# DoW Orthopaedic, Applied Research Award

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/ht942526orpara-dow-orthopaedic-applied-research-award/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362520

> Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA is offering grants to any type of organization. It expects to make about 4 awards worth $3.8 million in total. Applications close on November 18, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HT942526ORPARA |
| Agency | Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA |
| Status | Open |
| Deadline | November 18, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | not stated |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 4 |
| Total funding | $3.8 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 12.420 |

## Who can apply

- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"

## What the grant funds

Summary: The Orthopaedic Research Program (ORP) Applied Research Award (ARA) seeks applied research applications focused on advancing optimal treatment and restoration of function for individuals with orthopaedic injuries sustained during combat or service-related activities. Distinctive Features: • Applied research is defined as work that refines concepts and ideas into potential solutions with a view toward evaluating technical feasibility of promising new knowledge products, pharmacologic agents, behavioral and rehabilitation interventions, diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, clinical guidance and/or emerging approaches and technologies. • Preliminary data is required. • Military relevance: the ORP expects that research findings benefit Service Members, their families, Veterans and the general public. • Clinical research is not allowed.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for DoW Orthopaedic, Applied Research Award?

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA accepts applications from any type of organization.

### What is the deadline for DoW Orthopaedic, Applied Research Award?

Closes November 18, 2026 (18 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

### How much funding is available?

About $3.8 million in total across about 4 awards.