This Department of Homeland Security (DHS) grant supports the crucial BioWatch Program, a cornerstone of the nation’s comprehensive strategy for countering biological terrorism. This grant is specifically for developing and maintaining an advanced early warning system designed to rapidly detect the intentional release of select aerosolized biological agents. The program’s core mission, enhanced by this funding, is to provide and sustain a continuous bio-terrorism air monitoring system across large metropolitan areas. Furthermore, the grant aims to foster robust coordination with state and local public health communities, empowering them to effectively prepare for and swiftly respond to a bioterrorist event. This initiative is vital for national security.
Opportunity ID: 137593
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-2012-OHA-BIOWATCH |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BioWatch Program: Field Operations & Sample Collection Activities |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Disaster Prevention and Relief |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 27 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.091 — Homeland Security Biowatch Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 04, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 30, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 31, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $29,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office of Procurement Operations – Grants Division |
| 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Sean Lilly
Grants Specialist Phone 202-447-5869 Email:sean.lilly@dhs.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis deleted on Fri Feb 03 14:22:54 EST 2012 | – | |
| Added statement – this is 100% federally funded. | Feb 03, 2012 | |
| Update FOA Information | Jan 25, 2012 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-2012-OHA-BIOWATCH |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BioWatch Program: Field Operations & Sample Collection Activities |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Disaster Prevention and Relief |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 27 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.091 — Homeland Security Biowatch Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 04, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 30, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 31, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $29,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office of Procurement Operations – Grants Division |
| 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Sean Lilly
Grants Specialist Phone 202-447-5869 Email:sean.lilly@dhs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-2012-OHA-BIOWATCH |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BioWatch Program: Field Operations & Sample Collection Activities |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Disaster Prevention and Relief |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 27 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.091 — Homeland Security Biowatch Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 03, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 30, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 29, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $29,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office of Procurement Operations – Grants Division |
| 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 help deploy, sustain, andmaintain a national 24/7 operational capability to detect, respond to, mitigate, and recover from a bioterrorist event. Please note this is 100% federally funded. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Sean Lilly
Grants Specialist Phone 202-447-5869 Email:sean.lilly@dhs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-2012-OHA-BIOWATCH |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BioWatch Program: Field Operations & Sample Collection Activities |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Disaster Prevention and Relief |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 27 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.091 — Homeland Security Biowatch Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 25, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 30, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 29, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $29,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office of Procurement Operations – Grants Division |
| 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 help deploy, sustain, and maintain a national 24/7 operational capability to detect, respond to, mitigate, and recover from a bioterrorist event. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Sean Lilly
Grants Specialist Phone 202-447-5869 Email:sean.lilly@dhs.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 137593 Full Announcement-1 -> fy 2012_biowatch_foarequestjan2012.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Sean Lilly Grants Specialist Phone 202-447-5869 Email: sean.lilly@dhs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97.091 | 01 | BioWatch Program: Lab and NonLab | PKG00091331 | Jan 24, 2012 | Sep 28, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
137593 SF424-2.0.pdf
137593 Project-1.1.pdf
137593 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
137593 Budget-1.1.pdf
137593 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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