REPI Challenge

From its 2012 pilot project, the REPI Program designed the REPI Challenge for partners and installations to develop and execute projects that protect critical testing and training capabilities. From 2012 through 2025, the REPI Program has distributed over $193 million to REPI Challenge projects in 69 locations across the country.  REPI Challenge projects have leveraged more than $512 million in partner contributions that promote compatible land use, enhance military installation resilience, and relieve current or anticipated environmental restrictions on military testing, training, or operations in areas of strategic importance to DOD.

2026 REPI Challenge Request for Proposals

On May 19, 2025, the DOD REPI Program is pleased to announce the release of the 2026 REPI Challenge Request for Proposals (RFP).  The 2026 REPI Challenge will focus on safeguarding strategic missions across the United States and its territories to restore trust in the military, rebuild our military, and reestablish deterrence.  This year, the REPI Program may provide up to $20 million in funding for activities in the vicinity of DOD installations and ranges that support the 10 U.S. Code (U.S.C.) § 2684a, 10 U.S.C. § 2679, and 16 U.S.C. § 670c-1 statutory authorities by preventing land use conflicts (including unwanted foreign investment), alleviating environmental restrictions, and enhancing military installation resilience.

Pre-proposals for the 2026 REPI Challenge are due in the REPI Challenge Online Portal on Thursday, July 3, 2025, by 8:00 PM Eastern Time (ET).  Existing users are not required to request a new account in the Online Portal.  A user guide and frequently asked questions are available in the REPI Challenge Online Portal to help applicants navigate the proposal process. 

Eligibility Requirements:
  • Eligible entities vary depending on the authority being leveraged for a REPI project:
    • Eligible entities under 10 U.S.C. § 2684a may include a state or political subdivision of a state; or a private entity that has as its stated principal organizational purpose or goal the conservation, restoration, or preservation of land and natural resources, or a similar purpose or goal, as determined by the Secretary concerned.
    • Eligible entities under 16 U.S.C. § 670c-1 may include states, local governments, Indian tribes, private organizations, and individuals through cooperative agreements, as well as heads of federal departments and agencies through interagency agreements.
    • Eligible entities under 10 U.S.C. § 2679 may include a state or local government through an intergovernmental support agreement.
  • Applicants for the 2026 REPI Challenge must demonstrate how the project will preserve readiness and defense capabilities, protect our warriors’ access to open testing and training areas, and reduce risks to critical infrastructure across defense communities. 
2026 REPI Challenge Resources: 

2025 REPI Challenge Recipients

For the 2025 REPI Challenge, the REPI Program will contribute over $25 million in funds, coupled with over $35 million in partner contributions, to advance innovative projects that promote compatible land uses and enhance military installation resilience. By distributing funding across 20 projects, the REPI Challenge contributes to initiatives benefiting 22 installations and their defense communities nationwide.

To learn more about this year’s REPI Challenge funding recipients, explore the 2025 REPI Challenge Story Map below for project highlights, partnerships, and funding information.

2025 REPI Challenge Story Map

Previous Years' REPI Challenge Recipients