DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED MEDICAL RESEARCH PROGRAMS

Synopsis of Open Program Funding Opportunities

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FY24 Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP)

Mechanism Program Announcement/Instructions Release Date Funding Amount Submission Deadline
Breakthrough Award Levels 1 and 2 (BTA12) Program Announcement
Application Instructions
March 25, 2024 Funding Level 1:
  • The maximum allowable funding for the entire period of performance is $450,000 for direct costs.
  • Indirect costs may be proposed in accordance with the institution's negotiated rate agreement.
  • The maximum period of performance is 3 years.

Funding Level 1 with Partnering PI Option:

  • The maximum allowable funding for the entire period of performance is $750,000 for direct costs.
  • Indirect costs may be proposed in accordance with the institution's negotiated rate agreement.
  • The maximum period of performance is 3 years.

Funding Level 2:

  • The maximum allowable funding for the entire period of performance is $1 million (M) for direct costs.
  • Indirect costs may be proposed in accordance with the institution's negotiated rate agreement.
  • The maximum period of performance is 3 years.

Funding Level 2 – Population Science and Prevention Studies:

  • The maximum allowable funding for the entire period of performance is $1.5M for direct costs.
  • Indirect costs may be proposed in accordance with the institution's negotiated rate agreement.
  • The maximum period of performance is 4 years.

Funding Level 2 with Partnering PI Option:

  • The maximum allowable funding for the entire period of performance is $1.5M for direct costs.
  • Indirect costs may be proposed in accordance with the institution's negotiated rate agreement.
  • The maximum period of performance is 3 years.

Funding Level 2 – Population Science and Prevention Studies with Partnering PI Option:

  • The maximum allowable funding for the entire period of performance is $2M for direct costs.
  • Indirect costs may be proposed in accordance with the institution's negotiated rate agreement.
  • The maximum period of performance is 4 years.
Pre-Application
(Letter of Intent):

May 16, 2024
5:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Application:
May 30, 2024
11:59 p.m. Eastern Time
Breakthrough Award Level 3 (BTA3) Program Announcement
Application Instructions
March 25, 2024 Funding Level 3:
  • Maximum funding of $4M in direct costs (plus indirect costs).
  • The maximum period of performance is 4 years.

Funding Level 3 with Partnering PI Option:

  • Maximum funding of $5M for direct costs (plus indirect costs).
  • The maximum period of performance is 4 years.
Pre-Application
(Preproposal):

May 14, 2024
5:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Invitation to Submit an Application:
June 14, 2024
Application:
August 6, 2024
11:59 p.m. Eastern Time
Breakthrough Award Level 4 (BTA4) Program Announcement
Application Instructions
March 25, 2024 Funding Level 4 and Funding Level 4 with Partnering PI Option:
  • The maximum allowable funding for the entire period of performance is $15M for direct costs.
  • Indirect costs may be proposed in accordance with the institution's negotiated rate agreement.
  • The maximum period of performance is 4 years.
Pre-Application
(Preproposal):

May 14, 2024
5:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Invitation to Submit an Application:
June 14, 2024
Application:
August 6, 2024
11:59 p.m. Eastern Time
Clinical Research Extension Award (CREA) Program Announcement
Application Instructions
March 25, 2024 Clinical Research Extension Award:
  • The maximum allowable funding for the entire period of performance is $5M for direct costs.
  • Indirect costs may be proposed in accordance with the institution's negotiated rate agreement.
  • The maximum period of performance is 4 years.
Clinical Research Extension Award with Partnering PI Option:
  • The maximum allowable funding for the entire period of performance is $6M for direct costs.
  • Indirect costs may be proposed in accordance with the institution's negotiated rate agreement.
  • The maximum period of performance is 4 years.
Pre-Application
(Letter of Intent):

May 23, 2024
5:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Application:
June 4, 2024
11:59 p.m. Eastern Time
Era of Hope Scholar Award (EOHS) Program Announcement
Application Instructions
March 25, 2024
  • The maximum allowable funding for the entire period of performance is $3M for direct costs.
  • Indirect costs may be proposed in accordance with the institution's negotiated rate agreement.
  • The maximum period of performance is 4 years.
Pre-Application
(Letter of Intent):

May 23, 2024
5:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Application:
June 4, 2024
11:59 p.m. Eastern Time

Confidential Letters of Recommendation Submission Deadline:
June 7, 2024
5:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Transformative Breast Cancer Consortium Award (TBCCA) Program Announcement
Application Instructions
March 25, 2024
  • The maximum allowable funding for the entire period of performance is $25M for direct costs.
  • Indirect costs may be proposed in accordance with the institution's negotiated rate agreement.
  • The maximum period of performance is 4 years.
Pre-Application
(Preproposal):

May 14, 2024
5:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Invitation to Submit an Application:
June 14, 2024
Application:
August 6, 2024
11:59 p.m. Eastern Time
Transformative Breast Cancer Consortium Development Award (TBCCDA) Program Announcement
Application Instructions
May 2, 2023
  • The maximum allowable funding for the entire period of performance is $100,000 for direct costs.
  • Indirect costs may be proposed in accordance with the institution's negotiated rate agreement.
  • The maximum period of performance is 1 year.
Pre-Application
(Letter of Intent):

May 16, 2024
5:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Application:
May 30, 2024
11:59 p.m. Eastern Time