Deployed Warfighter Protection (DWFP) Program FY26
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
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.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Unrestricted by Entity Type
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Award is based on available funding and technical merit.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: > 180 Days
Program details & compliance
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.
Mission Categories
Primary: Communicable Diseases
Required Documentation
See grants.gov listing:
AFPMB-BAA-26-01
Opportunity ID: 360884
Reporting & Compliance
Formula
a) Authority.—The Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of a military department may engage in basic research, applied research, advanced research, and development projects that—
(1)are necessary to the responsibilities of such Secretary’s department in the field of research and development; and
(2)either—
(A)relate to weapon systems and other military needs; or
(B)are of potential interest to the Department of Defense.