DoW Alzheimer’s Transforming Care Award
Can you apply?
This grant is for research organizations and institutions working on Alzheimer's disease and dementia care innovations. Eligible applicants typically include nonprofit research institutions, universities, medical centers, and government research facilities. The program supports transformative approaches to improving care delivery and outcomes for Alzheimer's patients. Geographic scope is U.S.-based organizations only. Funding supports research, pilot programs, and care model development related to Alzheimer's disease.
Program description
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Alzheimer’s Research Program (AZRP) Transforming Care Award (TrCA) supports clinical research or clinical trials evaluating interventions, innovations, and solutions in critical areas for dementia care for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease related dementia (AD/ADRD) and their care partner(s).
Distinctive Features:
- Clinical research and clinical trials are allowed; however, clinical trials solely testing or evaluating pharmacological interventions do not meet the intent of this funding opportunity.
- Studies utilizing animal models do not meet the intent of the mechanism and are not allowed.
- Preliminary data are required.
- Community collaboration is required for research prospectively enrolling human subjects.
- The AZRP encourages studies to leverage existing cohorts/datasets. Cohorts consisting of individuals 65 years or younger are also encouraged.
- Career Initiation or Transition (CIT) Partnership Option: The TrCA includes an option for more than one PI and supports both new and existing collaborative partnerships. If recommended for funding, each PI will be named on separate awards to the recipient organization(s). If utilizing this option, at least one independent investigator must meet the CIT Partnership Option eligibility requirements at the time of application submission.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Federal Application Form)
- Project Narrative or Research Plan
- Budget and Budget Justification
- Biographical Sketches of Key Personnel
- Letters of Support
- Institutional Certifications
Program contact
- 👤 JoAnn Martin Grantor
- 📧 help@eBRAP.org
- 📞 301-619-2594
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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$53,718,832
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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
- MA 7 awards $75.2M
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 grant?
Research institutions, universities, medical centers, and nonprofit organizations with research capacity. For-profit entities may be eligible as subawardees under nonprofit organizations.
When is the application deadline?
The deadline is September 24, 2026. Applications open May 1, 2026.
What activities does this grant support?
Research on Alzheimer's care models, pilot programs, and innovative approaches to dementia care delivery.
How competitive is this funding?
DoD medical research grants are highly competitive. Strong preliminary data and a clear innovation focus improve competitiveness.
What is the typical funding range?
Award amounts vary widely. Review the agency website for current funding limits and budget guidance.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Start preparing now. The application deadline is 5 months away—begin planning your preliminary data and budget early.
- Clearly articulate how your work transforms Alzheimer's care. Focus on innovation and real-world impact.
- Include letters of support from clinical partners or care institutions affected by your research.
- Review funded projects from previous years on the DoD AMRAA website to understand priority areas.
- Budget carefully and justify all costs. DoD applications require detailed, realistic budgets with strong justification.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Failing to demonstrate innovation or transformative potential in Alzheimer's care. Submitting weak preliminary data or unclear research methodology. Not aligning the project with DoD and USAMRAA priorities.
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