Closed · HT942526BCRPEOHS · CFDA 12.420 · Discretionary

DoW Breast Cancer, Era of Hope Scholar Award

Federal grant opportunity posted by Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA, cataloged on Grants.gov.

Varies
Award range
Closed
Status
July 8, 2026
Close date
1
Expected awards

The verdict

DoW Breast Cancer, Era of Hope Scholar Award is a closed discretionary listing from Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA that offered Varies by applicant across 1 expected award. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

Varies
award range
Closed
application status
1
expected award
12.420
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - DoW Breast Cancer, Era of Hope Scholar Award - is cataloged under number HT942526BCRPEOHS and tied to CFDA assistance listing 12.420, posted by Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on May 4, 2026 and last updated on May 6, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Varies by applicant. The agency has projected $4.9 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 1 award. If the agency funds the expected 1 award from the $4.9 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $4.9 million. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on July 8, 2026. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

Varies by applicant

Close Date

July 8, 2026

Posted

May 4, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$4,900,000

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Grant

Description

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP) Era of Hope Scholar Award supports individuals who are early in their careers with significant potential to effect meaningful change in breast cancer. As the Intent of the FY26 BCRP Era of Hope Scholar Award is to recognize creative and innovative individuals rather than projects, the award’s central features include the Principal Investigator’s (PI’s) demonstrated ability to go beyond conventional thinking in their field and the innovative and meaningful contributions that they can make toward ending breast cancer. The Era of Hope Scholar Award requires exceptionally talented scientists that are among “the best and the brightest” in their field(s), with demonstrated experience forming effective partnerships and collaborations and strong potential for future leadership in breast cancer research. All applications must address at least one of the FY26 BCRP overarching challenges or provide adequate justification for exception.Distinctive Features:· The PI must commit a minimum of 25% level of time and effort during the period of performance to conduct breast cancer research under this award.· The research team must include two or more breast cancer consumer advocates.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 99. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

eBRAP Help Desk Phone: 301-682-5507 Email: help@eBRAP.org

Key Dates

Posted May 4, 2026
Close Date July 8, 2026
Archive Date August 7, 2026
Last Updated May 6, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "DoW Breast Cancer, Era of Hope Scholar Award", offered by Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA. It is associated with CFDA program 12.420. Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP) Era of Hope Scholar Award supports individuals who are early in their careers with significant potential to effect meaningful...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on July 8, 2026. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Varies by applicant. Total estimated funding: $4,900,000. Expected number of awards: 1.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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