# DoW Orthopaedic, Clinical Research Award

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/ht942526orpcra-dow-orthopaedic-clinical-research-award/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362524

> Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA is offering grants to any type of organization. It expects to make about 5 awards worth $13.6 million in total. Applications close on November 18, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HT942526ORPCRA |
| Agency | Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA |
| Status | Open |
| Deadline | November 18, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | not stated |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 5 |
| Total funding | $13.6 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 fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Orthopaedic Research Program (ORP) Clinical Research Award (CRA) seeks clinical research that evaluates orthopaedic-specific factors and interventions. The ORP intends for research supported by this mechanism to generate clinically useful evidence with potential to optimize patient outcomes and inform clinical care or policy. Applications must address how the proposed research will impact patient care and reduce the burden of orthopaedic injury and sequela. The ORP expects that research findings benefit Service Members, their families, Veterans and the general public. To meet the intent of the award mechanism, applications must specifically address at least one of the FY26 ORP CRA Focus Areas. Distinctive Features: · The CRA offers two research levels. Research Level 1 (RL1) supports clinical research in the following FY26 ORP focus areas: · Ligamentous Trauma · Osseointegration Outcomes · Return-to-Duty Strategies · Military Women’s Health Research Level 2 (RL2) supports clinical trials in the following FY26 ORP focus areas: · Ligamentous Trauma · Limb Stabilization and Protection · Return-to-Duty Strategies

## Questions people ask

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

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

### What is the deadline for DoW Orthopaedic, Clinical 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 $13.6 million in total across about 5 awards.