The FIFA World Cup Grant Program (FWCGP), administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Grant Programs Directorate (GPD), provides $625 million in federal funding to enhance security and preparedness for the 2026 FIFA World Cup events in the United States.
Donor Name: Department of Homeland Security
State: Selected States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/05/2025
Size of the Grant: More than $1 million
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
This standalone grant program supports the safe execution of the largest sporting event in history, co-hosted with Canada and Mexico, which is expected to attract over five million international visitors and generate tens of billions of dollars in economic activity across 11 U.S. host cities over 38 days. The program addresses significant security challenges, with all 78 U.S based matches designated as Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR) I and II events, building on historical federal support for major events like the Olympics. The FWCGP makes funds available to the Host City Committee Task Forces through governor-designated State Administrative Agencies (SAA).
Funds will be awarded to SAAs in nine eligible states (California, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Missouri [on behalf of Missouri and Kansas], New Jersey [on behalf of New York and New Jersey], Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington), with a mandatory pass- through to the Host City Committee Task Forces within 45 days of receipt of funds by the SAA, to support security and preparedness activities.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $625,000,000
- Award Ceiling: $74,000,000
- Award Floor: $32,000,000.
Grant Period
April 7, 2025 to August 31, 2026.
Allowable Costs
Allowable costs for the FWCGP generally fall into five main categories: planning, organization, equipment, training, and exercises (POETE). All projects funded under the FWCGP must demonstrate a clear connection to building capabilities that safeguard FIFA World Cup events. All costs must have a demonstrated nexus to achieving target capabilities related to preventing, preparing for, protecting against, and responding to acts of terrorism. Funds may also be used in a manner that enhances preparedness for disasters unrelated to acts of terrorism, if such use assists such governments in achieving target capabilities related to preventing, preparing for, protecting against, or responding to acts of terrorism.
Eligibility Criteria
State governments.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.
