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Deployed Warfighter Protection (DWFP) Program for the Protection of Deployed Military Personnel from Threats Posed by Arthropod Disease Vectors

ID: AFPMB-BAA-26-01 • Type: Posted
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Description

The DWFP Program's mission is to protect deployed military personnel from arthropod vectors of medically relevant disease pathogens, including (but not limited to) arthropod disease vectors of tick-borne pathogens and mosquito-borne arboviruses, as well as nuisance biting arthropods and emerging arthropod threats such as the New World Screwworm fly. The DWFP Program seeks to fund original and innovative research that supports the Advanced Technology Development of new insecticides, or improved formulations of existing insecticides for vector control, new technology or enhanced modalities of personal protection from biting arthropods, or improved efficacy and sustainability of equipment for application of pesticides.

Background
The Deployed Warfighter Protection (DWFP) Program's mission is to protect deployed military personnel from arthropod vectors of medically relevant disease pathogens, including tick-borne pathogens and mosquito-borne arboviruses. The program aims to fund original and innovative research that supports the Advanced Technology Development of new insecticides or improved formulations for vector control, enhanced personal protection technologies, and improved efficacy and sustainability of pesticide application equipment.

Grant Details
The DWFP Program seeks to fund research projects that focus on the development of new insecticides or enhancements to existing formulations specifically for vector control. Additionally, the program is interested in technologies that improve personal protection from biting arthropods and enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of pesticide application equipment.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility requirements are not explicitly detailed in the provided document. However, it can be inferred that applicants should have a background in research related to entomology, vector control, or related fields.
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Overview

Agency
Department of Defense (DoD)
Category of Funding
Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Program (CFDA)
12.355 - Pest Management and Vector Control Research
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 11/19/25 the Department of Defense posted grant opportunity AFPMB-BAA-26-01 for Deployed Warfighter Protection (DWFP) Program for the Protection of Deployed Military Personnel from Threats Posed by Arthropod Disease Vectors. The grant will be issued under grant program 12.355 Pest Management and Vector Control Research. It is expected that 5 total grants will be made.

Timing

Posted Date
Nov. 19, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EST
Closing Date
March 25, 2026, 12:00 a.m. EDT Due in 36 Days
Last Updated
Dec. 8, 2025, 4:01 p.m. EST
Version
3
Archive Date
April 24, 2026

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$975,000
Floor
Not Listed
Estimated Program Funding
Not Provided
Estimated Number of Grants
5

Contacts

Contact
Alexander Z Mayatte Grantor
Contact Email
alexander.z.mayatte.civ@army.mil   Profile
Email Description
Grants Specialist
Contact Phone
(520) 671-2930

Documents

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