required
  • Deadline: Not specified in the current grant cycle.

Summary: Grants supporting launch or expansion of law enforcement UAS programs for search, crash scenes, and major incidents.

Drone / UAS Program Development grants help agencies purchase aircraft, controllers, software, and storage for unmanned aircraft systems. Typical use cases include crash and crime scene documentation, search and rescue, disaster assessment, and tactical overwatch with clear policy and privacy protections.

Projects usually require written policies, pilot training, and community outreach explaining how the technology will be used.


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