Fiscal Year 2026 National Urban Search and Rescue Response System

DHS-DHS Posted DHS-26-DOD-025-00-99

Description

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.

Eligibility

Must be one of the 28 FEMA-designated Urban Search and Rescue Task Force Sponsoring Agencies
Funding Details
Award Floor
$1,898,333.00
Award Ceiling
$2,389,333.00
Total Estimated Funding
$55,593,824.00
Expected Awards
28
Key Dates
Posted
August 24, 2026
Closes
August 31, 2026
Archive Date
December 31, 2026
Agency Information
Agency Name
Department of Homeland Security - FEMA
Agency Code
DHS-DHS
Funding Instrument
Other