DoW Vision, Investigator-Initiated Research Award
Open. Closes November 12, 2026, 21 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA, opportunity number HT942526VRPIIRA.
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Notice facts
| Agency | Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HT942526VRPIIRA |
| Assistance listing | 12.420 |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Posted | May 5, 2026 |
| Closes | November 12, 2026 |
| Award range | Not stated |
| Expected number of awards | 5 |
| Total program funding | $4,400,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | Unrestricted (any type of organization, subject to the notice's eligibility text) |
| Additional eligibility information | None listed |
| Where to apply | Check the notice for where and how to submit. |
As posted on Grants.gov, checked October 21, 2026. CedarGrant lists what the notice states; it does not judge whether an organization is eligible. The official notice and its modifications control.
Summary from the notice
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Vision Research Program (VRP) Investigator-Initiated Research Award (IIRA) supports basic through early translational research that will yield highly impactful discoveries or major advancements in the research and/or patient care of eye injury and/or visual dysfunction related to military exposure . The IIRA may be used to support preclinical studies and/or clinical research . Research must align with at least one of the FY26 VRP Focus Areas . The IIRA cannot be used to support clinical trials . Distinctive Features: · The IIRA offers two Funding Levels…
Official notice and documents
- HT942526VRPIIRA_GG.pdf (Full Announcement)
- FY2026 VRP PA Reference Table_Final.pdf (Full Announcement)
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