Homeland Security Biowatch Program
Department Of Homeland Security, Countering Weapons Of Mass Destruction
The BioWatch program is a federally managed, locally operated early warning system that is designed to detect the intentional release of select aerosolized biological agents. The BioWatch program’s mission is to deploy, sustain, and maintain a 24x7x365 operational ability to detect, and respond to a bioterrorist event in metropolitan areas across the country. The DHS Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) administers the BioWatch program and is currently engaged in advanced development, t
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Helps local governments and health agencies monitor biological threats. Provides tools and resources for early detection of potential bioterrorism events.
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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?
- 📝Steps to Apply
- Visit the DHS Digital Services Application Directory.
- Locate the Homeland Security Biowatch Program.
- Follow the instructions provided for application submission.
- 🌐Application Portal
- http://www.dhs.gov/dhs-digital-services-application-directory
- 📤Submission Method
- online
- 🔄Intake Type
- rolling
📄What Documents Are Required?
- ✅Required Documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
- SF-424B (Assurances)
- Project Narrative
- Budget Narrative
- 📐Format Requirements
- PDF only, max 10MB
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🤝Is Matching Funding Required?
📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?
- 🔍Audit Requirements
- OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards.
- 🗄️Record Retention Period
- 3 years post-final-report
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