Deployed Warfighter Protection (DWFP) Program for the Protection of Deployed Military Personnel from Threats Posed by Arthropod Disease Vectors
Posted: Nov 19, 2025 12:00:00 AM EST
Closes: 03/25/2026
Funding Information
Award Ceiling
$975,000
Expected Number of Awards
5
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.
Synopsis
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:
Funding Activity Categories
CFDA Numbers
- 12.355 - Pest Management and Vector Control Research
Contact Information
Agency: Alexander Z Mayatte
Grantor
Contact: Alexander Z Mayatte
Grantor
Phone: 520-671-2930
Alexander Z Mayatte
Grantor
Phone 520-671-2930
Grantor
Phone 520-671-2930
Additional Information
Document Type: synopsis
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Version: 3
Last Updated: Dec 08, 2025 04:01:47 PM EST
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