OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesHT942526TBIPHRPCTA

DoW Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health, Clinical Trial Award

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACACloses Oct 15, 2026(2 days left)

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This is a Department of Defense program funding clinical trials of interventions for traumatic brain injury and psychological health conditions, including drugs, biologics, devices, diagnostics, therapies, and behavioral health strategies. It is for organizations that can run a clinical trial and already have preliminary data; if you do not have preliminary data or cannot incorporate community-based participatory research, do not apply. Retail, construction, transportation, and similar small bus

Best for
Clinical-stage healthcare and biotech teams with preliminary data on TBI or psychological health interventions, Research groups running phase 1, phase 2, or larger effectiveness trials, Applicants able to incorporate community-based participatory research
Not for
Small businesses without clinical trial experience or preliminary data, Retail, construction, transportation, or other industries outside clinical health research
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (health, medical, clinical)
76
Strong Match
Technology & SoftwareMatches your industry (tech)
60
Good Match
Education & TrainingLimit: Closes in 27 days
54
Possible Match
Social Services & NonprofitMatches your industry (community)
54
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Environment & ConservationLimit: Closes in 27 days
52
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Arts & CultureLimit: Closes in 27 days
47
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IndustryEstimated fit
Food & BeverageLimit: Closes in 27 days
47
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Closes in 27 days
47
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Closes in 27 days
46
Possible Match
Finance & BankingLimit: Closes in 27 days
45
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ManufacturingLimit: Closes in 27 days
45
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Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Closes in 27 days
44
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Closes in 27 days
44
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Closes in 27 days
43
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Closes in 27 days
42
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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, 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?
The application deadline is October 15, 2026.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
The facts do not say how much an individual award will be. The total program funding is $18,600,000 with about 6 awards expected, but no per-award amount is published.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligibility is unrestricted, so any type of entity may apply, including small businesses, for-profits, nonprofits, individuals, government bodies, tribal entities, and higher education institutions. The award funds clinical trials of interventions for traumatic brain injury and psychological health conditions, and preliminary data plus community-based participatory research approaches are required.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not specifically address sole proprietors or single-member LLCs. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted with individuals and small businesses among the applicant types that may apply, but the notice does not name those business forms.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits are among the applicant types that may apply.

Summary

DoD TBIPHRP Clinical Trial Award funds clinical trials of interventions for traumatic brain injury and psychological health conditions, including drugs, biologics, devices, diagnostics, therapies and behavioral health strategies. Open to any entity type; preliminary data and community-based participatory research required.

About this grant

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health Research Program (TBIPHRP) Clinical Trial Award (CTA) intends to support clinical trials with the potential to have a significant impact on psychological health conditions and/or traumatic brain injury (TBI) through clinical applications, including health care products, technologies and/or practice guidelines. Distinctive Features: Funding from this award mechanism must support a clinical trial. · Clinical trials may be designed to evaluate a wide range of interventions, including new drugs, biologics, medical devices, diagnostics, therapies and behavioral health strategies. · Preliminary data are required. · The inclusion of community-based participatory research (CBPR) approaches is required. · The CTA offers funding for two Research Levels. The applicant is responsible for selecting the Research Level based on the scope of the research. ○ Research Level 1: Supports proof-of-principle pilot studies, as well as phase 1 and phase 2 clinical trials. ○ Research Level 2: Supports larger-scale and advanced clinical trials that evaluate effectiveness in relevant patient populations. · Early-Career Investigator Partnering Option ( available for both Research Levels ): This option accommodates two Principal Investigators (PIs), one of which is an Early-Career Investigator. If recommended for funding, each PI will receive a separate award.

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
  • Defense
  • Science

Program contact

Teresa M Parker-Reeser Grants Officerhelp@eBRAP.org3016192171

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