OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesHT942526TBIPHRPTRA

DoW Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health, Translational Research Award

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACACloses Oct 15, 2026(2 days left)

Does this fit your business?

This is a Department of Defense translational research grant for teams moving traumatic brain injury or psychological health findings toward clinical use — preliminary data are required, and basic research and clinical trials are prohibited. It fits healthcare and biotech researchers with mature results ready for refinement or pre-clinical evaluation. Labs doing basic science, teams planning clinical trials, or businesses outside health research should not bother.

Best for
Biotech and medtech teams with preliminary data moving a TBI or psychological health product toward clinical use, Universities and academic research groups doing translational (not basic) research, Nonprofits and research organizations running CBPR-based human-subjects studies, Early-career investigators partnering with a senior PI
Not for
Startups or researchers without preliminary data, Basic science labs or teams planning clinical trials, Businesses outside healthcare and biotech looking for general small-business funding
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Research, R&D
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, Individuals, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, Colleges and universities, Other applicants (see eligibility)

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
October 15, 2026.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Not published. The notice lists $9,000,000 in total program funding across roughly 6 expected awards, but no per-award ceiling or budget range is stated.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligibility is unrestricted: any entity type may apply, including small businesses, for-profits, nonprofits, individuals, government bodies, tribal entities, and higher-education institutions. The catch is scientific, not legal — you need preliminary data, and basic research and clinical trials are prohibited.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The notice does not name specific business structures, but eligibility is listed as unrestricted and both individuals and for-profit businesses may apply, so a sole proprietor or single-member LLC is not excluded. Confirm structural requirements in the full program announcement before applying.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits are among the eligible applicant types, and eligibility is unrestricted.

Summary

DoD-funded translational research grants to move TBI and psychological health scientific findings toward clinical application. Open to any entity type, including businesses, universities, nonprofits, and individuals; preliminary data required, basic research and clinical trials prohibited.

About this grant

Summary: The Translational Research Award (TRA) intends to accelerate the conversion of scientific findings into impactful clinical applications. The TRA prioritizes innovative approaches over purely iterative or incremental research. Submissions focusing on minor modifications to existing standards without the intent or potential to significantly improve clinical care or patient outcomes do not meet the intent of the mechanism. Distinctive Features: Basic research and clinical trials are prohibited. Preliminary data are required. · For animal research, applications must describe the choice of model and its relevance to the human clinical condition. · For research prospectively enrolling human subjects, the inclusion of community-based participatory research (CBPR) approaches is required. · The Translational Research Award offers funding for two Research Levels. The applicant is responsible for selecting the Research Level based on the scope of the research. ○ Research Level 1: Supports the refinement of mature ideas and concepts into tangible and knowledge products positioned for further evaluation. ○ Research Level 2: Supports the rigorous evaluation of tangible and knowledge products in preparation for first-in-human studies or clinical trials. · Early-Career Investigator Partnering Option ( available for both Research Levels ): This option accommodates two Principal Investigators (PIs), one of which is an Early-Career Investigator. If recommended for funding, each PI will receive a separate award.

Who can apply

The listing does not include detailed eligibility text. Check the official listing before you apply.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Health
  • Science
  • Defense

Program contact

Teresa M Parker-Reeser Grants Officerhelp@eBRAP.org3016192171

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