Wednesday: Webinar on DOD’s REPI Challenge; Pre-Proposal Submissions Being Accepted Now

May 8, 2023

DOD’s Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration Program will host a webinar Wednesday, May 10 at 11 a.m. Eastern time, which you can join at this link.

The webinar will focus on the REPI Challenge, which is currently accepting applications and “may provide up to $40 million in fiscal year (FY) 2024 funding for land conservation, improvement or management activities that promote compatible development in the vicinity of DOD installations and ranges; enhance military installation resilience to climate change or extreme weather events; or relieve current or anticipated environmental restrictions in support of key mission capabilities of strategic importance,” according to a fact sheet, which also includes information on how to apply. Pre-proposals are due June 12.

Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Greg Hall

May 8, 2023

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