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

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground is seeking innovative research proposals through the Deployed Warfighter Protection (DWFP) Program to develop advanced technologies for protecting military personnel from arthropod disease vectors. The program specifically targets research in two primary areas: vector control and vector surveillance and identification, with a focus on developing new insecticides, personal protection technologies, and improved pesticide application methods. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based academic institutions, non-profit entities, and firms owned by U.S. citizens, with proposals required to align with Technology Readiness Levels 4-6, demonstrating component validation in laboratory or relevant environments. Evaluation criteria will emphasize originality, potential military and civilian applications, and the ability to address threats from tick-borne pathogens, mosquito-borne arboviruses, and emerging arthropod threats like the New World Screwworm fly. Key dates include a pre-application deadline of November 28, 2025, and a full application deadline of March 25, 2026.

The total award funding for this grant opportunity will not exceed $975,000 over three years, with a maximum of $325,000 per year for each selected project. The research is expected to be conducted over a three-year period, with anticipated award dates between June and July 2026. Submissions will be processed through the Electronic Biomedical Research Application Portal (eBRAP) or Grants.gov, with research to be performed at facilities suitable for laboratory and field testing. The ultimate goal is to develop interventions that can be registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and provide tangible benefits to both military and civilian populations in managing and preventing arthropod-borne diseases.