DoW Bone Marrow Failure, Idea Development Award

What the official notice requires

Pulled from the official notice HT942526BMFRPIDA_GG.pdf (33 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. 8

  “The application’s total costs budgeted for the entire period of performance should not exceed $800,000.” Open page 8

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. 18

  “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 18

The deadline is in 28 days. If your registration isn't already active, it may not be ready in time, so check it today. Get-ready checklist

Steps before the deadline

• Pre-application · p. 10

  “Pre-Application Components Pre-application submissions must include the following components.” Open page 10

• Pre-application · p. 10

  “The items to be included as supporting documentation for the pre-application must be uploaded as individual files and are limited to the following:” Open page 10

• Pre-application · p. 18

  “Pre-Application Submission All pre-application components must be submitted by the PI through eBRAP.” Open page 18

• Pre-application · p. 19

  “eBRAP log number, application title and all information for the PI, Business Official(s), performing organization and contracting organization must be consistent throughout the entire pre-application and full application submission process.” Open page 19

What to submit

• Resumes or bios of key staff · p. 11

  “Provide a list of abbreviations, acronyms and symbols used in the Preproposal Narrative. ○ Key Personnel Biographical Sketches:” Open page 11

• Form SF-424 · p. 11

  “(a) SF424 Research & Related Application for Federal Assistance Form (Grants.gov submissions only):” Open page 11

• Letters of support or commitment · p. 13

  “If applicable, provide a letter of support, signed by the lowest-ranking person with approval authority, confirming participation of intramural DOW collaborator(s) and/or access to military populations, databases or DOW resources.” Open page 13

• Data management plan · p. 14

  “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 14

Length limits

• Project Narrative: 10 pages max · p. 11

  “Project Narrative (10-page limit):” Open page 11

Dates in the notice

• August 5, 2026 · p. 1

  “August 5, 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. 11

  “Uninvited full application submissions will be rejected.” Open page 11

• Extra or uninvited material: Extra items will not be reviewed. · p. 13

  “Extra items will not be reviewed.” Open page 13