DoW Joint Warfighter Medical, Military Medical Research and Development Award

Does this fit your business?

This is a Department of War medical research continuation grant for organizations that already hold prior DoD/DoW core or Congressional Special Interest funding, supporting late-stage preclinical work, technology development, demonstration, translational research, and clinical trials tied to FY26 JWMRP focus areas. If your organization has never received DoD/DoW funding, do not bother applying — prior funding is a hard eligibility gate. Total funding is $8.8 million across roughly 4 awards, so a

Best for

Research teams with prior DoD or DoW core or Congressional Special Interest funding, Healthcare and biotech organizations doing late-stage preclinical, translational, or clinical military medical research, Any entity type (for-profit, nonprofit, university, government, tribal) pursuing FY26 JWMRP focus-area projects

Not for

Organizations without prior DoD/DoW core or Congressional Special Interest funding, First-time grant seekers or early-stage startups new to federal medical research, Businesses outside healthcare, biotech, or defense-adjacent research (e.g., retail, construction, finance)

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, Clinical trials

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?

November 16, 2026. The opportunity was posted June 17, 2026.

Who can apply for this grant?

Any type of entity may apply, including small businesses, for-profits, nonprofits, individuals, government entities, tribal organizations, and higher-education institutions. However, applicants must have already received DoD/DoW core or Congressional Special Interest funding to be eligible.

Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?

Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, so any entity type may apply, and individuals are among the applicant types that may apply. A sole proprietor or single-member LLC is not named specifically, so confirm with the program before assuming eligibility.

Can a nonprofit apply?

Yes. Nonprofits are listed among the applicant types that may apply, and eligibility is unrestricted. The prior DoD/DoW funding requirement still applies.

Summary

Funds continuation of prior DoD-funded military medical R&D relevant to FY26 JWMRP focus areas: late-stage preclinical studies, technology development, demonstration, translational and clinical research. Applicants must have received prior DoD/DoW core or Congressional Special Interest funding; any entity type may apply.

About this grant

Who can apply

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

Topics and uses of funds

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