BioWatch Program: Field Operations & Sample Collection Activities
Agency: Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division
Assistance Listings: 97.091 -- Homeland Security Biowatch Program
Last Updated: May 13, 2026
Description
The BioWatch Program is a cornerstone of the Department of Homeland Securitys (DHS) comprehensive strategy for countering biological terrorism. The BioWatch Program is an early warning system that is designed to detect the intentional release of select aerosolized biological agents. The BioWatch Programs mission is to provide and maintain a continuous bio-terrorism air monitoring system in large metropolitan areas and coordinate with state and local public health communities to prepare for and respond to a bioterrorist event.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- State governments
Additional information
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Grantor contact information
Description
Sean Lilly
Grants Specialist
Phone 202-447-5869
Comments and questions
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| fy_2012-biowatch-foarequestjan2012.pdf | APPROVED FOA | Feb 7, 2012 03:38 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Archived: September 30, 2012
Award
$29,000,000
Program Funding
27
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$--
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
DHS-2012-OHA-BIOWATCH
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Disaster prevention and relief
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
3
Posted date:
February 4, 2012
Archive date:
September 30, 2012
