Open · HT942526ERPVPTERCF · CFDA 12.420 · Discretionary

DoW Epilepsy Virtual Post-Traumatic Epilepsy Research Center – Faculty Award

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

Varies
Award range
Open
Status
4d
Days left
4
Expected awards

The verdict

DoW Epilepsy Virtual Post-Traumatic Epilepsy Research Center – Faculty Award is an open discretionary opportunity from Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA, offering Varies by applicant across 4 expected awards. Applications close in 4 days.

Varies
award range
Open
4 days left
4
expected awards
12.420
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - DoW Epilepsy Virtual Post-Traumatic Epilepsy Research Center – Faculty Award - is cataloged under number HT942526ERPVPTERCF and tied to CFDA assistance listing 12.420, posted by Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on May 21, 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 $3.2 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 4 awards. If the agency funds the expected 4 awards from the $3.2 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $800,000. 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. Applications close on August 17, 2026 - roughly 4 days from today. That is a tight window, prioritize SAM.gov registration validation and assemble required documents immediately. 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

August 17, 2026

Posted

May 21, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$3,200,000

Expected Awards

4

Instrument

Grant

Description

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Epilepsy Research Program (ERP) seeks to advance post-traumatic epilepsy (PTE) research through development of investigators new to the PTE field. To accomplish this, the ERP is soliciting Faculty members to join the Virtual Post-Traumatic Epilepsy Research Center (ViP-TERC). The ERP ViP-TERC is a unique, interactive virtual research center providing intensive mentoring, national networking, collaborations, and a peer group for new PTE investigators. The overarching goal of the ViP-TERC is to develop successful, highly productive PTE researchers in a collaborative research and career development environment to enhance quality and expand quantity of the PTE research field.Distinctive Features: This award mechanism focuses on both the Faculty member’s research and career potential. The mechanism requires the Faculty member to designate a Career Guide. The Career Guide must have a track record of successful mentorship coupled with a strong record of funding and publications.**NEW for FY26** An investigator may be named on only one FY26 ERP Virtual Post-Traumatic Epilepsy Research Center – Faculty Award application as a Principal Investigator.

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.

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Agency Contact

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

Key Dates

Posted May 21, 2026
Close Date August 17, 2026
Archive Date September 16, 2026
Last Updated May 21, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "DoW Epilepsy Virtual Post-Traumatic Epilepsy Research Center – Faculty Award", offered by Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA. It is associated with CFDA program 12.420. Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Epilepsy Research Program (ERP) seeks to advance post-traumatic epilepsy (PTE) research through development of investigators new to the PTE field. To accomplish th...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is August 17, 2026.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Varies by applicant. Total estimated funding: $3,200,000. Expected number of awards: 4.
How do I apply?
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