AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA) for Extramural Biomedical and Human Performance Research and Development Department of Defense
🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA (DOD-AMRAA)
Can you apply?
This grant is for institutions, companies, and researchers conducting biomedical and human performance research with military applications. Eligible applicants include universities, private companies, nonprofits, and federally-funded research centers. The research must align with Army priorities in areas like combat medicine, military readiness, and soldier health. Funding supports research and development projects ranging from early-stage concepts to advanced development. Geographic scope is U.S.-based organizations, though collaborations with international partners may be permitted.
There are no citizenship restrictions for researchers, but applicant organizations must be registered in SAM.gov. Cost-sharing is typically not required but may strengthen competitiveness. Awards support research costs including personnel, equipment, travel, and indirect costs.
Program description
The FY23 -FY28 Broad Agency Announcement for Extramural Biomedical Research and Development – HT9425-23-S-SOC1.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Proposal Cover Page (SF-424R/S)
- Technical Proposal Narrative
- Management Plan
- Cost Estimate and Justification
- SAM.gov Registration Verification
- Organizational Capability Statement
- Resumes of Key Personnel
Program contact
- 👤 Steven Davanzo Grantor
- 📧 help@eBRAP.org
- 📞 301-619-2440
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 12.420 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$2,265,729,366
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$800,631,761
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$74,531,880
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$67,205,571
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$53,846,370
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$34,191,124
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$24,907,742
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$21,394,379
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$19,100,256
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$19,002,641
Top States by Funding
- MD 10 awards $3,150.1M
- NC 11 awards $132.3M
- FL 8 awards $99.8M
- CA 11 awards $99.3M
- TX 8 awards $76.5M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 12.420). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $1,483,968,520 | |
| 2025 | $1,201,153,417 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this DOD Army research grant?
Universities, nonprofits, for-profit companies, and federally-funded research centers are eligible. Applicants must be registered in SAM.gov and have a DUNS number.
What types of research does this grant support?
Projects in combat medicine, blast injury prevention, soldier performance enhancement, medical diagnostics, and related biomedical and human performance areas aligned with Army needs.
How should I structure my proposal?
Follow the BAA format specified in the announcement. Include a technical approach, management plan, cost estimate, and how your work addresses Army priorities and performance metrics.
Is this grant competitive?
Yes. Proposals are evaluated on technical merit, cost effectiveness, and relevance to Army missions. Review the specific technical areas in the BAA carefully to maximize competitiveness.
What is the typical funding range?
Awards vary widely from $50,000 to several million dollars depending on project scope and phase. Check the specific BAA announcement for guidance on expected award values.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Review the BAA's technical focus areas carefully and align your project directly to Army research priorities and objectives.
- Build strong metrics and evaluation plans showing how you'll measure success against military readiness or soldier health outcomes.
- Include clear descriptions of intellectual property ownership and any technical data rights required by DOD.
- Ensure your team has relevant expertise in biomedical research or military-applicable technology development.
- Submit early and verify all SAM.gov registrations and DUNS updates are current before the deadline.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Proposals that ignore specific Army technical priorities or lack clear military application get rejected. Poor cost justification or inflated budgets without supporting detail reduce competitiveness. Failure to address how results advance soldier safety, performance, or medical readiness weakens applications.
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