OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesHT942526BMFRPIDA

DoW Bone Marrow Failure, Idea Development Award

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACACloses Nov 4, 2026(22 days left)

Does this fit your business?

This is a federal research grant for scientists studying bone marrow failure diseases, not a business grant. It suits established and early-career investigators at universities, nonprofits, labs, or research-driven companies who can design a rigorous study without preliminary data. If you are not doing biomedical research, do not apply.

Best for
Research teams studying bone marrow failure diseases, Established investigators with a track record, Early-career investigators, Universities, nonprofits, and labs with research capacity
Not for
Businesses outside biomedical research, Organizations without a qualified Principal Investigator, Applicants needing funding for anything other than research
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Healthcare & BiotechCurrently accepting applications
60
Good Match
Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
54
Possible Match
Technology & SoftwareLimit: Nothing in this notice points to technology & software
54
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Education & TrainingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to education & training
52
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech
51
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Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage
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Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Nothing in this notice points to social services & nonprofit
50
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Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
49
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Finance & BankingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to finance & banking
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
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ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Nothing in this notice points to retail & e-commerce
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Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Nothing in this notice points to transportation & logistics
46
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?
Applications are due November 4, 2026.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligibility is unrestricted, so any type of entity may apply: small businesses, for-profits, nonprofits, individuals, government entities, tribal organizations, and higher-education institutions. Principal Investigators are evaluated as either Established Investigators or Early-Career Investigators, with distinct review criteria for each.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The notice does not address sole proprietors or single-member LLCs specifically. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted and individuals may apply, but the program guidance would need to confirm how a sole proprietorship or single-member LLC would apply.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Eligibility is unrestricted and nonprofits are among the applicant types that may apply.

Summary

DoD Bone Marrow Failure Research Program Idea Development Award funds innovative, high-impact research toward understanding and curing bone marrow failure diseases. Open to established and early-career investigators; preliminary data not required. Eligibility is unrestricted, so businesses, nonprofits, universities, and other entities may apply.

About this grant

Summary: The BMFRP Idea Development Award (IDA) is intended to support innovative ideas and high-impact approaches based on scientifically sound evidence to move toward the BMFRP’s vision of understanding and curing BMF diseases. Distinctive Features:

This funding opportunity is open to Established Investigators (EIs) and Early-Career Investigators (ECIs). Reviewers will assess Principal Investigators (PIs) using distinct review criteria based on their eligibility as an EI or ECI.

Preliminary data is not required. Applications should demonstrate the ability to achieve interpretable results in the absence of preliminary data supporting the hypothesis.

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

Christopher L Baker Grants Officerhelp@eBRAP.org3016192332

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