The National Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Response System (the System) receives federal funding to ensure adequate day-to-day administration, program and grant management, training, exercise, procurement (vehicle and equipment) and storage and maintenance for the 28 national task forces. The funding ensures the 28 task forces can maintain their readiness independent of Sponsoring Agency funding. When deployed, these task forces provide federal support to state, local and tribal territories in response to natural and man-made incidents, conducting mass search and rescue operations in the immediate aftermath of an incident, and assisting with stabilization and restoration of community lifelines immediately following an incident.
Closed on Aug 31, 2026
Fiscal Year 2026 National Urban Search and Rescue Response System
Department of Homeland Security - FEMA · Opportunity number DHS-26-DOD-025-00-99
Details summarized from the official notice as of Sep 1, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.
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This opportunity is closed as of Aug 31, 2026.
It is kept here for reference. See the related open opportunities below, or check the official listing in case the agency posts a new cycle.
Key facts
| Opportunity number | DHS-26-DOD-025-00-99 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of Homeland Security - FEMA Department of Homeland Security |
| Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA) | 97.025 |
| Posted | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Deadline | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $2,389,333 |
| Award floor | $1,898,333 |
| Expected number of awards | 28 |
| Estimated total program funding | $55,593,824 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | No |
| Funding type | Cooperative agreement |
| Category | Disaster prevention and relief |
| Last updated here | Sep 1, 2026 |
Summary from the notice
Who can apply
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:
- Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
Not listed as eligible
- Small businesses
- Nonprofits
- Colleges and universities
- State governments
- Local governments
- Tribal governments and organizations
- Larger for-profit companies
- Individuals
Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.
Eligibility details from the notice
Must be one of the 28 FEMA-designated Urban Search and Rescue Task Force Sponsoring Agencies
Registrations you will likely need
Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.
- SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
- A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
- A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.
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