BEACON Act of 2026 establishes grant programs for research on neurorehabilitation treatments for veterans with mild traumatic brain injury.
The BEACON Act of 2026 mandates the Department of Veterans Affairs to create two grant programs. The first program, the TBI Innovation Grant Program, funds research on novel treatments for chronic mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) in veterans. The second program involves independent third-party research studies and treatment methodologies for mTBI. Grants prioritize entities with experience in mTBI treatments, and funds are authorized for fiscal years 2026 through 2028.
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