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BioWatch Program: Field Operations & Sample Collection Activities

Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-07-05

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 help deploy, sustain, and maintain a national 24/7 operational capability to detect, respond to, mitigate, and recover from a bioterrorist event. Applicants must be invited by DHS to apply. This funding opportunity announcement renews the financial assistance support for the program and extends the period of performance for an additional two (2) years. DHS will invite eligible applicants and current BioWatch cooperative agreement recipients to apply for continuation funding under this announcement.

Grant Summary

BioWatch Program: Field Operations & Sample Collection Activities is a Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division grant providing funding that varies by award for municipality. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

other

Eligibility

municipality

How to Apply

Funding Range

Up to $0K

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for BioWatch Program: Field Operations & Sample Collection Activities from Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 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.
  4. 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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BioWatch Program: Field Operations & Sample Collection Activities: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the BioWatch Program: Field Operations & Sample Collection Activities?

BioWatch Program: Field Operations & Sample Collection Activities is offered by Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division and is generally open to municipality. 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 BioWatch Program: Field Operations & Sample Collection Activities provide?

BioWatch Program: Field Operations & Sample Collection Activities provides an amount that varies by award 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 BioWatch Program: Field Operations & Sample Collection Activities deadline?

BioWatch Program: Field Operations & Sample Collection Activities 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 BioWatch Program: Field Operations & Sample Collection Activities?

To apply for BioWatch Program: Field Operations & Sample Collection Activities, 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.

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