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FIFA World Cup Grant Program (FWCGP) Investment Justification (IJ) Template Introduction
and Instructions
Paperwork Burden Disclosure Notice:
Public reporting burden for this data collection is estimated to average 15 hours per response. The burden estimate includes the time for
reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and submitting this
form. This collection of information is required to obtain or retain benefits. You are not required to respond to this collection of information
unless a valid OMB control number is displayed on this form. Send comments regarding the accuracy of the burden estimate and any
suggestions for reducing the burden to: Information Collections Management, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), 500 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20472-3100, Paperwork Reduction Project (1660-0125)
NOTE: Do not send your completed form to this address.
Privacy Notice:
GENERAL: This information is being collected for the primary purpose of facilitating correspondence between the grant applicant and
the DHS and for determining eligibility and administration of the FIFA World Cup Grant Program (FWCGP).
AUTHORITY: Section 2004 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (Pub. L. No. 107-296, as amended) (6 U.S.C. § 605).
USES AND SHARING: The information on this form may be disclosed as generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. § 552a(b) of the Privacy
Act of 1974, as amended. This includes using this information as necessary and authorized by the routine uses published in DHS/FEMA-
004 Non -Disaster Grant Management Information Files System of Records, 87 FR 41141 (July 11, 2022), and upon written request, by
agreement, or as required by law. Further information regarding FEMA's use and sharing of information can be found with the
DHS/FEMA/PIA-013 Grants Management Programs Privacy Impact Assessment. The Department's list of Privacy Impact Assessments
can be found on the Department's website at https://www.dhs.gov/privacy-impact-assessments.
EFFECTS OF NONDISCLOSURE: The disclosure of information on this form is voluntary; however, failure to provide the information
requested may delay or prevent the organization from receiving grant funding.
IJ Instructions:
As part of the overall application submission directly to FEMA via email, eligible applicants are required to include at least one IJ as a
subapplication. Specific deadlines for submission can be found in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Information on FWCGP
goals and objectives is included in Section 3 of the NOFO.
Requirements:
➢ Application level: This application includes a section for each of the allowable activities listed in the NOFO. Section
headers specify each allowable activity. Applicants must complete the section for each funding category for which they are
requesting funding. Additionally, each IJ must clearly distinguish between recipient and subrecipient activities.
> For each allowable activity for which the applicant is requesting funding, an IJ must be completed that includes the
following sections:
o Project Description: Describe planned activities.
o Capability Gap: Explain how planned activities will address or have addressed gaps in public safety and security.
o Project Objectives: Specify how requested funding will address program objectives for the relevant allowable
activity.
o Subrecipient Impact (if Applicable): Describe how subrecipients will assist in described activities.
o Performance Goals: Specify how requested funding will address performance goals listed in the NOFO for the
relevant allowable activity.
o Budget and Timeline: Provide a detailed budget breakdown and timeline for project completion and
implementation of costs.
> General Notes for all IJs:
o Subrecipient Coordination: Include details on how subrecipients will be selected, managed, and monitored to
ensure alignment with program priorities.
Helpful Hints:
Moving Through the IJ Template: While entering information in the Template, applicants should try to minimize the use of the Tab and
Enter keys to move between data entry fields. As the Template consists of a combination of text boxes and cells, using these keys may
cause the cursor to move to an undesired location.
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Copying & Pasting in the IJ Template: Some applicants may find it helpful to begin drafting their IJ information in MS Word and then
pasting this into the Template. However, please be aware that, when copying and pasting information from Word into the text boxes in
the Template, any formatting may not carry over.
Character Count: The data entry fields included in the IJ allow for the maximum number of characters noted for that section, plus an
additional number of characters to account for spaces. Once that limit has been reached, users will not be able to include any additional
text.
Spell Check: It is suggested that applicants use a word processor's spell check software to ensure that the entered information is
spelled correctly.
Self -Certification of Eligibility:
The FWCGP will use a discretionary grant allocation method for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 applications. In order to ensure fair dispersal of
funding, applicants must self -certify as to whether they meet the eligibility requirements. Self -certification will be provided in this IJ form
below.
Please sign the certification below to ensure accurate allocation of FWCGP funds.
A) Certification: I certify that I am an eligible state administrative authority. I have read and will abide by the requirements of the
FWCGP NOFO.
B) Print signatory name: Lillian P. Blondet, Director, Grants Department
C) Please sign here:
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APPLICANT POINT OF CONTACT (POC) INFORMATION
POC Name:
Lillian P. Blondet
POC Title:
Director, Grants Department
POC Address:
444 SW 2nd Avenue, 5th Floor, Miami FL 33130
POC Phone Number:
Work: 305-416-1536, Cell: 305-903-1315
POC Email Address:
LBlondet@Miamigov.com
I. Describe the completed or planned activities associated with developing and enhancing plans, protocols, and assessments.
PART II. CAPABILITY GAP
II. Explain how planned or completed activities will address or have addressed gaps to implement the necessary security measures and
strengthen capabilities during World Cup matches.
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PART III. PROJECT OBJECTIVES
III. Specify how requested funding will enhance the ability of local law enforcement, emergency responders, and public safety officials to
prepare for, protect against, and respond to threats and emergencies during the World Cup matches.
PART IV. SUBRECIPIENT IMPACT
IV. (If applicable) Describe how subrecipients will assist in described activities.
PART V. PERFORMANCE GOALS
V. Specify how the requested funding will address the performance goals listed in Section 3.E of the NOFO. Identify specific, measurable
outcomes that will be used to evaluate the project's success.
VI. A. Provide a detailed budget breakdown for project costs, including labor, materials, equipment, and administrative expenses. Include
timelines for project completion and implementation, with key milestones clearly identified.
VI. B. Provide a timeline for costs.
The implementation schedule table should be used as a planning tool for the key activities associated with each objective for which the
applicant is requesting funding. For each project and each year of the grant, the applicant should include the activities necessary to accomplish
the goals of each project, as well as the estimated start and completion dates (by calendar quarter) for each activity.
The standard definition of a project is a temporary endeavor with a defined beginning and end (usually time -constrained, and often constrained
by funding or a deliverable), undertaken to meet unique goals and objectives, typically to bring about beneficial change or added value.
Applying this standard to projects using preparedness grant funds, a project is a related set of activities and purchases supporting the building
or sustaining of core capabilities; and it is associated with a single entity responsible for execution.
This approach will allow FEMA and applicants to categorize the grant -funded project as a discrete unit for post -award management, reporting,
and monitoring purposes. The main steps and processes of the Project Management Lifecycle are Initiate, Execute, Control, Close Out.
a. Initiate: The authorization to begin work or resume work on any particular activity.
b. Execute: The period within the project life cycle during which the actual work of creating the project's deliverables is carried out.
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c. Control: A mechanism which reacts to the current project status to ensure accomplishment of project objectives. This involves
planning, measuring, monitoring, and taking corrective action based on the results of the monitoring.
d. Close Out: The completion of all work on a project. Can also refer to completion of a phase of the project.
For additional information on the Project Management Lifecycle, please visit Project Management Institute's (PMI) A Guide to the Project
Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) at http://www.pmi.org/PMBOK-Guide-and-Standards.aspx. Specifically, applicants are
encouraged to reference Chapter three of the PMBOK Guide, The Standard for Project Management of a Project.
Appendix A: Identify projects/activities, with start and end dates, which will be implemented during the period of performance
Project Name
(100 Character
Max)
Funding
Amount
Project
Management
Lifecycle
Status
Dates (Month/Year)
Milestone 1
Milestone 2
Milestone 3
Start
End
Example: FIFA
Events
Response Plan
Development
$352,000
Initiate
1/1/2026
3/15/2026
Complete Initial
Draft of Plan
Adjudicate
Stakeholder
and Subject -
Matter Expert
Feedback
Publish Plan
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PART I. PROJECT NAME AND DESCRIPTION
I. Describe the completed or planned activities associated with development of partnerships between the public and private section or
operational overtime associated with World Cup events.
Two City of Miami Police Department (MPD) overtime personnel, one (1) officer and one (1) Sergeant, will
provide essential operational support to MPD's Drone First Responder (DFR) Unit by performing continuous
monitoring, detection, and identification tasks using the UAS detection system during peak hours of the 28-day
FIFA Fan Fest, located at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami. While these overtime officers will conduct the hands-
on work of operating the detection interface and validating system alerts, all strategic decisions —including
deployment, communication with command staff, coordination with MPD's Intelligence Support Section, Real -
Time Crime Center, other deployment units and response actions —remain under the authority of MPD's
existing DFR Unit sergeants and officers. These DFR personnel, who will also receive FBI NCUTC counter-UAS
training, retain full responsibility for operational management and tactical direction and direct the work of the overtime
staff requested for this project.
The overtime personnel's role is to maintain real-time airspace awareness by actively monitoring detection feeds,
verifying UAS activity, distinguishing between authorized and unauthorized flights, and relaying validated
information to the supervisory DFR team. Their work ensures that the trained DFR supervisors and officers receive
accurate, timely detection intelligence to guide strategic decisions and coordinate with federal aviation and intelligence
partners. These personnel will supplement the existing Drone First Responder (DFR) Unit by providing extended -hour
coverage during Fan Fest peak event periods from 7:00 P.M. to 1:00 A.M., which also includes two hours before and
after Fan Fest operations.
By extending coverage during high -risk evening hours —when crowds are densest and unauthorized UAS activity is
most likely —the overtime staff ensure uninterrupted operation of MPD's counter-UAS detection system. This allows
the DFR Unit to focus on higher -level responsibilities, including deployment of MPD drones, interagency
communication, and real-time tactical assessment based on verified detection data.
Integrated into the DFR workflow, overtime personnel help enable rapid drone deployment, provide continuous
situational awareness, and support lawful airspace management across the Fan Fest footprint and surrounding soft -
target areas. Their presence ensures that MPD's C-UAS posture remains fully operational throughout FIFA events,
directly strengthening MPD's ability to prepare for, protect against, and respond to unsafe or threatening UAS activity
during this high -visibility international event.
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PART II. CAPABILITY GAP
II. Explain how planned or completed activities will address or have addressed gaps to implement the necessary security measures and
strengthen capabilities during World Cup matches.
MPD currently lacks the personnel capacity to maintain continuous C-UAS monitoring during the extended operating
hours of the 28-day FIFA Fan Fest and surrounding soft -target areas. While the Drone First Responder (DFR) Unit
provides strategic oversight, deployment decisions, and coordination with RTCC and federal partners, the department
has insufficient staffing to sustain the level of real-time airspace awareness required for a SEAR Level 1/2 event with
expected attendance of 600,000-1 million visitors.
The planned overtime assignments directly address this gap by ensuring MPD can staff dedicated operators to run the
UAS detection platform during peak -risk hours (7:00 P.M.-1:00 A.M.). These personnel will conduct the hands-on
monitoring, detection validation, and identification work necessary to maintain continuous coverage. Their efforts
allow the trained DFR sergeants and officers —who retain responsibility for C-UAS strategy, deployment, and
interagency coordination to make informed operational decisions based on verified detection intelligence.
By filling this critical staffing gap, the overtime activity strengthens MPD's ability to detect unauthorized or unsafe
UAS activity, rapidly communicate validated threats to command staff, and maintain persistent situational awareness
across the event footprint. This staffmg support ensures MPD can fully implement the necessary airspace security
measures during FIFA World Cup events and significantly enhances the City's capability to prepare for, protect
against, and respond to UAS threats throughout the duration of the tournament.
PART III. PROJECT OBJECTIVES
III. Specify how requested funding will enhance the ability of local law enforcement, emergency responders, and public safety officials to
prepare for, protect against, and respond to threats and emergencies during the World Cup matches.
The requested overtime funding directly enhances MPD's ability to prepare for, protect against, and respond to UAS
threats during the World Cup by ensuring continuous, real-time monitoring of the C-UAS detection system during the
highest -risk operational hours of the 28-day FIFA Fan Fest. With dedicated personnel assigned from 7:00 p.m. to 1:00
a.m., MPD can maintain uninterrupted airspace awareness and immediately validate UAS alerts, providing the Drone
First Responder (DFR) Unit with accurate, actionable intelligence for operational decision -making.
This activity advances the C-UAS Grant Program's goals and objectives by ensuring MPD has the operational
capacity to detect, track, and identify UAS activity throughout the event footprint. By expanding staffing resources,
MPD strengthens its ability to differentiate authorized commercial or recreational flights from unauthorized or
potentially malicious UAS operations, allowing trained DFR supervisors —who retain responsibility for deployment
strategy, interagency coordination, and communication with command staff —to act swiftly and lawfully in response
to aerial threats.
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The overtime coverage also directly supports Program Goal 1: Strengthening national preparedness, by ensuring
MPD can maintain full C-UAS capability during extended operational periods associated with a SEAR Level 1/2
global event.
It supports Program Goal 2: Protecting critical infrastructure and mass gatherings by enabling MPD to sustain
persistent detection coverage in the primary non -stadium FIFA venue—Bayfront Park —and surrounding high -density
soft -target areas such as Downtown and Brickell.
Finally, it advances Program Goal 3: Supporting deployment of C-UAS detection and identification systems, by
ensuring that MPD's newly acquired detection platform is continuously staffed, lawfully operated, and integrated into
the City's broader incident management structure.
Overall, the overtime funding strengthens MPD's ability to maintain real-time situational awareness, accelerate threat
assessment, enhance interagency coordination with fire -rescue and federal partners, and ensure rapid response to
unauthorized or threatening UAS activity during the World Cup. This ensures that MPD can fully support FDEM's
statewide C-UAS security posture and safeguard the public throughout one of the highest -profile events hosted in the
City of Miami.
PART IV. SUBRECIPIENT IMPACT
IV. (If applicable) Describe how subrecipients will assist in described activities.
The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) is the primary SLTT applicant, and the City of Miami
Police Department (MPD) will serve as a subrecipient responsible for implementing counter-UAS activities within
City of Miami jurisdiction, including the 28-day Fan Fest at Bayfront Park and surrounding soft -target areas. As the
second-largest municipal police department in Miami -Dade County and the agency with jurisdiction over the
primary non -stadium FIFA event footprint, MPD plays a critical operational role in supporting FDEM's statewide
C-UAS posture.
Under this Organization Activity, MPD will provide overtime personnel to conduct continuous monitoring, detection
validation, and preliminary identification of UAS activity using the C-UAS detection platform. These operators will
feed verified detection intelligence to MPD's Drone First Responder (DFR) Unit, which retains responsibility for
operational decisions, communication with command staff, deployment of MPD drones, and coordination with
RTCC, FDEM, and federal aviation and intelligence partners.
By staffing the detection system during peak -risk evening hours, MPD enables FDEM to maintain uninterrupted C-
UAS situational awareness within one of the highest -density FIFA event zones in the state. This subrecipient support
strengthens Florida's overall ability to prepare for, protect against, and respond to unauthorized or unsafe UAS
activity and ensures the statewide C-UAS framework includes seamless coordination between local, state, and
federal partners.
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PART V. PERFORMANCE GOALS
V. Specify how the requested funding will address the performance goals listed in Section 3.E of the NOFO for the relevant allowable activity.
Identify specific, measurable outcomes that will be used to evaluate the project's success.
The requested overtime funding directly enables MPD to meet the performance goals in Section 3.E by ensuring that
the C-UAS detection system is actively monitored and fully operational during the extended evening hours of the 28-
day FIFA Fan Fest. Without overtime personnel, MPD would lack the staffing necessary to maintain continuous
system uptime, validate detections, or produce the required federal performance metrics. By assigning one Sergeant
and one Officer from 7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. each night, the department can consistently collect and report the total
number of hours the detection system is in active use, providing a measurable record of operational coverage during,
the World Cup period.
Overtime operators will review every alert generated by the detection platform, allowing MPD to accurately document
the cumulative number of UAS detections, including repeat detections of the same aircraft. Their validation process
ensures MPD can also determine the number of distinct UAS identified by distinguishing unique aircraft from
repeated detections, producing a meaningful measure of actual UAS activity within the Fan Fest airspace.
When unauthorized or unsafe UAS operations are detected, overtime personnel will immediately relay the validated
intelligence to the Drone First Responder Unit, whose trained supervisors retain responsibility for operational
decisions and enforcement actions. This workflow enables MPD to track the total number of criminal investigations
launched based on intelligence provided by the detection system, ensuring that all violations of airspace restrictions
or endangeiinent of the public are documented and acted upon.
PART VI. BUDGET AND TIMELINE
VI. A. Provide a detailed budget breakdown for project costs, including labor, materials, equipment, and administrative expenses. Include
timelines for project completion and implementation, with key milestones clearly identified.
Two City of Miami Police Department (MPD) personnel —one Sergeant and one Officer —will provide overtime
staffmg to support extended -hour counter-UAS monitoring operations during the 28-day FIFA Fan Fest. Each
member will work 168 hours of overtime (6 hours/night x 28 days) to maintain continuous monitoring of the C-UAS
detection platform from 7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Total Project Cost: $28,193.53
Personnel Costs: $27,790.56
The Sergeant's overtime rate is $94.33 per hour x 168 hours= $15,847.44
The Officer's overtime rate is $71.09 per hour x168 hours= $11,943.12.
The total Personnel cost is $27,790.56.
Fringe Benefits:$402.97
Fringe benefits for overtime are calculated at the City's FICA rate of 1.45%. Fringe benefits include FICA expense,
pension allocation, health insurance, life insurance and worker's compensation per police officer
compensation/benefits guidelines.
The Sergeant's fringe cost is $15,847.44 x 1.45% = $229.79
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Officer's fringe cost is $11,943.12 x 1.45% = $173.18
The total Fringe Benefits cost is $402.97.
VI. B. Provide a timeline for costs.
The implementation schedule table should be used as a planning tool for the key activities associated with each objective for which the
applicant is requesting funding. For each project and each year of the grant, the applicant should include the activities necessary to
accomplish the goals of each project, as well as the estimated start and completion dates (by calendar quarter) for each activity.
The standard definition of a project is a temporary endeavor with a defined beginning and end (usually time -constrained, and often
constrained by funding or a deliverable), undertaken to meet unique goals and objectives, typically to bring about beneficial change or added
value. Applying this standard to projects using preparedness grant funds, a project is a related set of activities and purchases supporting the
building or sustaining of core capabilities; and it is associated with a single entity responsible for execution.
This approach will allow FEMA and applicants to categorize the grant -funded project as a discrete unit for post -award management,
reporting, and monitoring purposes. The main steps and processes of the Project Management Lifecycle are Initiate, Execute, Control, Close
Out.
a. Initiate: The authorization to begin work or resume work on any particular activity.
b. Execute: The period within the project life cycle during which the actual work of creating the project's deliverables is carried out.
c. Control: A mechanism which reacts to the current project status to ensure accomplishment of project objectives. This involves
planning, measuring, monitoring, and taking corrective action based on the results of the monitoring.
d. Close Out: The completion of all work on a project. Can also refer to completion of a phase of the project.
For additional information on the Project Management Lifecycle, please visit Project Management Institute's (PMI) A Guide to the Project
Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) at http://www.pmi.org/PMBOK-Guide-and-Standards.aspx. Specifically, applicants are
encouraged to reference Chapter three of the PMBOK Guide, The Standard for Project Management of a Project.
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Appendix A: Identify projects/activities, with start and end dates, which will be implemented during the period of performance
Project Name
(100 Character
Max)
Funding
Amount
Project
Management
Lifecycle
Status
Dates (Month/Year)
Milestone 1
Milestone 2
Milestone 3
Start
End
Miami Board of
Commissioners
contract
approval
$0
Initiate
12/5/2025
12/5/2025
Federal award
is approved by
Miami Board of
Commissioners
City Manager
signs award
contract on
behalf of City
of Miami
Award
contract is
executed
Drone First
Responder Unit
overtime
activated for
FIFA Fan Fest
$28,193.53
Execute
06/16/2025
07/18/2025
MPD finalizes
overtime
schedule,
assigns one
Sergeant and
one Officer per
night, and
integrates them
into the Drone
First
Responder
(DFR) Unit's C-
UAS
operational
plan for the
FIFA Fan Fest.
Overtime
personnel
perform
nightly
monitoring of
the C-UAS
detection
platform from
7:00 p.m. to
1:00 a.m.,
validate UAS
detections.
MPD compiles
operational
data for
required
federal
metrics.
Project
completion
$0
Close Out
7/30/2026
9/30/20286
MPD submits
performance
data (system
hours,
cumulative
detections,
unique UAS,
investigations
launched)
Fiscal and
programmatic
closeout
activities
completed
Final report
submitted to
FDEM (State
agency and
lead applicant)
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ACTIVITY III: EQUIPMENT
PART I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
1. Describe the completed or planned activities associated allowable equipment.
The City of Miami Police Department (MPD) will support the Florida Division of Emergency Management by
deploying C-UAS detection systems at FIFA 2026 venues, advancing the goals of the FIFA World Cup Grant Program
to strengthen national preparedness and protect critical infrastructure and mass gatherings from UAS threats. MPD
will acquire and deploy a UAS detection unit equipped with integrated radio frequency (RF) sensors and a built-in
PTZ camera system at FIFA World Cup 2026 venues, including the 28-day unticketed Fan Fest at Bayfront Park. This
platform will provide real-time detection, tracking, identification, and visual confirmation of drones and their pilots to
secure Miami's SEAR Level 1/2 environment. With FIFA events expected to draw 600,000-1 million visitors, the
system will deliver the airspace awareness and threat detection capabilities necessary to safeguard high -density, soft -
target areas.
While this proposal includes all detection infrastructure for the City of Miami and a buffer area extending into the
ocean, the system is designed to operate as part of a larger, regional UAS detection architecture. MPD's deployment
is anticipated to be fully interoperable with the detection systems proposed by neighboring jurisdictions, ensuring
seamless linkage and compatibility across a multi -agency operational environment. The combined detection network
is expected to function as an integrated regional system covering approximately 56 square miles within City of Miami
jurisdictional boundaries (36 square miles of land and 20 square miles of water).
It is further understood that the Common Operating Picture (COP) generated from this system will also be accessible
to other FIFA host cities and federal partners —including DHS and the FBI —supporting coordinated C-UAS activities,
interagency communication, shared situational awareness, and unified operational decision -making.
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The UAS Detection System will enable MPD to enact C-UAS countermeasures across Downtown Miami, Brickell,
and other FIFA satellite gathering sites within City of Miami jurisdiction. Its integrated RF sensors and AI -enabled
PTZ camera will allow MPD to distinguish authorized recreational or commercial flights from potentially malicious
activity, geolocate drone operators, and capture evidentiary -quality imagery. Detection data will feed directly into
MPD's Investigative Intelligence Section and Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) for live monitoring and coordinated
response with state and federal partners.
To support reliable system operation, MPD will upgrade its Remote Pilot Stations with enhanced PCs, additional
monitors, and dual -display stands capable of running Skydio X1OD, Skydio Cloud, UAS tracking platforms, flight
planning tools, and weather/TFR monitoring simultaneously.
Continuous operational connectivity will be maintained through high-speed satellite internet technology monthly
subscriptions and portable High-speed satellite internet technology Mini roaming units, supported by shielded
Ethernet cabling to ensure stable, high-speed communication even during network disruptions or intentional
interference.
MPD will also implement a UAS airspace management platform, an FAA -integrated airspace management platform
that provides flight authorization checks, B4UFLY/LAANC services, and real-time airspace deconfliction. This
system fills a critical intelligence gap by confirming whether a detected flight is authorized, enabling MPD to rapidly
distinguish benign operations from threats across all FIFA event zones.
To ensure safe coordination with aviation partners, MPD will establish a VHF communications suite that includes
handheld VHF radios, a fixed base station, antenna systems, adaptors, fiber extenders, and installation services.
These components collectively support essential air -to -ground communication with helicopters and other aviation
assets during FIFA operations, enabling synchronized airspace management and safe UAS mitigation activities.
Finally, MPD will procure a Cargo Truck to transport the UAS detection unit, portable roaming systems and
communications components between FIFA venues and satellite areas. This ensures secure, rapid, and flexible
deployment of all C-UAS assets throughout the City of Miami.
PART 11. CAPABILITY GAP
II. Explain how planned or completed activities will address or have addressed gaps to implement the necessary security measures and
strengthen capabilities during World Cup matches.
MPD currently has no counter-UAS detection capabilities, even though the agency has encountered unauthorized
drone activity at prior mass -gathering events, creating a critical public -safety vulnerability given the scale of upcoming
FIFA operations. The planned deployment of a UAS Detection System equipped with RF sensors and an integrated
PTZ cameras directly fills this gap by giving MPD the ability to detect, track, and visually confirm drones in real time
across FIFA events and surrounding soft -target areas. These systems address the heightened threat environment
created by the FIFA 2026 World Cup, which is expected to attract 600,000-1 million visitors from June to July.
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The project also addresses additional capability gaps by upgrading MPD's Remote Pilot Stations to manage UAS
detection feeds, flight data, and weather/TFR information in real time; establishing backup satellite connectivity to
ensure uninterrupted operations during network congestion or outages; and implementing VHF aviation
communications, which are currently lacking, to support safe air -to -ground coordination with helicopters and other
aviation assets during FIFA operations.
The addition of a UAS airspace management platform closes a critical gap in MPD's ability to verify whether a
detected drone is authorized by integrating FAA flight information and enabling rapid airspace deconfliction.
Integrating all detection and airspace data into the Investigative Intelligence Section and RTCC further strengthens
MPD's ability to coordinate response, conduct risk assessments, and secure SEAR Level 1/2 events. Overall, the
project provides the foundational tools needed to implement essential airspace security measures and strengthen
MPD's operational capabilities during the World Cup.
PART III. PROJECT OBJECTIVES
III. Specify how requested funding will enhance the ability of local law enforcement, emergency responders, and public safety officials to
prepare for, protect against, and respond to threats and emergencies during the World Cup matches.
The requested funding will equip MPD with a UAS Detection System that enable officers to detect, track, and
identify unmanned aircraft systems in real time, directly supporting the program's primary objective to ensure SLTT
agencies have the resources, training, and operational capacity to counter UAS threats. These capabilities will
strengthen national preparedness by providing MPD with its first dedicated C-UAS resources and protect critical
infrastructure and mass gatherings at, including FIFA off -site satellite events within City of Miami boundaries and
the 28-day Fan Fest at Bayfront Park.
The funding will also enhance MPD's ability to prepare for and respond to aerial threats by supporting upgraded
Remote Pilot Stations for improved situational awareness, satellite connectivity to maintain uninterrupted
operations, and VHF aviation communications that enable coordinated air -to -ground response with helicopters and
other aviation assets. Implementation of UAS airspace deconfliction platform will further improve operational
decision -making by distinguishing authorized from unauthorized flights and ensuring MPD can lawfully and
effectively conduct airspace security operations consistent with federal regulations.
By enabling MPD to field these capabilities, the project directly advances the program goals and objectives to
expand SLTT UAS detection capacity, safeguard large-scale events, and operationalize federally aligned airspace
protection measures. Integrating detection and airspace data into the Investigative Intelligence Section and RTCC
will improve coordination with emergency responders and federal partners, enabling faster threat assessment and
safer crowd management across soft -target areas expected to draw 600,000-1 million visitors. This funding ensures
MPD can prepare for, protect against, and respond to unmanned aerial threats during 2026 FIFA World Cup events.
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PART IV. SUBRECIPIENT IMPACT
IV. (If applicable) Describe how subrecipients will assist in described activities.
The City of Miami will play a central role as the subrecipient with jurisdiction over the FIFA Fan Fest at Bayfront
Park and several key satellite event areas in the City of Miami. As the second-largest police force in Miami -Dade
County, MPD's participation is critical to the county's overall preparedness for the FIFA World Cup, which is
anticipated to have the impact of "eight Superbowls." MPD will assist by deploying and operating UAS Detection
System within City of Miami boundaries, integrating airspace data into the Investigative Intelligence Section and
RTCC, and coordinating closely with state, federal, and local partners to secure high -density venues and soft -target
areas durin World Cu • activities.
V. Specify how the requested funding will address the performance goals listed in Section 3.E of the NOFO. Identify specific, measurable
outcomes that will be used to evaluate the project's success.
The requested funding will enable MPD to meet all performance goals outlined in Section 3.E by providing the
equipment and operational capacity needed to detect, track, and identify UAS activity during World Cup events.
MPD will use the UAS detection units to generate measurable operational data, including total system hours in use,
cumulative UAS detections, number of distinct UAS identified, and the number of criminal investigations
initiated from C-UAS intelligence. These metrics will allow MPD to evaluate performance against federal
benchmarks.
Short-term outcomes include utilizing approximately 80% of grant funds for equipment procurement and 20%
for personnel training, ensuring all operators are prepared to deploy and interpret the system's outputs.
Mid- to long-term outcomes include: (1) 100% of C-UAS systems procured under this grant deployed to
support FIFA operations in coordination with federal partners; (2) achieving at least a 90% rate of
identifying and classifying detected UAS as commercial, recreational, or potentially malicious; and (3)
initiating investigations on 100% of UAS violations involving restricted airspace, public endangerment, or
criminal activity.
Overall, success will be measured through documented operational hours, detection counts, classification accuracy,
multi -agency coordination, and investigative outcomes demonstrating that MPD can actively protect World Cup
venues, soft -target areas, and critical infrastructure from UAS threats.
PART VI. BUDGET AND TIMELINE
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VI. A. Provide a detailed budget breakdown for project costs, including labor, materials, equipment, and administrative expenses. Include
timelines for project completion and implementation, with key milestones clearly identified.
Total Amount Requested: $5,148,344.01
1. UAS Detection System — $4,729,451.20
Acquisition of one (1) UAS Detection System with integrated RF-based sensors, tracker.Al, AI/ML sensor fusion capabilities, geolocation
tools, and a built-in PTZ camera for automated visual confirmation. The cost includes UAS Detection System hardware ($4,409,362.90),
software and licenses for the 36- month project period ($245,577.96), warranties for 36 months ($25,511.04) and installation
($49,000). Costs also cover vendor configuration, software activation, initial calibration and testing.
2. Remote Pilot Station Upgrades — $46,606.14
Acquisition of five (5) upgraded PCs ($41,631.20) with sufficient processing power to run detection feeds, Skydio X10D interfaces,
weather/TFR tools, ADS-B displays, and UAS airspace deconfliction software. It also includes four (4) monitors ($3,908.24)and two (2)
dual -display mounting stands ($1,066.70) required for multi -screen monitoring and unified airspace situational awareness.
3. Connectivity and Operational Continuity Suite— $35,025.00
This includes five (5) high-speed satellite Internet technology 24-month data subscriptions ($24,545.50) and five (5) Roaming kits
($8,623.80) to provide high-speed, redundant communications for detection, monitoring, and UAS deployment. Five (5) units of Shielded
Cat6 STP Ethernet cabling ($1,855.70) ensures stable connections between satellite systems and MPD's remote pilot stations in field or
mobile environments.
4. UAS airspace management platform — $267,963
This licensing, configuration, and software integration for 36 months. The airspace management platform is a system for detection and
operations management. It provides FAA -approved flight authorization checks (LAANC), real-time airspace awareness, and validation of
authorized vs. unauthorized flights. Costs include onboarding, system activation, and administrative setup.
5. VHF Aviation Communications Suite — $6,298.67
This includes four (4) VHF handheld radios ($1,320), one (1) VHF fixed base station ($2,550), one (1) antenna adaptor ($17.80), one (1)
antenna fiber extender kit ($1,186.00), one (1) 100-foot pre -terminated fiber cable ($324.87), and one (1) technician installation
service ($350.00). These components enable air -to -ground communication with helicopters and other aviation assets during detection or
UAS response operations.
6. Deployment Cargo Truck — $63,000
This includes one (1) Cargo Truck used to transport the UAS Detection System, High-speed satellite Internet technology systems, VHF
communications equipment, and remote pilot station hardware between Bayfront Park, and other satellite FIFA venues.
VI. B. Provide a timeline for costs.
The implementation schedule table should be used as a planning tool for the key activities associated with each objective for which the
applicant is requesting funding. For each project and each year of the grant, the applicant should include the activities necessary to
accomplish the goals of each project, as well as the estimated start and completion dates (by calendar quarter) for each activity.
The standard definition of a project is a temporary endeavor with a defined beginning and end (usually time -constrained, and often
constrained by funding or a deliverable), undertaken to meet unique goals and objectives, typically to bring about beneficial change or added
value. Applying this standard to projects using preparedness grant funds, a project is a related set of activities and purchases supporting the
building or sustaining of core capabilities; and it is associated with a single entity responsible for execution.
This approach will allow FEMA and applicants to categorize the grant -funded project as a discrete unit for post -award management,
reporting, and monitoring purposes. The main steps and processes of the Project Management Lifecycle are Initiate, Execute, Control, Close
Out.
a. Initiate: The authorization to begin work or resume work on any particular activity.
b. Execute: The period within the project life cycle during which the actual work of creating the project's deliverables is carried out.
c. Control: A mechanism which reacts to the current project status to ensure accomplishment of project objectives. This involves
planning, measuring, monitoring, and taking corrective action based on the results of the monitoring.
d. Close Out: The completion of all work on a project. Can also refer to completion of a phase of the project.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
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For additional information on the Project
Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK
encouraged to reference Chapter three
Management Lifecycle, please visit Project Management Institute's (PMI) A Guide to
Guide) at http://www.omi.orq/PMBOK-Guide-and-Standards.aspx. Specifically, applicants
the Project
are
of the PMBOK Guide, The Standard for Project Management of a Project.
Appendix A: Identify projects/activities, with start and end dates, which will be implemented during the period of performance
Project Name
(100 Character
Max)
Funding
Amount
Project
Managemen
t Lifecycle
Status
Dates (Month/Year)
Milestone 1
Milestone 2
Milestone 3
Start
End
Example:
Emergency
Operations
Center Backup
Generator
$17,700
Initiate
1/1/2026
5/1/2026
Identify
Requirements
for Generator
Solicit Bids
and Evaluate
Proposals
Award and
Make
Payment
Miami Board of
Commissioners
contract
approval
$0
Initiate
12/5/2025
12/5/2025
Federal award
is approved by
Miami Board of
Commissioner
s
City Manager
signs award
contract on
behalf of City
of Miami
Award
contract is
executed
Equipment
Procurement
and Purchase
$5,148,344.01
Initiate
12/12/2025
04/12/2026
Vendors for
equipment
competitively
procured
Purchase
orders are
created
Equipment
received
Equipment
Installation,
training and
testing
$0
Control
04/12/26
06/03/2026
Equipment is
installed
MPD
personnel
trained on
equipment by
vendors
Equipment is
tested and
ready for
deployment
C-UAS
operations
implemented
$0
Execute
06/04/2026
07/29/2026
MPD C-UAS
operations
commence 11
days before
FIFA events
MPD C-UAS
operations
ongoing
during World
Cup events
scheduled
06/15/2026-
07/18/2026
MPD C-UAS
for World Cup
operations
continue for
11 days post
FIFA event
Project
completion
$0
Close Out
7/30/2026
9/30/2028
MPD submits
performance
data (system
hours,
cumulative
detections,
unique UAS,
investigations
launched)
Fiscal and
programmatic
closeout
activities
completed
Final report
submitted to
FDEM (State
agency and
lead
applicant)
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PART I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
I. Describe the completed or planned activities associated with allowable training (workshops, conferences, travel, supplies, etc.).
The City of Miami Police Department (MPD) will enhance its operational readiness for FIFA 2026 by sending four
personnel —two supervisors and two officers —from the Investigative Intelligence Section and Drone First
Responder Unit to the FBI's National Counter-UAS Training Center (NCUTC) in Huntsville, Alabama.
The 80-hour, two -week NCUTC program provides comprehensive instruction on drone law, threat assessment, UAS
detection and tracking technologies, mitigation strategies, air -domain security, and the integration of counter-UAS
systems into large-scale event operations. The curriculum includes classroom instruction, hands-on practical
exercises, and realistic scenario -based training designed to prepare state and local law enforcement personnel to
counter illicit drone activity. As the federal government's primary hub for counter-UAS training —modeled after the
FBI Hazardous Devices School —the NCUTC is uniquely suited to support security planning for major special
events such as the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Training two supervisors is essential to ensuring proper oversight, adherence to safety protocols, and effective
operational coordination during counter-UAS deployments. Their participation will strengthen MPD's ability to
enforce procedures, maintain situation awareness, and support Command Staff decision -making during critical
incidents. Training two subordinate officers will provide the unit with certified operators capable of safely
deploying, monitoring, and managing counter-UAS equipment in real-time operational environments. This is
particularly important given anticipated retirements within the Drone First Responder Unit, making this training
critical to long-term sustainability.
Funding will cover all allowable travel expenses associated with the training, including round-trip airfare from
Miami to Huntsville, lodging, meals, and local transportation needed for participants to travel to and from the
trainin_ facili and move within the Huntsville area.
PART II. CAPABILITY GAP
II. Explain how planned or completed activities will address or have addressed gaps to implement the necessary security measures and
strengthen capabilities during World Cup matches.
MPD currently lacks personnel certified to operate or support counter-UAS mitigation technologies, creating a
significant capability gap as the City prepares for SEAR Level 1/2 FIFA World Cup events. The planned training at
the FBI National Counter-UAS Training Center (NCUTC) directly addresses this gap by providing MPD supervisors
and officers with the required federal certification, operational knowledge, and technical proficiency to manage and
deploy the C-UAS detection systems acquired through this grant.
The NCUTC program delivers the strategic, legal, and operational competencies needed to counter illicit drone
activity, including threat assessment, detection and tracking procedures, airspace deconfliction, and coordination
with federal aviation and intelligence partners. This training ensures MPD personnel can correctly interpret detection
data, assess intent, distinguish authorized from unauthorized UAS activity, and safely manage airspace threats
durin: mass- :atherin . events.
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By preparing two supervisors and two officers to serve as MPD's certified counter-UAS operators, the training
strengthens MPD's ability to implement necessary security measures at the 28-day Fan Fest at Bayfront Park and
multiple satellite gathering sites throughout the City of Miami. It also ensures MPD can support real-time
coordination with the Investigative Intelligence Section, RTCC, and state and federal partners throughout World
Cup operations. The training builds the internal expertise required for MPD to safely and lawfully deploy the new
counter-UAS equipment and enhances the department's capability to protect the public during FIFA 2026.
PART III. PROJECT OBJECTIVES
III. Specify how requested funding will enhance the ability of local law enforcement, emergency responders, and public safety officials to
prepare for, protect against, and respond to threats and emergencies during the World Cup matches.
The requested training funding will enhance MPD's ability to prepare for, protect against, and respond to UAS
threats during FIFA World Cup operations by ensuring that key personnel are fully certified to operate counter-UAS
technologies. Training two supervisors and two officers at the FBI National Counter-UAS Training Center
(NCUTC) directly supports the program's primary objective by building the operational capacity needed to detect,
track, identify, and —where authorized —mitigate UAS threats at SEAR Level 1/2 venues.
This training strengthens national preparedness by giving MPD the expertise necessary to deploy portable
counter-UAS systems throughout the 28-day Fan Fest at Bayfront Park and surrounding soft -target areas that will
draw more than 600,000 visitors. NCUTC instruction equips personnel with the legal, technical, and tactical
knowledge required to interpret detection data, assess risk, coordinate with aviation assets, and support airspace
security alongside state and federal partners. These capabilities directly advance program goals to protect critical
infrastructure and mass gatherings and to support the lawful deployment of UAS detection and identification
systems.
Upon completion, trained personnel will serve as MPD's internal cadre of certified counter-UAS operators, enabling
real-time coordination with the Investigative Intelligence Section, RTCC, emergency responders, and federal
partners during World Cup operations. Overall, the training ensures MPD can safely and effectively manage aerial
threats, enhance situational awareness, and respond quickly to emergencies during FIFA 2026.
PART IV. SUBRECIPIENT IMPACT
IV. (If applicable) Describe how subrecipients will assist in described activities.
The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) is the SLTT agency leading this effort, and the City of
Miami Police Department (MPD) will serve as one of its subrecipients. As the subrecipient with jurisdiction over the
28-day Fan Fest at Bayfront Park and several major satellite event areas, MPD plays a critical role in supporting the
state's counter-UAS preparedness for FIFA 2026.
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For the training component, MPD will identify and send the supervisors and officers who will become certified
counter-UAS operators through the FBI National Counter-UAS Training Center (NCUTC). These trained personnel
will assist in implementing counter-UAS operations within the City of Miami and will coordinate closely with
FDEM, other subrecipients, emergency responders, and federal partners to ensure interoperable and consistent C-
UAS practices during World Cup operations.
MPD's participation ensures that certified operators are available in the jurisdiction hosting some of the largest
mass -gathering events associated with FIFA 2026, strengthening statewide readiness and supporting FDEM's
overall mission to protect critical infrastructure and the public.
V. PERFORMANCE GOALS
V. Specify how the requested funding will address the performance goals listed in Section 3.E of the NOFO. Identify specific, measurable
outcomes that will be used to evaluate the project's success.
The requested training funding will allow MPD to meet the performance goals in Section 3.E by ensuring that
personnel responsible for operating the C-UAS detection systems are fully trained and capable of supporting all
required federal reporting metrics. Training four personnel at the FBI National Counter-UAS Training Center
(NCUTC) provides the operational expertise needed to interpret detection data, classify UAS activity, document
airspace incidents, and coordinate investigative follow-up.
Training will directly support MPD's ability to report the following federally required performance measures:
1. The total number of hours each C-UAS detection system is actively deployed and operating since
acquisition.
2. The cumulative number of UAS detections recorded by the system, including repeated detections of the same
aircraft.
3. The number of unique UAS identified, ensuring multiple detections of the same drone are counted only once.
4. The total number of criminal investigations initiated based on intelligence produced by the detection system,
including violations of restricted airspace or unsafe UAS operation.
Short-term outcomes include MPD meeting program funding targets by allocating approximately 20% of grant
funds to training, ensuring operators are certified and prepared to safely and effectively use the detection
technology procured with the remaining 80%.
Mid- to long-term outcomes include enabling MPD personnel to: (1) accurately identify and classify at least
90% of detected UAS using NCUTC instruction on UAS types, behavior patterns, and risk indicators; and (2)
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ensure that 100% of identified violations —when UAS operators endanger the public or violate airspace
restrictions —are referred for investigation.
These outcomes will be measured through system analytics, operator logs, and RTCC case tracking.
PART VI. BUDGET AND TIMELINE
VI. A. Provide a detailed budget breakdown for project costs, including labor, materials, equipment, and administrative expenses. Include
timelines for project completion and implementation, with key milestones clearly identified.
Counter-UAS Training at FBI NCUTC — Travel Cost Breakdown ($23,664)
Cost of attendance for a two -week (14-day) training program for four (4) MPD personnel: two supervisors and two
officers from the Investigative Intelligence Section and Drone First Responder Unit. This training prepares personnel
to support C-UAS operations during SEAR Level 1/2 FIFA World Cup events. All travel reimbursement amounts
are calculated using GSA federal travel guidance for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses.
Travel Cost Breakdown:
Lodging
$276 per night x 4 personnel x 14 nights = $15,456
Meals & Incidentals (Per Diem)
Breakfast ($16) + Lunch ($19) + Dinner ($28) + Incidentals ($5) = $68/day
$68 per day x 4 personnel x 14 days = $3,808
Air Transportation
$400 round-trip airfare x 4 personnel x 1 trip = $1,600
Local Travel (Rideshare/Ground Transport)
$50 per day x 4 personnel x 14 days = $2,800
VI. B. Provide a timeline for costs.
The implementation schedule table should be used as a planning tool for the key activities associated with each objective for which the
applicant is requesting funding. For each project and each year of the grant, the applicant should include the activities necessary to
accomplish the goals of each project, as well as the estimated start and completion dates (by calendar quarter) for each activity.
The standard definition of a project is a temporary endeavor with a defined beginning and end (usually time -constrained, and often
constrained by funding or a deliverable), undertaken to meet unique goals and objectives, typically to bring about beneficial change or added
value. Applying this standard to projects using preparedness grant funds, a project is a related set of activities and purchases supporting the
building or sustaining of core capabilities; and it is associated with a single entity responsible for execution.
This approach will allow FEMA and applicants to categorize the grant -funded project as a discrete unit for post -award management,
reporting, and monitoring purposes. The main steps and processes of the Project Management Lifecycle are Initiate, Execute, Control, Close
Out.
a. Initiate: The authorization to begin work or resume work on any particular activity.
b. Execute: The period within the project life cycle during which the actual work of creating the project's deliverables is carried out.
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c. Control: A mechanism which reacts to the
planning, measuring, monitoring, and taking
d. Close Out: The completion of all work on a
For additional information on the Project Management
Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) at
encouraged to reference Chapter three of the PMBOK
current project status to ensure accomplishment of project objectives. This
corrective action based on the results of the monitoring.
project. Can also refer to completion of a phase of the project.
Lifecycle, please visit Project Management Institute's (PMI) A Guide to
htto://www.pmi.org/PMBOK-Guide-and-Standards.aspx. Specifically, applicants
involves
the Project
are
Guide, The Standard for Project Management of a Project.
Appendix A: Identify projects/activities, with start and end dates, which will be implemented during the period of performance
Project Name
(100 Character
Max)
Funding
Amount
Project
Management
Lifecycle
Status
Dates (Month/Year)
Milestone 1
Milestone 2
Milestone 3
Start
End
Miami Board of
Commissioners
contract
approval
$0
Initiate
12/5/2025
12/5/2025
Federal award
is approved by
Miami Board of
Commissioners
City Manager
signs award
contract on
behalf of City
of Miami
Award
contract is
executed
Counter-UAS
Training at FBI
NCUTC
$23,664
Execute
03/01/2026
-
04/01/2026
MPD deploys
two supervisors
and two
officers to the
FBI National
Counter-UAS
Training Center
(NCUTC) for
two -week
certification
program.
MPD
personnel
complete
training and
receive
certification
Trained
personnel
conduct
system
familiarization
and
integration
with the
Investigative
Intelligence
Section and
RTCC.
Project
completion
$0
Close Out
7/30/2026
98/30/20286
MPD submits
performance
data (system
hours,
cumulative
detections,
unique UAS,
investigations
launched)
Fiscal and
programmatic
closeout
activities
completed
Final report
submitted to
FDEM (State
agency and
lead applicant)
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'ACTIVITY V: EXERCISES
PART I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
I. Describe the completed or planned activities assoc
ated with allowable exercises.
II. Explain how planned or completed activities will address or have addressed gaps to implement the necessary security measures and
strengthen capabilities during World Cup matches.
PART III. PROJECT OBJECTIVES
III. Specify how requested funding will enhance the ability of local law enforcement, emergency responders, and public safety officials to
prepare for, protect against, and respond to threats and emergencies during the World Cup matches.
PART IV. SUBRECIPIENT IMPACT
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IV. (If applicable) Describe how subrecipients will ass
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ist in described activities.
V. PERFORMANCE GOALS
V. Specify how the requested funding will address the
outcomes that will be used to evaluate the project's s
performance goals listed in Section 3.E of the NOFO. Identify specific, measurable
uccess.
PART VI. BUDGET AND TIMELINE
VI. A. Provide a detailed budget breakdown for proje
t costs, including labor, materials, equipment, and administrative expenses. Include
timelines for project completion and implementation, with key milestones clearly identified.
VI. B. Provide a timeline for costs.
The implementation schedule table should be used a:
applicant is requesting funding. For each project and
the goals of each project, as well as the estimated sta
a planning tool for the key activities associated with each objective for which the
each year of the grant, the applicant should include the activities necessary to accomplish
rt and completion dates (by calendar quarter) for each activity.
The standard definition of a project is a temporary endeavor with a defined beginning and end (usually time -constrained, and often constrained
by funding or a deliverable), undertaken to meet unigie goals and objectives, typically to bring about beneficial change or added value.
Applying this standard to projects using preparednessgrant funds, a project is a related set of activities and purchases supporting the building
or sustaining of core capabilities; and it is associated with a single entity responsible for execution.
This approach will allow FEMA and applicants to categorize the grant -funded project as a discrete unit for post -award management, reporting,
and monitoring purposes. The main steps and processes of the Project Management Lifecycle are Initiate, Execute, Control, Close Out.
a. Initiate: The authorization to begin work or resume work on any particular activity.
b. Execute: The period within the project life cycle during which the actual work of creating the project's deliverables is carried out.
c. Control: A mechanism which reacts to the current project status to ensure accomplishment of project objectives. This involves
planning, measuring, monitoring, and taking corrective action based on the results of the monitoring.
d. Close Out: The completion of all work on a project. Can also refer to completion of a phase of the project.
For additional information on the Project Managemen
Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) at
encouraaed to reference Chapter three of the PMBOK
Lifecycle, please visit Project Management Institute's (PMI) A Guide to the Project
http://www.pmi.orq/PMBOK-Guide-and-Standards.aspx. Specifically, applicants are
Guide, The Standard for Project Management of a Project.
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Appendix A: Identify projects/activities, with start and end dates, which will be implemented during the period of performance
Project Name
(100 Character
Max)
Funding
Amount
Project
Management
Lifecycle
Status
Dates (Month/Year)
Milestone 1
Milestone 2
Milestone 3
Start
End
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From Gutierrez, Alejandro (Lt) <27878@miami-police.org>
Date Wed 1/21/2026 11:39 AM
To Mogro, Daniel G. <40821@miami-police.org>
FYI. We need to work on all the POs
Thank you,
Lieutenant Alejandro Gutierrez
Miami Police Department
Real Time Crime Center (RTCC)
Investigative Intelligence Unit
400 NW 2nd AVE
Miami, FL 33128
305-603-6415-Office
O 27878@miami-police.org
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From: Gutierrez, Alejandro (Lt.) <27878@miami-police.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 11:34 AM
To: Rodriguez, Jose A. (Major) <6180@miami-police.org>
Subject: Fw: C-UAS application submittal - City of Miami
Thank you,
Lieutenant Alejandro Gutierrez
Miami Police Department
Real Time Crime Center (RTCC)
Investigative Intelligence Unit
400 NW 2nd AVE
Miami, FL 33128
305-603-6415-Office
e 27878@miami-police.org
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From: Blondet, Lillian <LBlondet@miamigov.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 10:27 AM
To: Gutierrez, Alejandro (Lt.) <27878@miami-police.org>
Cc: Blanco, Jorge <43473@miami-police.org>; Gibson, Tymekia <41860@miami-police.org>; Reinoso, Carol <CReinoso@miamigov.com>; Perez, Annie
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Subject: FW: C-UAS application submittal - City of Miami
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Below are the details of the items funded by the C-UAS grant. As soon as I received the agreement, I will send it your way.
I'm copying Annie Perez, Procurement Director. You may want to follow up with her regarding the procurement process for acquiring these
items.
Regards,
Lillian T. BCondet
Director, Grants Department
City of .Miami
-W. 3o5-416-1536
C. 305-903-1315
Website:.MiamiGov.com/Grants
From: Tim Kenyon <Tim.Kenyon@em.myflorida.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 9:44 AM
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Subject: RE: C-UAS application submittal - City of Miami
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Good afternoon Lillian,
Per our conversation, the City of Miami PD was awarded the below projects: we will follow up regarding our next steps in the process. Please reach out
with any questions in the meantime. Thank you!
City of Miami PD
Equipment
Mitigation
Acquisition of one (1) UAS Detection System with
integrated RF-based sensors, tracker.Al, AI/ML sensor
fusion capabilities, geolocation tools, and a built-in PTZ
camera for automated visual confirmation. The cost
includes UAS Detection System hardware ($4,409,362.90),
software and licenses for the 36- month project period
($245,577.96), warranties for 36 months ($25,511.04) and
installation ($49,000). Costs also cover vendor
configuration, software activation, initial calibration and
testing.
12/12/2025
4/12/2026
$4,871,335
City of Miami PD
Equipment
Deployment,
Operation &
Maintenance
Remote Pilot Station Upgrades
Acquisition of five (5) upgraded PCs ($41,631.20) with
sufficient processing power to run detection feeds,
Skydio X10D interfaces, weather/TFR tools, ADS-B displays,
and UAS airspace deconfliction software. It also includes
four (4) monitors ($3,908.24)and two (2) dual -display
mounting stands ($1,066.70) required for multi -screen
monitoring and unified airspace situational awareness.
12/12/2025
4/12/2026
$ 48,004
City of Miami PD
Equipment
Deployment,
Operation &
Maintenance
Connectivity and Operational Continuity Suite
This includes five (5) high-speed satellite internet
technology 24-month data subscriptions ($24,545.50)
and five (5) Roaming kits ($8,623.80) to provide high-
speed, redundant communications for detection,
monitoring, and UAS deployment. Five (5) units of
Shielded Cat6 STP Ethernet cabling ($1,855.70) ensures
stable connections between satellite systems and MPD's
remote pilot stations in field or mobile environments
12/12/2025
4/12/2026
$ 36,076
City of Miami PD
Equipment
Deployment,
Operation &
Maintenance
UAS airspace management platform
This licensing, configuration, and software integration for
36 months. The airspace management platform is a system
for detection and operations management. It provides
12/12/2025
4/12/2026
$ 276,002
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FAA -approved flight authorization checks (LAANC), real-
time airspace awareness, and validation of authorized vs.
unauthorized flights. Costs include onboarding, system
activation, and administrative setup.
City of Miami PD
Equipment
Deployment,
Operation &
Maintenance
VHF Aviation Communications Suite
This includes four (4) VHF handheld radios ($1,320), one
(1) VHF fixed base station ($2,550), one (1) antenna
adaptor ($17.80), one (1) antenna fiber extender kit
($1,186.00), one (1) 100-foot pre -terminated fiber cable
($324.87), and one (1) technician installation service
($350.00). These components enable air -to -ground
communication with helicopters and other aviation assets
during detection or UAS response operations
12/12/2025
4/12/2026
$ 6,488
City of Miami PD
Equipment
Deployment,
Operation &
Maintenance
Deployment Cargo Truck
i This includes one (1) Cargo Truck used to transport the
UAS Detection System, High-speed satellite Internet
technology systems, VHF communications equipment,
and remote pilot station hardware between Bayfront Park,
and other satellite FIFA venues
12/12/2025
4/12/2026
$ 64,890
City of Miami PD
Training
Mitigation
(including
advanced DTI)
Counter-UAS Training at FBI NCUTC—Travel Cost
Breakdown
Cost of attendance for a two -week (14-day) training
program for four (4) MPD personnel: two supervisors and
two officers from the Investigative Intelligence Section and
Drone First Responder Unit. This training prepares
personnel to support C-UAS operations during SEAR Level
1/2 FIFA World Cup events. All travel reimbursement
amounts are calculated using GSA federal travel guidance
for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses.
3/1/2026
4/1/2026
$ 24,374
Tim Kenyon
Deputy Technological Hazards Manager
Response — Technological Hazards
Florida Division of Emergency Management
2555 Shumard Oak Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32399-7018
Ti m. Kenyon 5em.myflorida.com
Cell: 850-591-7732
www.floridadisasterorg/dem/response/teehnological-hazards/
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Sent: Thursday, January 8, 2026 11:05 AM
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Subject: RE: C-UAS application submittal - City of Miami
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Hi Time,
I understand that the State was awarded the grant from FEMA? Do you know how much the City will be allocated? When will we get an
agreement?
Regards,
LiCCian P. BCondet
Director, Grants Department
City of Miami
-W. 305-416-1536
C. 3o5-9°3-1315
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