BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA) for Extramural Biomedical and Human Performance Research and Development Department of Defense
ID: 349586Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

Award Range

$750K - $50M

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Procurement Contract

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/349586
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of the Army, through the US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA), has announced a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Extramural Biomedical and Human Performance Research and Development, aimed at advancing scientific knowledge and technology in these fields. This opportunity is open to all eligible applicants and does not require cost sharing or matching, with funding available through procurement contracts. The program is significant for its potential to enhance military and civilian health outcomes through innovative research, with an estimated total funding of $10 million and individual awards ranging from $750,000 to $50 million. Interested parties should note that the application deadline is July 31, 2028, and can reach out to the CDMRP Help Desk at help@eBRAP.org for assistance with the application process.

    Point(s) of Contact
    help@eBRAP.org
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    The Federal Government aims to monitor and address potential inequalities in its review and award processes related to gender, race, ethnicity, and disability among project directors and principal investigators. Applicants are encouraged to submit personal demographic information voluntarily, which will be kept confidential and separate from the application to maintain the integrity of the review process. While participation is optional, not providing this information may adversely affect the statistical validity of the overall data collected.
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    The document outlines the primary and additional project/performance site location details, including organization name, street address, city, state, and ZIP code in the United States. It mentions the requirement for congressional district information and provides options for adding or deleting attachments related to the location.
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