OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesHT942526PRPIIRA

DoW Parkinson's, Investigator-Initiated Research Award

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACACloses Nov 6, 2026(24 days left)

Does this fit your business?

This is a federal research grant for established Parkinson's disease researchers, not a business grant. It funds rigorous, multidisciplinary research projects that address one of the four FY26 PRP Focus Areas, and preliminary data are required before you can apply. If you are a small business without an active biomedical research program and existing preliminary data, do not bother applying.

Best for
Research teams with preliminary Parkinson's disease data, Universities and academic medical centers, Nonprofit research organizations, For-profit biotech or life science firms
Not for
Small businesses without a research program or preliminary data, Retail, finance, logistics, and other companies outside biomedical research
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (clinical)
67
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
Possible Match
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech
52
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
49
Possible Match
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
49
Possible Match
ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing
49
Possible Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming
47
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
47
Possible Match
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure
47
Possible Match
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Nothing in this notice points to social services & nonprofit
47
Possible Match
Finance & BankingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to finance & banking
46
Possible Match
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Nothing in this notice points to retail & e-commerce
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
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 6, 2026.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
The notice lists total program funding of $10,000,000 with about 5 awards expected, but it does not publish a per-award amount. Check the full program announcement for that figure.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligibility is unrestricted, so any type of entity may apply, including small businesses, for-profits, nonprofits, individuals, government entities, tribes, and higher-education institutions. Research must address at least one of the four FY26 PRP Focus Areas, and preliminary data are required.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
Eligibility is unrestricted and individuals may apply, so a sole proprietor or single-member LLC is not excluded. However, preliminary data are required, which most solo applicants without an active research program will not have.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits are among the applicant types that may apply, and eligibility is unrestricted.

Summary

DoD Parkinson's Research Program funds investigator-initiated, multidisciplinary research projects addressing FY26 PRP focus areas. Eligibility is unrestricted; typical applicants include universities, nonprofits, and for-profit businesses. Preliminary data required; clinical trials allowed; multiple PIs permitted.

About this grant

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Parkinson’s Research Program (PRP) Investigator-Initiated Research Award (IIRA) supports highly rigorous, multidisciplinary, high-impact research projects that have the potential to make an important contribution to Parkinson’s disease research. Research must address at least one of the four FY26 PRP Focus Areas . Distinctive Features: · Partnering Principal Investigator (PI) Option: Allows for more than one PI. One PI will be identified as the Initiating PI and will be responsible for the majority of the administrative tasks associated with application submission. The other PI(s) will be identified as Partnering PI(s), with a maximum of two Partnering PIs. · Preliminary data are required. · Clinical trials are allowed.

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

Jamie Shortall Grant Officerhelp@eBRAP.org301-619-2393

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