Grant opportunity
FY 2026 BioWatch Program
The BioWatch Program funds field and laboratory operations that provide early warning of an intentional biological release.
- Funder
- Federal Emergency Management Agency / U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- Applications close 30 July 2026
- Applications close 30 July 2026: Jul 30, 2026
- Award
- USD 35 million total; approximately 40 awards from USD 100,000 to USD 6 million
- Applicant
- Eligible state, local and regional governments, public higher-education institutions and federally recognised tribal governments participating in biological-threat monitoring.
- Discipline
- Public Health and Emergency Preparedness
- Region
- United States
- Posted
- Jul 30, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The BioWatch Program funds field and laboratory operations that provide early warning of an intentional biological release.
Who can apply
Eligible state, local and regional governments, public higher-education institutions and federally recognised tribal governments participating in biological-threat monitoring.
What it supports
- Environmental biological-threat monitoring.
- Laboratory analysis.
- Public-health and emergency-response coordination.
Funding and duration
- USD 35 million is available.
- About 40 awards are expected from USD 100,000 to USD 6 million.
Applications close 30 July 2026
Applications close 30 July 2026: Jul 30, 2026
How to apply
Use the official Simpler.Grants.gov record and attached notice to complete the federal application.
Call details
Source-based overview
The BioWatch Program funds field and laboratory operations that provide early warning of an intentional biological release. Awards maintain detection and response capabilities in participating jurisdictions. Applicants should use the official call page for the final rules, required documents, eligible costs and submission route.
Eligibility
Eligible state, local and regional governments, public higher-education institutions and federally recognised tribal governments participating in biological-threat monitoring.
Funding and benefits
USD 35 million is available.
About 40 awards are expected from USD 100,000 to USD 6 million.
Themes and supported activities
Environmental biological-threat monitoring.
Laboratory analysis.
Public-health and emergency-response coordination.
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 30 July 2026: Applications close 30 July 2026: Jul 30, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Use the official Simpler.Grants.gov record and attached notice to complete the federal application.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.