DoW Toxic Exposures Translational Research Award

What the official notice requires

Pulled from the official notice HT942526TERPTRA_GG.pdf (48 pages) so you can see the requirements at a glance. Each item shows the notice's own words. Open the page to read it in context.

Award size and project length

• Project period: 3 years · p. 4

  “The maximum period of performance is 3 years.” Open page 4

• Award amounts here are for the whole project · p. 11

  “The application’s total costs budgeted for the entire period of performance should not exceed $1.5M.” Open page 11

Registrations you need first (2)

• SAM.gov, Grants.gov · p. 3

  “Active SAM.gov, eBRAP.org and Grants.gov registrations are required for application submission.” Open page 3

• Unique Entity ID (UEI) · p. 27

  “Unique Entity Identifier and System for Award Management The applicant organization must be registered as an entity in the System for Award Management (SAM), SAM.gov, and receive confirmation of an “Active” status before submitting an application through…” Open page 27

Registration is free but can take weeks, so start now, not when the deadline is close. Get-ready checklist

Steps before the deadline

• Pre-application · p. 7

  “Selection must be made during the pre-application submission process and addressed in detail in the full application submission.” Open page 7

• Pre-application · p. 13

  “Pre-Application Components The PI or Initiating PI must submit the following pre-application components.” Open page 13

• Pre-application · p. 14

  “The items to be included as supporting documentation for the pre-application must be uploaded as individual files and are limited to the following: ○ References Cited (one-page limit):” Open page 14

• Pre-application · p. 28

  “Pre-Application Submission All pre-application components must be submitted by the PI or Initiating PI through eBRAP including the submission of contact information for the Partnering PI if selecting the Partnering PI Option.” Open page 28

What to submit

• Resumes or bios of key staff · p. 14

  “Provide a list of abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols used in the Preproposal Narrative. ○ Key Personnel Biographical Sketches:” Open page 14

• Form SF-424 · p. 15

  “(a) SF424 Research & Related Application for Federal Assistance Form (Grants.gov submissions only):” Open page 15

• Memorandum of understanding (MOU) · p. 17

  “Also include a plan for obtaining any required data sharing, memorandum of understanding or other agreements required to access and publish data.” Open page 17

• Letters of support or commitment · p. 17

  “If applicable, provide a letter of support signed by any consumer(s) participating on the research team to demonstrate their commitment to the proposed project.” Open page 17

• Data management plan · p. 18

  “Do not submit a copy of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Data Management and Sharing Plan or duplicate the Data Management Plan which will be requested only after a recommendation for funding is made.” Open page 18

Length limits

• Project Narrative: 15 pages max · p. 15

  “Project Narrative (15-page limit):” Open page 15

Dates in the notice

• August 19, 2026 · p. 1

  “August 19, 2026 Application Due:” Open page 1

• September 30, 2027 · p. 4

  “Awards supported with FY26 funds will be made no later than September 30, 2027.” Open page 4

Mistakes that get applications rejected (2)

• Extra or uninvited material: Uninvited full application submissions will be rejected. · p. 15

  “Uninvited full application submissions will be rejected.” Open page 15

• Extra or uninvited material: Extra items will not be reviewed. · p. 17

  “Extra items will not be reviewed.” Open page 17