DoW Lupus, Transformative Vision Award
About This Grant
Summary: This funding mechanism supports interventional research at the individual and/or health care system level which will result in near-term impact on the health-related quality of life of individuals living with lupus. The emphasis is on near-term impact on quality of life. Research must address at least one of the fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Lupus Research Program (LRP) Transformative Vision Award (TVA) focus areas. This mechanism allows for clinical trials but does not allow animal studies.Distinctive Features: Applications must include preliminary data. Applications must include at least one lupus consumer advocate as a member of the research team. This funding mechanism allows for up to three Principal Investigators (PIs). Only the initiating PI will submit a pre-application, but all PIs will need to submit full applications. The partnering PI(s) application is an abbreviated package specific to their distinct portion of the research project. Be advised, all associated applications for a research project may be withdrawn if the initiating or partnering application(s) is rejected or administratively withdrawn. An individual may be named as PI on only one application per LRP award mechanism (Idea Award, Impact Award, Transformative Vision Development Award, TVA), for a maximum of four applications to the FY26 LRP.
Grant Summary
DoW Lupus, Transformative Vision Award is a Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA grant providing funding that varies by award for nonprofit, small business, university. Applications are due 2026-08-24 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
Requirements
- must include preliminary data
- must include at least one lupus consumer advocate as a member of the research team
How to Apply
Up to $0K
2026-08-24
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for DoW Lupus, Transformative Vision Award from Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA before the deadline.
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DoW Lupus, Transformative Vision Award: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the DoW Lupus, Transformative Vision Award?
DoW Lupus, Transformative Vision Award is offered by Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA and is generally open to nonprofit, small business, university, municipality, tribal government, healthcare org, school district. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the DoW Lupus, Transformative Vision Award provide?
DoW Lupus, Transformative Vision Award provides an amount that varies by award per award from Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the DoW Lupus, Transformative Vision Award deadline?
Applications for DoW Lupus, Transformative Vision Award are due 2026-08-24 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the DoW Lupus, Transformative Vision Award?
To apply for DoW Lupus, Transformative Vision Award, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA.
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