Homeland Security BioWatch Program
Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division
About This Grant
The BioWatch Program is a cornerstone of the Department of Homeland Security s (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 Program s mission is to provide and maintain a continuous bio-terrorism air monitoring system in metropolitan areas and coordinate with state and local public health communities to prepare for and respond to a bioterrorist event. This mission is accomplished by serving as an early warning system which enhances the security of jurisdictions by providing the needed time to execute their comprehensive concept of operations plans to counter biological terrorism. The Biowatch Program is a critical part of an ongoing national effort to build and sustain preparedness which helps the United States to maintain momentum through targeted jurisdictional planning that highlights preventative actions necessary to allow for a proper and timely response and begin the process to recovery from a biological agent release.The BioWatch Evaluation Program (BWEP) will be conducted under the BioWatch Quality Assurance Program effective April 1, 2013. This program will consist of independent external audits (Quality Assurance) by Signature Science and internal audits (Quality Control) by BioWatch Systems Program Office field personnel. This approach will initially be conducted with a focus on adherence to the BioWatch Field Operations Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Version 1.3 and will eventually evolve to encompass the Field Operations Quality Assurance Program Plan (QAPP). In order to ensure a robust QA / QC program the jurisdictions may be subject to a QA external audit and a QC internal audit during the same cooperative agreement cycle (year).
Grant Summary
Homeland Security BioWatch Program is a Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division grant providing up to $2.7M. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
Funder did not publish eligibility criteria — confirm directly with the funder before applying.
How to Apply
Up to $2.7M
Rolling / Open
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Homeland Security BioWatch Program from Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division before the deadline.
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Homeland Security BioWatch Program: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Homeland Security BioWatch Program?
Homeland Security BioWatch Program is offered by Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division and is generally open to eligible organizations. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Homeland Security BioWatch Program provide?
Homeland Security BioWatch Program provides up to $2.7M per award from Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Homeland Security BioWatch Program deadline?
Homeland Security BioWatch Program accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.
How do you apply for the Homeland Security BioWatch Program?
To apply for Homeland Security BioWatch Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division.