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Fiscal Year 2026 BioWatch Grant Program

Name: Fiscal Year 2026 BioWatch Grant Program
Creator: Department of Homeland Security
Keywords: GRANT

Department of Homeland SecurityDepartment of Homeland Security - FEMA

AI Overview

BioWatch operates air monitoring systems across 30+ metro areas to detect aerosolized biological threats in real-time. This funding supports field operations—deploying samplers, collecting filters, and transporting samples to laboratories for analysis and response coordination.

This summary is AI-generated from the official solicitation.

Key Details

Agency

Department of Homeland Security

Funding Amount

$100,000 – $6,000,000

Release Date

July 15, 2026

Due Date

July 30, 2026

Official Description

<p>The BioWatch program, managed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, is designed to detect aerosolized biological attacks by continuously monitoring the air for specific biological threats using strategically placed air collectors. This federally managed, locally operated system provides early warnings of biological incidents, enabling state and local authorities to respond quickly and effectively, thereby reducing casualties and fatalities. BioWatch supports the National Biodefense Str...

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