DoD Breast Cancer, Transformative Breast Cancer Consortium Award
ID: 353154Type: 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/353154
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of the Army, through the US Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRAA), is offering the FY24 Transformative Breast Cancer Consortium Award, a federal grant aimed at fostering innovative and collaborative research to significantly advance the fight against breast cancer. This award seeks to establish a consortium of at least four project teams, each contributing unique perspectives and expertise to address critical challenges in breast cancer research, with a strong emphasis on integrating breast cancer consumer advocates into all aspects of the research process. With an estimated total program funding of $38.75 million and a close date for applications set for August 6, 2024, interested applicants must first submit a pre-application by May 14, 2024, and can direct inquiries to the CDMRP Help Desk at help@eBRAP.org.

    Point(s) of Contact
    help@eBRAP.org
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    HT942524BCRPTBCCA-GG.pdf
    The Department of Defense (DOD) has announced the FY24 Transformative Breast Cancer Consortium Award under the Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP), aimed at fostering innovative and high-impact research to combat breast cancer. Funding of $150 million focuses on advancing collaborations among diverse research teams to address critical challenges in breast cancer research, such as prevention and treatment optimization. Applicants are encouraged to submit a two-step application process, beginning with a pre-application due by May 14, 2024, followed by an invitation to submit a full application by August 6, 2024. The award structure requires a consortium of at least four project teams, integrating varied expertise and perspectives, including the involvement of breast cancer consumer advocates. Key features of successful applications will include demonstrating potential impact on patient outcomes, the innovative nature of the research, and a comprehensive integration plan across teams. Notably, this funding promotes groundbreaking exploration of pressing issues in breast cancer research and encourages collaboration between military and non-military institutions to leverage unique clinical insights. Continued funding will depend on meeting specific research milestones set during the award's negotiation phase.
    Similar Opportunities
    DoD Breast Cancer Breakthrough Award Levels 1 and 2
    Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA
    The Department of the Army, through the US Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRAA), is offering the FY25 Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP) Breakthrough Award Levels 1 and 2, aimed at supporting innovative research with the potential to significantly advance breast cancer treatment and prevention. This funding opportunity, totaling approximately $37.7 million, seeks to address critical challenges in breast cancer research, including prevention strategies, understanding metastasis, and improving treatment efficacy. Eligible applicants include both domestic and foreign nonprofit and for-profit organizations, with a strong emphasis on collaborative partnerships, particularly those involving military and veteran populations. Interested parties must submit a pre-application by June 13, 2025, followed by a full application due by June 27, 2025. For further inquiries, applicants can contact the CDMRP Help Desk at help@eBRAP.org or by phone at 301-682-5507.
    DoD Breast Cancer Clinical Research Extension Award
    Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA
    The Department of the Army, through the US Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRAA), is offering the Breast Cancer Clinical Research Extension Award as part of the Fiscal Year 2025 Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP). This grant aims to enhance the impact of breast cancer clinical studies by extending data collection, follow-up, and analysis, specifically addressing challenges such as early trial termination and limited patient follow-up. Approximately $26.35 million is available to fund around three projects, with direct cost caps of $5 million for single Principal Investigators (PIs) and $6 million for partnered PIs, requiring the involvement of at least two breast cancer consumer advocates in the research team. Interested applicants must submit a pre-application by June 13, 2025, followed by a full application due by June 27, 2025, with successful proposals notified within six weeks post-review. For further inquiries, applicants can contact the CDMRP Help Desk at help@eBRAP.org or call 301-682-5507.
    DoD Breast Cancer Era of Hope Scholar Award
    Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA
    The Department of the Army, through the US Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRAA), is offering the FY25 Breast Cancer Research Program's Era of Hope Scholar Award, aimed at early-career scientists with the potential to innovate in breast cancer research. This grant program, with an estimated total funding of approximately $10.85 million, will support two awards, each capped at $3.5 million for a maximum term of four years. The award emphasizes the importance of innovative research approaches to advance understanding and treatment of breast cancer, requiring Principal Investigators to commit at least 25% of their time to the project and to include two breast cancer consumer advocates in their research teams. Interested applicants must submit a pre-application by June 13, 2025, followed by a full application due by June 27, 2025; for further inquiries, contact the CDMRP Help Desk at help@eBRAP.org or call 301-682-5507.
    DoD Prostate Cancer, Clinical Consortium Award
    Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA
    The Department of the Army, through the US Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRAA), is offering the Fiscal Year 2025 Prostate Cancer Research Program Clinical Consortium Award, aimed at advancing clinical trials for novel therapeutic interventions in prostate cancer. This grant supports the establishment of a consortium of leading researchers across multiple institutions to expedite the clinical advancement of treatments, with a focus on understanding disease progression, improving patient quality of life, and ensuring equitable access to care for high-risk populations. The total estimated funding for this opportunity is approximately $36.8 million, with $12.2 million allocated for one Coordinating Center and $24.6 million for up to eleven clinical research sites, each with specific funding caps and a duration of four years. Interested applicants must submit a pre-application by August 8, 2025, followed by a full application by August 29, 2025; for further inquiries, contact the CDMRP Help Desk at help@eBRAP.org or call 301-682-5507.
    DOD Peer Reviewed Cancer, Clinical Trial Award
    Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA
    The Department of the Army, through the US Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRAA), is offering a grant opportunity for the fiscal year 2025 under the Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program (PRCRP) Clinical Trial Award (CTA). This grant aims to support the rapid implementation of clinical trials that have the potential to significantly impact cancer treatment, specifically targeting designated cancer types relevant to military health. The program emphasizes the importance of advancing cancer research to benefit service members, veterans, and their families, with funding available for projects ranging from initial proof-of-concept trials to large-scale phase III trials, capped at a total cost of $4.2 million over a maximum performance period of four years. Interested applicants must submit pre-applications by June 20, 2025, followed by full applications due by September 25, 2025, and can reach out to the CDMRP Help Desk at help@eBRAP.org for further assistance.
    DOD Peer Reviewed Cancer, Idea Award
    Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA
    The Department of the Army, through the US Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRAA), is offering the fiscal year 2025 Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program (PRCRP) Idea Award to support innovative cancer research that prioritizes military health. This grant aims to fund high-risk, high-reward proposals that focus on specific cancer types relevant to Service Members, Veterans, and their families, with an emphasis on introducing new paradigms in cancer care and addressing environmental exposure risks. With an estimated total program funding of approximately $14 million, the program anticipates awarding around 25 projects, each with a maximum funding limit of $560,000 for a duration of up to two years. Interested applicants must submit a pre-application by June 20, 2025, followed by a full application due by September 25, 2025; for further inquiries, contact the CDMRP Help Desk at help@eBRAP.org or call 301-682-5507.
    DOD Peer Reviewed Cancer, Impact Award
    Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA
    The Department of the Army, through the US Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRAA), is offering the FY25 Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program (PRCRP) Impact Award to support high-impact research aimed at improving clinical cancer care relevant to military health. This grant seeks mature research projects that demonstrate potential for near-term benefits in cancer treatment and patient outcomes, particularly focusing on specific cancer types such as bladder, blood, and brain cancers, while excluding melanoma and breast cancers. The program emphasizes the importance of preliminary data, collaboration with Department of Defense (DOD) and Veterans Affairs (VA) entities, and rigorous study designs to advance cancer detection and treatment for service members and their families. The estimated total program funding is $45.5 million, with individual awards capped at $1.4 million for single Principal Investigator applications and $1.75 million for partnering applications, over a maximum period of three years. Interested applicants must submit a pre-application by September 25, 2025, and can contact the CDMRP Help Desk at help@eBRAP.org for further assistance.
    DoD Rare Cancers, Concept Award
    Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA
    The Department of the Army, through the U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA), is offering a grant opportunity under the FY25 Rare Cancers Research Program (RCRP) Concept Award, aimed at funding innovative research focused on rare cancers. This program seeks to support groundbreaking, untested studies that can potentially lead to new avenues of investigation in the field, particularly benefiting active-duty service members, veterans, military beneficiaries, and the general public. With an estimated total funding of approximately $2.38 million, individual applications can request up to $140,000, and the performance period for funded projects is capped at two years. Interested applicants must submit a Letter of Intent by July 22, 2025, followed by a full application due by August 26, 2025; for further inquiries, contact the CDMRP Help Desk at help@eBRAP.org or call 301-682-5507.
    DoD Rare Cancers, Resource and Community Development Award
    Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA
    The Department of the Army, through the US Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRAA), is offering the FY25 Rare Cancers Research Program Resource and Community Development Award, with an estimated total funding of $5.6 million aimed at enhancing research resources and clinical data related to rare cancers. This grant seeks to address critical gaps in rare cancer research, including the lack of resources, communication strategies, and data-sharing infrastructure, while emphasizing the integration of patient advocates throughout the project lifecycle. Eligible applicants include both domestic and foreign non-profit and for-profit organizations, with applications due by October 6, 2025, following a pre-application deadline of July 1, 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact the CDMRP Help Desk at help@eBRAP.org or by phone at 301-682-5507.
    DoD Rare Cancers, Idea Development Award
    Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA
    The Department of the Army, through the US Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRAA), is offering a funding opportunity for the Rare Cancers Research Program (RCRP) Idea Development Award for fiscal year 2025. This grant aims to support innovative research that explores new ideas and develops impactful strategies in the area of rare cancers, which are defined as those affecting six or fewer individuals per 100,000 annually in the U.S. Eligible applicants include various organizations, and the program encourages interdisciplinary collaboration among military, academic, and industry sectors to enhance health outcomes for military Service Members, Veterans, and the broader public. The total estimated program funding is $6,860,000, with a funding limit of $490,000 per application. Key deadlines include a pre-application due by July 1, 2025, and a full application by October 6, 2025. For further inquiries, applicants can contact the CDMRP Help Desk at help@eBRAP.org or by phone at 301-682-5507.