Funding Opportunity Title:Deployed Warfighter Protection (DWFP) Program for the Protection of Deployed Military Personnel from Threats Posed by Arthropod Disease Vectors
ID: 356270Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Department of Defense (DOD)

Award Range

$0 - $975K

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356270
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense is offering funding through the Deployed Warfighter Protection (DWFP) Program, aimed at safeguarding deployed military personnel from diseases transmitted by arthropods. The program invites proposals for innovative research in five key areas: bite prevention, vector control, decision support tools, vector surveillance, and pathogen diagnostics, with a focus on developing commercializable solutions relevant to both military and civilian contexts. This initiative underscores the DOD's commitment to enhancing health protection for military personnel while advancing scientific knowledge in vector-control technologies. Interested applicants can apply for grants with a maximum budget of $975,000, and the application deadline is January 28, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Scott I. Hoffman at scott.i.hoffman2.civ@army.mil or call 1-520-671-1470.

    Files
    Title
    Posted
    AFPMB-BAA-25-01.pdf
    The Department of Defense is soliciting proposals for the FY25 Deployed Warfighter Protection Program aimed at developing innovative solutions against arthropod disease vectors impacting military personnel. Key submission dates include a pre-application deadline of October 4, 2024, and a full application deadline of January 28, 2025, along with specific research areas that applicants must address, such as bite prevention and vector control. The program emphasizes advanced technology development and the importance of compliance with federal regulations regarding animal and human research.
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