OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesHT942526BMFRPIIRA

DoW Bone Marrow Failure, Investigator-Initiated Research Award

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

Does this fit your business?

This is a DoD peer-reviewed research grant for mature bone marrow failure studies: translational or clinical research (no clinical trials), preclinical models, human-data work, and IND-enabling drug development. It requires preliminary data, so it is for established research teams, not newcomers. If you are a small business outside healthcare or biotech with no research pipeline, do not bother applying.

Best for
Biotech and life-science research teams with preliminary bone marrow failure data, Academic and medical center investigators running translational or clinical studies (no trials), For-profit and small-business R&D groups pursuing IND-enabling work, Nonprofits and government or tribal research organizations
Not for
Teams without preliminary data on the proposed project, Anyone planning a clinical trial, Businesses outside healthcare and biotech with no research role
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (clinical)
70
Good 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
Possible Match
Technology & SoftwareLimit: Nothing in this notice points to technology & software
54
Possible Match
Education & TrainingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to education & training
51
Possible Match
Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage
51
Possible Match
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing
50
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
49
Possible Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming
48
Possible Match
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure
48
Possible Match
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Nothing in this notice points to retail & e-commerce
48
Possible Match
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Nothing in this notice points to social services & nonprofit
48
Possible Match
Finance & BankingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to finance & banking
47
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
46
Possible Match
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, 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?
November 4, 2026. The notice was posted June 17, 2026.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
The total program funding is $1,250,000, with about one award expected. The facts do not publish a per-award ceiling, so the exact amount an applicant can receive is not stated.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligibility is unrestricted: any type of entity may apply, including for-profits, small businesses, nonprofits, individuals, government bodies, tribes, and higher-education institutions. No set-asides or priorities are named.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The notice lists eligibility as unrestricted (any type of entity) and explicitly allows individuals, for-profits, and small businesses, so a sole proprietor or single-member LLC is not excluded. The notice does not publish any additional registration or structure requirements.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits are among the applicant types that may apply, and eligibility is unrestricted.

Summary

DoD peer-reviewed research funding for mature bone marrow failure studies: translational/clinical research (no clinical trials), preclinical models, human data, and IND-enabling work. Requires preliminary data. Open to any entity type, including for-profits and small businesses.

About this grant

Summary: Supports studies that further develop mature ideas, expand upon key discoveries, and have the potential to make significant advances in bone marrow (BMF) failure research and/or patient care. Investigator-Initiated Research Award (IIRA) applications may involve translational and clinical research including studies in preclinical models, research with human data and/or anatomical substances, and research with human subjects, as well as correlative studies associated with a clinical trial(s); however, this award mechanism does not support clinical trials. IIRA applications may also support Investigational New Drug (IND)-enabling efforts such as lead compound characterization, and assessments of formulation and stability, absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion, dose/response and toxicology.

Distinctive Features:

This funding mechanism allows for a partnering Principal Investigator (PI). Only the initiating PI will submit a pre-application, but both PIs will need to submit full applications. The partnering PI application is an abbreviated package specific to their distinct portion of the research project. Be advised, all associated applications for a research project may be withdrawn if the initiating or partnering application is rejected or administratively withdrawn.

This award mechanism requires preliminary data relevant to the proposed project. Applications can support clinical research studies; however, this mechanism does not allow clinical trials.

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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