BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA) for Extramural Biomedical and Human Performance Research and Development Department of Defense

Does this fit your business?

This is a Defense Health Agency broad agency announcement funding extramural biomedical and human performance research and development through FY2028. It is for organizations that actually conduct health or human performance R&D and can absorb six- to eight-figure research awards; the smallest award is $750,000. Retail, finance, housing, and other businesses with no research operation should not bother applying.

Best for

Biomedical and human performance research organizations, Universities and higher education institutions, For-profit research firms including small businesses, Nonprofits conducting health research

Not for

Retail, e-commerce, finance, or real estate businesses with no research angle, Organizations seeking small grants or general operating funds

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

R&D, 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)

Award range

$750,000 – $50,000,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?

The deadline is July 31, 2028. This is a broad agency announcement covering FY23 through FY28, so proposals may be submitted across that window.

How much funding can an applicant receive?

Awards range from $750,000 to $50,000,000. The total program funding is listed as $10,000,000, and no cost sharing is required.

Who can apply for this grant?

Eligibility is unrestricted, meaning any type of entity may apply. That includes small businesses, for-profit firms, nonprofits, individuals, government entities, tribal organizations, and higher education institutions.

Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?

The notice lists eligibility as unrestricted and includes both individuals and small businesses among applicant types, so a sole proprietor or single-member LLC is not excluded. The notice does not publish any additional eligibility rules beyond that.

Can a nonprofit apply?

Yes. Nonprofits are listed among the applicant types that may apply, and eligibility is unrestricted.

Summary

Open BAA from the Defense Health Agency (FY23–FY28) funding extramural biomedical and human performance research and development. Any entity type may apply, including small businesses, universities, nonprofits, and for-profit firms; awards range from $750,000 to $50 million with no cost sharing required.

About this grant

Who can apply

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

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