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Muscular Dystrophy Association

MDA SPARK Program (research workshops plus follow-on funding)

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Key facts

Deadline
Due Jan 15, 2027 · 97 days left
Award size
Up to $500K
Match ?
Not required · Work out your budget and match
Who can apply
Public college or university, Private college or university, Nonprofit with 501(c)(3)
Where
Anywhere in the U.S., including Tennessee

How this fits you

  • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
  • No match required

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About this grant

Funds a team workshop on a neuromuscular disease question, then follow-on research. MDA gives up to $500,000 per project. The lead applicant must be at a U.S. institution.

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Your schedule, working back from the deadline

  1. Dec25
    Ask partners for letters of support or commitment
    Suggested: partners need about three weeks to write and sign letters.
  2. Jan8
    Finish a complete draft for a final review
    Suggested: leave about a week for someone else to read the draft.
  3. Jan12
    Submit
    Suggested: submit a few days early in case the form or email has trouble.
  4. Jan15
    Deadline
    From the funder.

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