Description
The Department of Defense’s Deployed Warfighter Protection (DWFP) Program seeks innovative research to develop new insecticides, improved formulations, personal protection technologies, and pesticide‑application equipment that safeguard deployed military personnel from arthropod‑borne disease vectors. Funding is provided as a grant or cooperative agreement for FY27, with a ceiling of $1.1 M and a floor of $20 K. Eligible applicants are U.S.‑based entities (academic, non‑profit, or commercial) capable of conducting advanced‑technology‑development research at Technology Readiness Levels 4‑6. Proposals must address at least one high‑priority focus area (bite‑prevention or vector‑control) and follow a two‑step submission process (pre‑application via eBRAP, full application via eBRAP or Grants.gov). The award period is expected to run through FY27 with reporting requirements and potential extensions.
• Targeted research areas: new insecticides, enhanced formulations, personal protection tools, and pesticide‑application equipment.
• Priority focus: Bite‑prevention (DWFP‑1) and Vector‑control (DWFP‑2).
• Eligible entities: U.S.‑based academic, non‑profit, or commercial organizations; foreign partners allowed only for sub‑tasks with ≥50 % U.S. work.
• Funding mechanism: Grants or Cooperative Agreements (no profit/fee).
• Award ceiling: $1,100,000; floor: $20,000.
• Submission timeline: Pre‑application due 20 Nov 2026; Full application due 17 Mar 2027.
• Required certifications: EPA GLP compliance, IACUC/IRB approvals where applicable.
• Reporting: Quarterly financial, semi‑annual technical, final technical, and annual quad‑chart.