DoW Autism Idea Development Award
Open. Closes October 22, 2026, 0 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA, opportunity number HT942526ARPIDA.
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Notice facts
| Agency | Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HT942526ARPIDA |
| Assistance listing | 12.420 |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Posted | May 21, 2026 |
| Closes | October 22, 2026 |
| Award range | Not stated |
| Expected number of awards | 3 |
| Total program funding | $2,250,000 |
| 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) Autism Research Program (ARP) Idea Development Award supports the development of innovative, high-risk/high-reward research that could lead to critical discoveries or major advancements that will accelerate progress in improving outcomes for Autistic individuals. This award mechanism is designed to support innovative ideas with the potential to yield impactful data and new avenues of investigation. Distinctive Features: Applications are strongly encouraged to address one of the FY26 ARP Idea Development Award Areas of Interest or provide justification…
Official notice and documents
- HT942526ARPIDA_GG.pdf (Full Announcement)
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