Deployed Warfighter Protection FY27

Background
The Deployed Warfighter Protection (DWFP) Program, part of the Department of Defense's Defense Health Program, aims to protect deployed military personnel from arthropod vectors that transmit medically relevant disease pathogens. The program seeks to fund innovative research that supports the development of new insecticides, improved formulations for vector control, and enhanced personal protection technologies against biting arthropods. The overarching goal is to enhance the health and safety of military personnel in operational environments.

Grant Details
The DWFP Program Research Award invites applications focused on specific areas:

1) Bite Prevention (DWFP-1): Research on new personal protection tools against medically relevant arthropods.

2) Vector Control (DWFP-2): Development of new insecticide application techniques or toxicants for vector control.

Applications must support advanced technology development, including product-oriented research and field evaluations. Proposed research should not include fundamental basic research or clinical trials. It must also address military and civilian applications, with a focus on multiple target arthropod species and strategies for EPA registration where applicable.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include organizations based in the United States, such as academic institutions, non-profits, and commercial firms owned by U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Organizations must maintain a physical presence in the U.S. Foreign entities are not eligible to apply directly but may partner with U.S.-based organizations for work conducted outside the U.S.

Period of Performance
The maximum period of performance is 3 years (36 months).

Grant Value
The total funding available for the grant is capped at $975,000 over three years, with a maximum of $325,000 per year.

Place of Performance
The grant activities are expected to be performed within the United States.