# Homeland Security BioWatch Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dhs-26-cwmd-091-00001-homeland-security-biowatch-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361905

> Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division offered grants of up to $2.0 million (at least $150,000) to state and local governments. It expected to make about 20 awards worth $10.0 million in total. Applications closed on May 6, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DHS-26-CWMD-091-00001 |
| Agency | Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 6, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $2.0 million |
| Award floor | $150,000 |
| Expected awards | 20 |
| Total funding | $10.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 97.091 |

## Who can apply

- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Regional Organization: Examples - Airports Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), Railroads, Port AuthoritiesOther: Law enforcement, first response, or emergency management agencies that are part of the city, township, or county. Eligibility for Federal Assistance (FA) contingent on verified documentation that:1. Recipients will be located within the following jurisdictions:• Phoenix, Arizona• Bay Area/San Francisco, California• Los Angeles, California• San Diego, California• Miami, Florida• Tampa, Florida• Detroit, Michigan• St. Louis, Missouri• Cincinnati, Ohio• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania• Milwaukee, Wisconsin• Austin, Texas• Dallas, Texas• El Paso, Texas• Fort Worth, Texas• Galveston, Texas• Houston, Texas2. Applicants in the following jurisdictions are further limited as follows:• Los Angeles, California – County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health• Los Angeles (South Coast), California – City of Long Beach• Austin, Texas – City of Austin, Austin Public Health• Dallas, Texas – City of Fort Worth• El Paso, Texas– City of El Paso• Fort Worth, Texas– City of Fort Worth• Galveston, Texas– Galveston County Health District, Air Pollution Program• Houston, Texas– Houston Health Department, Bureau of Pollution Control and PreventionApplications in the jurisdictions listed in number 2 above will only be accepted from the listed entities.1. Recipients will be affiliated with Public Health departments, first responders, emergency management, safety, environmental health, risk management, law enforcement, fire departments, universities, or agencies with or without current air monitoring programs.2. Ability to provide support 24/7/365 sample collection and delivery to a testing laboratory through staff or contract.3. Recipients will satisfy the requirements outlined in subsection C. “Requirements for Personnel, Partners, and Other Parties”.

## What the grant funds

BioWatch Program is a federally managed, locally operated early warning operational capability designed to enhance national preparedness. The program provides an early warning system that detects the release of a select biological agent that may pose a danger to the public health in select jurisdictions.

## Questions people ask

### Is DHS-26-CWMD-091-00001 still open?

No. It closed on May 6, 2026.

### Who can apply for Homeland Security BioWatch Program?

Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division accepted applications from state and local governments. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Homeland Security BioWatch Program?

Closed May 6, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $2.0 million each. About $10.0 million in total across about 20 awards.

### Who has won Homeland Security Biowatch Program grants before?

The program made 30 awards worth $102 million over five fiscal years.