Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 2012 OHA BIOWATCH
Apply for DHS 2012 OHA BIOWATCH
- The Office of Procurement Operations Grants Division in the disaster prevention and relief sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BioWatch Program Field Operations Sample Collection Activities" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 97.091 Homeland Security Biowatch Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 4, 2012 and posted on Feb 4, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 31, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $29,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 27 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The BioWatch Program Field Operations Sample Collection Activities grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DHS-2012-OHA-BIOWATCH) was a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) discretionary funding announcement intended to support the BioWatch Program, which DHS describes as a central element of its broader strategy to counter biological terrorism. The program functions as an early warning capability designed to detect the intentional release of certain aerosolized biological agents. In practical terms, this opportunity focused on sustaining and carrying out field operations tied to ongoing air monitoring in major metropolitan areas, including the coordinated collection of environmental samples and the operational activities needed to keep that monitoring continuous and reliable.
The purpose of the BioWatch Program, as stated in the announcement, is to provide and maintain a continuous bioterrorism air monitoring system and to coordinate closely with state and local public health partners so jurisdictions are better prepared to respond if a bioterrorism event occurs. That framing emphasizes two core outcomes: first, maintaining the operational readiness of an urban monitoring network meant to provide early indication of a biological release, and second, strengthening the coordination mechanisms with public health agencies that would be central to interpreting results and initiating response actions. The activity category listed for the opportunity was Disaster Prevention and Relief, reflecting its prevention and preparedness orientation rather than response-only work.
Funding was to be provided through cooperative agreements, which typically indicates an expectation of substantial federal involvement and ongoing collaboration during performance rather than a hands-off pass-through award. DHS anticipated making 27 awards under this opportunity, with an estimated total funding amount of $29,000,000. The program was associated with CFDA number 97.091 (Homeland Security BioWatch Program). The announcement specified no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning eligible recipients were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
Eligibility was limited to state governments, which aligns with how BioWatch activities often rely on state-level public health and emergency management structures to manage field operations and coordinate across local jurisdictions. The administering office listed was the Office of Procurement Operations, Grants Division. The opportunity was posted and created on February 4, 2012, with an original closing date of August 30, 2012, later updated to a current closing date of August 31, 2012. The archive date was September 30, 2012, indicating it was no longer active after that point.
For applicants or interested parties who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the notice provided a point of contact: Sean Lilly, Grants Specialist, at (202) 447-5869, for comments and questions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "BioWatch Program Field Operations Sample Collection Activities."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DHS-2012-OHA-BIOWATCH.
Which federal agency announced this opportunity?
This was a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) discretionary funding announcement.
What program does this opportunity support?
It was intended to support the DHS BioWatch Program, which DHS describes as a central element of its broader strategy to counter biological terrorism.
What is the BioWatch Program intended to do?
As described in the announcement, the BioWatch Program is intended to provide and maintain a continuous bioterrorism air monitoring system and to coordinate closely with state and local public health partners so jurisdictions are better prepared to respond if a bioterrorism event occurs.
What type of threat is BioWatch designed to address?
The program is framed as an early warning capability designed to detect the intentional release of certain aerosolized biological agents.
What activities were the focus of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity focused on sustaining and carrying out field operations tied to ongoing air monitoring in major metropolitan areas. This included coordinated collection of environmental samples and the operational activities needed to keep monitoring continuous and reliable.
Where were the monitoring activities expected to take place?
The announcement referenced ongoing air monitoring in major metropolitan areas.
How does DHS categorize the activity area for this funding?
The activity category listed for the opportunity was Disaster Prevention and Relief, reflecting a prevention and preparedness orientation.
What kind of award mechanism was planned?
Funding was to be provided through cooperative agreements.
What does it mean that this opportunity used cooperative agreements?
Cooperative agreements typically indicate an expectation of substantial federal involvement and ongoing collaboration during performance, rather than a hands-off award.
How many awards did DHS anticipate making?
DHS anticipated making 27 awards under this opportunity.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $29,000,000.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The program was associated with CFDA number 97.091 (Homeland Security BioWatch Program).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement specified no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning eligible recipients were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to state governments.
Which DHS office administered the opportunity?
The administering office listed was the Office of Procurement Operations, Grants Division.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on February 4, 2012.
What was the original application closing date?
The original closing date was August 30, 2012.
Was the closing date updated?
Yes. The notice indicated a later updated "current closing date" of August 31, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was September 30, 2012, indicating the opportunity was no longer active after that point.
Who should be contacted for questions or access issues related to the announcement?
The notice provided a point of contact for comments and questions: Sean Lilly, Grants Specialist, at (202) 447-5869.
What kind of assistance was offered for people who could not access the full announcement electronically?
The notice directed individuals who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically to contact the listed Grants Specialist (Sean Lilly) by phone.
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