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Development of Candidate Medical Countermeasures (MCMs) and Technologies Against Chemical or Radiation/Nuclear (CRN) Threats

Funds treatments and assessment devices ready before a civilian radiation or chemical mass-casualty emergency happens.

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A radiological or chemical mass-casualty event needs treatments ready before it happens, because nobody can run an ordinary drug trial on live human exposure. This notice funds building those treatments in advance.

The work runs on two named tracks. The Radiation and Nuclear Countermeasures Program funds radiation-focused models, biomarkers of damage, devices to assess and predict injury, and pro…

Research and technology development to diagnose, mitigate or treat the acute and delayed effects of a civilian radiation or chemical exposure during or after a public health emergency, spanning radiation-focused models, injury biomarkers and assessment devices, and preclinical countermeasures against government-designated Chemicals of Concern.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.9 Oct 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.26 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Cooperative agreement
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.—
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: RFA-AI-27-014Source: www.grants.gov