DOD Accepting FY25 REPI Challenge Proposals

May 7, 2024
On Base

The DOD Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) Program has released an RFP for REPI Challenge grant funding for fiscal year 2025, according to a Monday announcement.

“The REPI Program designed the REPI Challenge to help meet its ambitious conservation goals while aiming to cultivate new projects, harness creativity, and protect critical testing and training capabilities,” the announcement said.

According to the request for proposals, the REPI Program may provide up to $30 million fiscal year 2025 funding.

“Innovative partnerships that bring new ideas to the REPI process are strongly encouraged,” the RFP says. “State and local governments, corporations, private investors, and conservation groups are welcome to participate in the FY 2025 REPI Challenge.”

May 15 Webinar

REPI Program leaders will host a webinar May 15 at 3 p.m. Eastern time to discuss the program’s goals and answer questions from prospective applicants. You can join the webinar at this link.

Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Greg Hall

May 7, 2024
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