OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesHT942526SCIRPCTA

DoW Spinal Cord Injury, Clinical Trial Award

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACACloses Nov 12, 2026(30 days left)

Does this fit your business?

This is a federal clinical research grant for organizations that can run a spinal cord injury clinical trial, not a general business grant. With about 2 awards expected from $9.76 million, competition is narrow and applications must name at least two SCI community partners. If your business has no clinical trial capability or SCI research role, do not bother applying.

Best for
Clinical research teams running spinal cord injury trials, Hospitals, universities, and nonprofits with SCI trial capacity, Early-career investigators partnering with a senior PI, For-profit and small biotech firms with SCI trial experience
Not for
Retail, arts, transportation, and other businesses with no clinical research role, Organizations without SCI community partners or trial experience
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (clinical)
70
Good Match
Education & TrainingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to education & training
54
Possible 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
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
54
Possible Match
Social Services & NonprofitMatches your industry (community)
54
Possible Match
Show all 15 industries
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Technology & SoftwareLimit: Nothing in this notice points to technology & software
54
Possible Match
Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage
53
Possible Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming
52
Possible Match
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure
52
Possible Match
ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing
52
Possible Match
Finance & BankingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to finance & banking
51
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
49
Possible Match
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Nothing in this notice points to retail & e-commerce
49
Possible Match
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Nothing in this notice points to transportation & logistics
49
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 12, 2026. The opportunity was posted May 5, 2026.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Per-award amounts are not published. The total program funding is $9,760,000, with about 2 awards expected.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligibility is unrestricted, so any type of entity may apply, including small businesses, for-profits, nonprofits, individuals, government, tribal, and higher education organizations. Applications must name at least two SCI community partners.
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, so any entity type may apply, but the notice does not explain how a sole proprietor would meet the requirement to name two SCI community partners.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits are among the applicant types that may apply.

Summary

FY26 Spinal Cord Injury Research Program Clinical Trial Award funds rapid implementation of clinical trials to improve treatment or management of spinal cord injury. Eligibility is unrestricted, so any entity type may apply; applications must include at least two SCI community partners, and an early-career partnership option allows two PIs.

About this grant

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Spinal Cord Injury Research Program (SCIRP) Clinical Trial Award (CTA) supports the rapid implementation of clinical trials with the potential to have a significant impact on the treatment or management of spinal cord injury (SCI).

Distinctive Features: This funding opportunity contains an Early-Career Partnership Option, which allows for two Principal Investigators (PIs). If this option is selected, at least one of the named PIs must be an early-career investigator. Only the Initiating PI will submit a pre-application, but all PIs will need to submit full applications. The Partnering PI’s application is an abbreviated package specific to their distinct portion of the research project. If recommended for funding, each PI will be named on a separate award to the recipient organization(s). Be advised, all associated applications for a research project may be withdrawn if the initiating or partnering application is rejected or administratively withdrawn. Applications to this funding opportunity must name at least two spinal cord injury (SCI) community partners (e.g., SCI Lived-Experience Consultants, representatives of community-based organizations) who will provide advice and consultation throughout the planning and implementation of the research project.

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

Abigail Strock Contract Specialisthelp@eBRAP.org3016192342

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