OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesHT942526SCIRPIIRA

DoW Spinal Cord Injury, Investigator-Initiated Research Award

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACACloses Nov 12, 2026(30 days left)

Does this fit your business?

This is a federal research grant for spinal cord injury studies, from basic science through translational work, run by the Defense Health Agency. It is for established researchers and research organizations — not for businesses looking for general operating money or companies outside the SCI research field. If your organization does not conduct biomedical or health research, do not bother applying.

Best for
Research teams studying spinal cord injury, Universities and medical research institutions, Biotech and health-focused small businesses, Early-career investigators partnering with established PIs
Not for
Businesses outside spinal cord injury research, Organizations seeking funding for non-research activities
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Healthcare & BiotechCurrently accepting applications
62
Good Match
Education & TrainingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to education & training
54
Possible Match
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech
54
Possible Match
Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
54
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Nothing in this notice points to technology & software
54
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
53
Possible Match
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IndustryEstimated fit
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure
52
Possible Match
Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage
51
Possible Match
ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing
51
Possible Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming
50
Possible Match
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Nothing in this notice points to retail & e-commerce
50
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Finance & BankingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to finance & banking
49
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Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Nothing in this notice points to social services & nonprofit
49
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Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
47
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Nothing in this notice points to transportation & logistics
47
Possible Match

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
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?
The application deadline is November 12, 2026.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
The total program funding is $4,960,000 with about 6 awards expected, but the facts do not state a per-award amount.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligibility is unrestricted, so small businesses, for-profits, nonprofits, individuals, government entities, tribes, and higher-education institutions may apply.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not specifically address sole proprietors or single-member LLCs, but eligibility is listed as unrestricted and individuals may apply, so a sole proprietor likely qualifies.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes, nonprofits may apply; eligibility is unrestricted.

Summary

FY26 DoW Spinal Cord Injury Research Program Investigator-Initiated Research Award funds studies from basic through translational science that could advance spinal cord injury research, patient care, or quality of life. Eligibility is unrestricted, so small businesses, for-profits, nonprofits, universities, government entities, tribes, and individuals may apply. Includes an Early-Career...

About this grant

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Spinal Cord Injury Research Program (SCIRP) Investigator-Initiated Research Award (IIRA) supports studies that have the potential to make an important contribution to spinal cord injury (SCI) research, patient care and/or quality of life. May focus on any phase of research from basic through translational science, though studies that focus solely on identifying intervention targets are discouraged.

Distinctive Features: • This funding opportunity contains an Early-Career Partnership Option, which allows for two Principal Investigators (PIs). If this option is selected, at least one of the named PIs must be an early-career investigator. Only the initiating PI will submit a pre-application, but all PIs will need to submit full applications. The partnering PI’s application is an abbreviated package specific to their distinct portion of the research project. If recommended for funding, each PI will be named on a separate award to the recipient organization(s). Be advised, all associated applications for a research project may be withdrawn if the initiating or partnering application is rejected or administratively withdrawn.

Who can apply

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

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Defense
  • Health
  • Science

Program contact

Abigail Strock Contract Specialisthelp@eBRAP.org3016192342

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