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BIRD Homeland Security

BIRD Homeland Security

Funds U.S.-Israeli teams developing homeland security technologies through BIRD conditional grants.

Between cyclesDHS — Department of Homeland SecurityUnited StatesIsrael
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About

DHS Science and Technology Directorate describes BIRD Homeland Security as a collaboration program for U.S. and Israeli companies, academia, and other research institutions developing advanced technologies for homeland security needs. DHS places the work under the BIRD HLS route and states that approved projects can receive conditional grants of up to USD 1 million, funding up to 50 percent of the…

What this grant funds

Advanced technologies for homeland security needs, including first responder technology, public security, and commercial R&D with homeland security use.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.50%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.dhs.gov