Opportunity Information: Apply for HT942526ERPLRA
The FY26 DoD Epilepsy Leveraging Research Award (Funding Opportunity Number HT942526ERPLRA) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA) under CFDA 12.420. Its purpose is to speed progress in understanding post-traumatic epilepsy (PTE) and related comorbidities by funding research that makes smarter use of work that already exists, rather than starting entirely from scratch. The program is open to basic, translational, and clinical research, as long as the proposed project clearly connects to PTE and helps move the field forward more quickly by building on established assets.
A defining requirement of this award is that the project must repurpose, expand, or otherwise adapt an existing cohort, resource, research tool, or intervention that was originally created for a different main purpose where PTE was not the primary focus or application. In practical terms, applicants need to show they are leveraging something already in place, such as a longitudinal cohort recruited for traumatic brain injury outcomes broadly, a biobank assembled for another neurological condition, an existing dataset, a validated research platform or assay, a digital monitoring tool, or an intervention initially designed for a related population. The emphasis is on accelerating discovery by extending the value of prior investments and infrastructure to address PTE questions and associated conditions that commonly co-occur.
For FY26, there is an important eligibility constraint at the investigator level: an individual may be listed as the Principal Investigator on only one application submitted to this specific FY26 ERP Leveraging Research Award mechanism. This means prospective PIs should coordinate internally with collaborators and institutions early to avoid disqualification or administrative complications if multiple submissions are planned. The eligible applicant category is listed as unrestricted, indicating broad organizational eligibility to apply, subject to standard federal and program requirements.
The opportunity was created on May 21, 2026, and the original closing date is August 17, 2026. The agency anticipates making about two awards. The posting lists an award ceiling field but does not provide a numerical maximum in the supplied source text, so applicants would need to consult the full funding announcement or accompanying program documents for budget limits, allowable costs, and any specific spending constraints. Overall, the award is designed for teams that can demonstrate they already have access to meaningful research resources and can credibly pivot or extend them to produce faster, higher-yield insights into PTE and its comorbidities.Apply for HT942526ERPLRA
- The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "DoW Epilepsy Leveraging Research Award" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.420.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2026-05-21.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-08-17. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): FY26 DoD Epilepsy Leveraging Research Award
What is the FY26 DoD Epilepsy Leveraging Research Award?
The FY26 DoD Epilepsy Leveraging Research Award is a discretionary grant opportunity from the Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA). It is identified by Funding Opportunity Number (FON) HT942526ERPLRA and is associated with CFDA 12.420.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to speed progress in understanding post-traumatic epilepsy (PTE) and related comorbidities by funding research that makes smarter use of existing work and infrastructure rather than starting entirely from scratch. The program prioritizes projects that can move the field forward more quickly by building on established assets.
What research areas or project types are supported?
The opportunity supports basic, translational, and clinical research, as long as the proposed project clearly connects to post-traumatic epilepsy (PTE) and is designed to accelerate progress by leveraging existing resources.
Does the project have to focus on post-traumatic epilepsy (PTE)?
Yes. The proposed project must clearly connect to PTE. While the award also emphasizes PTE-related comorbidities, the work still needs a clear PTE relevance and rationale.
What is the defining requirement of this award?
A defining requirement is that the project must repurpose, expand, or otherwise adapt an existing cohort, resource, research tool, or intervention that was originally created for a different primary purpose where PTE was not the main focus or application.
What does it mean to "leverage" existing assets for this award?
It means the project should build on something already in place (prior investments and infrastructure) and extend its value to answer PTE questions and/or address comorbidities that commonly co-occur with PTE. The intent is to accelerate discovery by using established resources instead of developing everything new.
What kinds of existing resources could qualify to be leveraged?
Examples provided include:
- A longitudinal cohort recruited for traumatic brain injury outcomes broadly (not specifically for PTE)
- A biobank assembled for another neurological condition
- An existing dataset
- A validated research platform or assay
- A digital monitoring tool
- An intervention initially designed for a related population
The key point is that the original resource was created for a different main purpose and is now being adapted or extended to address PTE.
Can a project propose creating a brand-new cohort, tool, or intervention from scratch?
This mechanism emphasizes repurposing, expanding, or adapting existing cohorts, resources, research tools, or interventions. Projects are expected to demonstrate they are leveraging something already established rather than starting entirely from scratch.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant category is listed as unrestricted, indicating broad organizational eligibility to apply, subject to standard federal and program requirements.
Is there a limit on how many applications a Principal Investigator (PI) can submit?
Yes. For FY26, an individual may be listed as the Principal Investigator on only one application submitted to this specific FY26 ERP Leveraging Research Award mechanism.
What happens if a PI is listed on more than one application?
The opportunity notes that prospective PIs should coordinate early with collaborators and institutions to avoid disqualification or administrative complications if multiple submissions are planned. The stated rule is one application per PI for this mechanism in FY26.
Is the PI limitation specific to this funding mechanism and year?
Yes. The constraint described applies to being listed as PI on only one application submitted to this specific FY26 ERP Leveraging Research Award mechanism.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on May 21, 2026.
What is the application closing date?
The original closing date listed is August 17, 2026.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The agency anticipates making about two awards.
Is there a maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
An award ceiling field is referenced, but no numerical maximum is provided in the supplied information. Applicants would need to consult the full funding announcement or accompanying program documents for budget limits, allowable costs, and any specific spending constraints.
What is the awarding/issuing organization?
The opportunity is from the Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA) within the Department of Defense (DoD).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HT942526ERPLRA.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 12.420.
What kinds of applicants is this award best suited for?
Based on the description, it is designed for teams that can demonstrate they already have access to meaningful research resources and can credibly pivot or extend them to produce faster, higher-yield insights into post-traumatic epilepsy (PTE) and its comorbidities.
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