DoD Lupus Research, Transformative Vision Development Award
ID: 354482Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA (DOD-AMRAA)

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354482
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of the Army, through the US Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRAA), is offering the Fiscal Year 2024 Lupus Transformative Vision Development Award (TVDA) as part of its Lupus Research Program (LRP). This grant aims to support pilot studies that generate preliminary data and demonstrate feasibility for interventions designed to improve the quality of life for individuals with lupus, particularly focusing on innovative healthcare delivery models and mental health improvements. With an estimated total program funding of $500,000 and the expectation of awarding two grants, applicants must submit a pre-application by July 17, 2024, and a full application by August 6, 2024. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact the CDMRP Help Desk at help@eBRAP.org or call 301-682-5507.

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    help@eBRAP.org
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    Title
    Posted
    HT942524LRPTVDA_GG2.pdf
    The Department of Defense (DOD) is announcing the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Lupus Transformative Vision Development Award (TVDA) as part of the Lupus Research Program (LRP), which aims to improve understanding, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of lupus. This initial funding opportunity, with an available budget of $10 million, supports research geared towards high-impact interventions that enhance patients' quality of life, particularly for those facing disproportionate health burdens. Key dates for submission include a pre-application deadline of July 17, 2024, and a full application deadline of August 6, 2024. Eligible applicants include extramural and intramural organizations, and the proposed projects must address specific focus areas such as innovative healthcare delivery models and improvement of mental health for individuals with lupus. The application involves a two-step submission process through eBRAP and Grants.gov, requiring detailed project narratives, supporting documentation, and a consumer advocate's involvement in project planning. The selected research teams will undergo peer and programmatic reviews, with funding contingent upon available resources and application merit. Overall, this initiative highlights the government's commitment to advancing lupus research and enhancing care for affected individuals.
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